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Public Holiday
Nationwide
Midsummer Day
Wednesday, June 24, 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 low-lying, agricultural Baltic nation, bordering Latvia, Belarus, Poland, Kaliningrad (Russia), and the Baltic Sea. The country is approximately 65,300 sq km and had a population of 2.9 million in 2025.
- February 16: Independence Day (marks freedom from the Russian Empire in 1918).
- March 11: Restoration of Independence (marks restoration of independence from the Soviet Union).
- June 24: St. John's Day/Midsummer (incorporating pagan traditions).
- July 6: Statehood Day (commemorating the coronation of Mindaugas in 1253).
- December 25: Christmas Day.
- While modern cities like Vilnius are cosmopolitan, the society remains traditional. Catholicism is the main religion, and national symbols and identity are highly valued.
About this holiday
Midsummer Day celebrates the peak of summer, occurring near the Northern Hemisphere's summer solstice. Historically, celebrations include bonfires, maypole dancing, and communal feasting.