The Day of Restoration of the State of Lithuania

📣 Traveler notes

Lithuania is a Baltic nation in northeastern Europe. It is the largest of the three Baltic states, with a population of roughly 2.9 million people and an area of approximately 65,300 km². The capital city is Vilnius.

• Independence Day (February 16): Commemorates independence from the Russian Empire (1918).
• Restitution of Independence (March 11): Celebrates the restoration of statehood from the Soviet Union.
• St John's Day (June 24): Observed as a traditional midsummer festival with pagan influences.
• Statehood Day (July 6): Commemorates the coronation of Mindaugas (1253), the first King of Lithuania.
• Christmas (December 25): A major national holiday.
• Visitors are advised to respect local customs and the strong emphasis on Lithuanian national identity, as society remains generally traditional and conservative.