All Souls' Day

📣 Traveler notes

Lithuania is a low-lying, mostly agricultural Baltic state in northeast Europe. It is the largest of the three Baltic states, covering approximately 65,300 square kilometers, and had a population of 2.9 million in 2025.

• Independence Day (February 16): Commemorates independence from the Russian Empire in 1918.
• Restitution of Independence (March 11): Marks the restoration of independence from the Soviet Union.
• St John's Day (June 24): Traditionally observed as midsummer's day.
• Statehood Day (July 6): Celebrates the coronation of Mindaugas in 1253, the first King of Lithuania.
• Christmas (December 25): A recognized national holiday.
• The society is generally traditional and conservative, though Vilnius is a cosmopolitan area. Roman Catholicism is the primary religion, supplemented by Lutheran and Orthodox Christian groups. National identity is a notable aspect of modern Lithuanian life.