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
The dates below come from Lithuania’s published calendar for 2026. Open the full year for the complete list.
| Holiday | Date | Year |
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| New Year's Day | Jan 1Thu | 2026 |
| Valentine's Day | Feb 14Sat | 2026 |
| Independence Day / National Day | Feb 16Mon | 2026 |
| Carnival | Feb 17Tue | 2026 |
| Independence Restoration Day | Mar 11Wed | 2026 |
| March Equinox | Mar 20Fri | 2026 |
| Daylight Saving Time starts | Mar 29Sun | 2026 |
| Good Friday | Apr 3Fri | 2026 |
| Holy Saturday | Apr 4Sat | 2026 |
| Easter Sunday | Apr 5Sun | 2026 |
| Easter Monday | Apr 6Mon | 2026 |
| Labour Day | May 1Fri | 2026 |
Showing 12 of 28 dates recorded 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 28 dates recorded on its 2026 calendar, ranging from national statutory holidays to widely marked observances that are not days off work.
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.