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Public Holidays in Lithuania 2026

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16 listed public holiday dates in 2026

Lithuania's Labour Code sets out a broad national holiday calendar that includes Easter, Mother's Day, Father's Day and several dates tied to Lithuanian statehood.

Next holiday
All Saints' Day
Sunday, November 1, 2026

Lithuania Public Holidays 2026

DateDayHoliday
Jan 1ThursdayNew Year's Day
Feb 16MondayDay of Re-establishment of the State
Mar 11WednesdayRestoration of Independence Day
Apr 5SundayEaster Sunday
Apr 6MondayEaster Monday
May 1FridayLabour Day
May 3SundayMother's Day
Jun 7SundayFather's Day
Jun 24WednesdaySt John's Day
Jul 6MondayStatehood Day
Aug 15SaturdayAssumption Day
Nov 1SundayAll Saints' Day
Nov 2MondayAll Souls' Day
Dec 24ThursdayChristmas Eve
Dec 25FridayChristmas Day
Dec 26SaturdaySecond Day of Christmas

All listed dates follow Lithuania's statutory Labour Code holiday framework.

Statehood and Family Holidays 2026

16 February marks the re-establishment of the state, 11 March marks restored independence, and 6 July is Statehood Day. Mother's Day and Father's Day are also statutory holidays.

Holiday Rules in Lithuania

Public holidays are defined by the Labour Code. The government can move rest days for budget-funded institutions to combine holiday periods, but this does not change the underlying statutory holiday date.

Lithuania Holiday Calendar: What to Know

  • 16 February and 11 March are separate independence-related holidays.
  • Mother's Day is the first Sunday in May.
  • Father's Day is the first Sunday in June.
  • Christmas Eve is a statutory holiday.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is Lithuania Statehood Day?

It is observed on 6 July.

Is Mother's Day a public holiday?

Yes. It is the first Sunday in May.

Is Christmas Eve a public holiday?

Yes. 24 December is a statutory holiday.

Can the government move rest days?

Yes, especially for budget-funded institutions, without changing the statutory holiday itself.

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Sources & methodology

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Government of Lithuania: National Holidays under the Labour Code

Official government annex listing Lithuania's national holidays pursuant to the Labour Code.

Timeanddate: country holiday calendar cross-check

Independent calendar cross-check used for date, weekday and observed-day review. Government notices and statutory rules take precedence where they differ.

Source note: the source note includes an independent calendar cross-check where a current year-specific government calendar was not readily accessible. Statutory rules and later official declarations take precedence. Future lunar, observed or annually proclaimed dates should be reconfirmed.