Public Holidays in Lithuania
Statutory public holidays in Lithuania, with the dates that give people the day off, how the calendar is set, and what it means for travel, cities and culture.
Lithuania at a glance
Lithuania’s public holidays mark both the medieval state and the modern restoration of independence, with 16 February and 11 March the two national days.
Several dates move with Easter, and the summer solstice Rasos remains a widely celebrated folk festival.
Lithuania public holidays 2026
Lithuania has 16 public holidays in 2026 – the statutory days off. The table below lists those public holidays; observances and other non-statutory dates are not part of the total.
| Holiday | Date | Type |
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| New Year's Day | Jan 1Thu | National |
| Day of Restoration of the State of Lithuania | Feb 16Mon | National |
| Day of Restoration of Independence of Lithuania | Mar 11Wed | National |
| Easter Sunday | Apr 5Sun | National |
| Easter Monday | Apr 6Mon | National |
| International Workers' Day | May 1Fri | National |
| Mother's Day | May 3Sun | National |
| Father's Day | Jun 7Sun | National |
| Day of Dew and Saint John | Jun 24Wed | National |
| Statehood Day | Jul 6Mon | National |
| Assumption Day | Aug 15Sat | National |
| All Saints' Day | Nov 1Sun | National |
Showing 12 of 16 public holidays for 2026.
Major cities in Lithuania
The urban centres that anchor most trips to Lithuania.
Vilnius
A UNESCO baroque old town of courtyards, churches and a bohemian republic.
Kaunas
The temporary capital of the 1920s and 30s, with modernist architecture.
Klaipeda
Lithuania's only port, with a ferry terminal and the dunes of the Curonian Spit.
Siauliai
A city near the Hill of Crosses and a major rail junction.
Trakai
A small town of an island castle on a lake, once the medieval capital.
Top attractions in Lithuania
The places that draw most visitors to Lithuania.
Curonian Spit
A sand-dune peninsula shared with Russia, with fishing villages and pine forest.
Vilnius Historic Centre
One of the largest surviving baroque old towns in Europe.
Hill of Crosses
A hill covered in tens of thousands of crosses, a symbol of resistance.
Trakai Island Castle
A red-brick Gothic castle on an island in Lake Galve.
Kernave
The earthwork remains of a medieval capital in a bend of the Neris river.
Aukstaitija National Park
A lakeland park of pine forest, wooden villages and canoe routes.
Festivals, food and getting around Lithuania
What the calendar looks like on the ground, and how to move through the country around it.
Festivals behind the holidays
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New Year's Day
Falls on Jan 1
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Valentine's Day
Falls on Feb 14
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Independence Day / National Day
Falls on Feb 16
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Carnival
Falls on Feb 17
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Independence Restoration Day
Falls on Mar 11
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March Equinox
Falls on Mar 20
Food & drink
Getting around
Buses and trains link the main cities; the lakes and the Curonian Spit are easiest with a car.
Travelling around Lithuania’s holidays
What the dates mean once you are there.
Book around the peaks
Transport and hotels in Lithuania tighten around major holidays; reserve early for the busiest weeks.
Check opening hours
Museums, banks and government offices usually close on statutory holidays, and often on the nearest Monday.
Carry local currency
Small vendors and rural businesses frequently take cash only, especially on holidays when banks are shut.
Expect crowded transport
Long weekends produce the year's heaviest road, rail and air traffic. Build in extra travel time.
Confirm the official list
Lithuania's holiday dates are confirmed by government announcement; check the year page for the final arrangement.
Plan the long weekends
Pairing a holiday with adjacent weekends gives the longest breaks of the year — and the busiest.
Lithuania public holidays: common questions
How many public holidays does Lithuania have?
Lithuania has 16 public holidays in 2026, counting every date typed National, Substitute or Bank in our calendar. Observances, religious dates and regional holidays are listed separately and left out of the total, because they are not days off across the whole country.
Where can I find the full 2026 list?
The complete 2026 calendar for Lithuania is on the year page, with every recorded date in order.
Are Lithuania's public holidays paid?
Statutory national holidays are generally paid leave for employees. Observances and commemorative days are usually not.
Do holidays move if they fall on a weekend?
Where a holiday falls on a weekend, Lithuania typically observes it on the nearest weekday. Check the year page for the confirmed arrangement.
Are there regional holidays in Lithuania?
Some holidays are observed only in certain regions or by certain communities. The year page lists what applies nationally.
Which years are covered for Lithuania?
Calendars are published for 2026, 2025.
School holidays in Lithuania
School term dates in Lithuania
School calendar data last updated 10 Sep 2026. Dates come from education ministries and local education authorities; always re-check with the school before booking travel.