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Public Holiday
Nationwide
Assumption Day
Saturday, August 15, 2026
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🏪 What's open
- Banks Closed
- Government offices Closed
- Schools Closed
- Shops Mostly closed
- Restaurants Reduced
- Public transit Reduced
- Stock market Closed
- Post office Closed
📣 Traveler notes
Lithuania is a Baltic country in Northeast Europe (65,300 km²) with a population of 2.9 million. The country gained independence from the Soviet Union in 1990, and Roman Catholicism is the primary religion.
- Independence Day (February 16th): Commemorates independence from the Russian Empire.
- Restitution of Independence (March 11th): Marks the restoration of independence from the Soviet Union.
- St John's Day (June 24th): Roots in pagan traditions.
- Statehood Day (July 6th): Commemorates the coronation of Mindaugas (1253).
- Christmas (December 25th): A major national holiday.
- Though Vilnius is cosmopolitan, Lithuanian society is generally conservative. Respect for national identity and symbols is highly valued.
About this holiday
Assumption Day is a national holiday in Lithuania.