Day of Dew and Saint John

📣 Traveler notes

Lithuania is a low-lying, mostly agricultural country in northeast Europe, and the largest of the three Baltic states. The population is approximately 2.9 million, and the country regained independence in 1990 after separating from the Soviet Union.

• Independence Day (February 16): Marks freedom from the Russian Empire in 1918.
• Restitution of Independence (March 11): Commemorates restoring independence from the Soviet Union.
• St John's Day (June 24): Midsummer's day, often marked by traditional customs.
• Statehood Day (July 6): Commemorates Mindaugas's coronation in 1253.
• Christmas (December 25): A major religious observance.
• The society is generally traditional and conservative, with Roman Catholicism being the primary religion. National identity and symbols are highly valued.