Lithuania has 16 individual statutory public-holiday dates in 2026. The holiday framework is established by Article 123 of the Lithuanian Labour Code and includes national commemorations, Christian holidays, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, All Souls’ Day and Christmas Eve. Lithuania generally does not transfer a public holiday to another weekday when it falls on a weekend.
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Next Public Holiday in Lithuania
| Date | Day | Holiday | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 1, 2026 | Sunday | All Saints’ Day | Confirmed |
Public Holidays in Lithuania 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2026 | Thursday | New Year’s Day | Confirmed |
| February 16, 2026 | Monday | Day of the Restoration of the State of Lithuania | Confirmed |
| March 11, 2026 | Wednesday | Day of the Restoration of Independence of Lithuania | Confirmed |
| April 5, 2026 | Sunday | Easter Sunday | Confirmed |
| April 6, 2026 | Monday | Easter Monday | Confirmed |
| May 1, 2026 | Friday | International Labour Day | Confirmed |
| May 3, 2026 | Sunday | Mother’s Day | Confirmed |
| June 7, 2026 | Sunday | Father’s Day | Confirmed |
| June 24, 2026 | Wednesday | Rasos and St John’s Day | Confirmed |
| July 6, 2026 | Monday | Day of the State (Coronation of King Mindaugas) and National Anthem “Tautiška giesmė” | Confirmed |
| August 15, 2026 | Saturday | Assumption Day | Confirmed |
| November 1, 2026 | Sunday | All Saints’ Day | Confirmed |
| November 2, 2026 | Monday | All Souls’ Day | Confirmed |
| December 24, 2026 | Thursday | Christmas Eve | Confirmed |
| December 25, 2026 | Friday | Christmas Day | Confirmed |
| December 26, 2026 | Saturday | Second Day of Christmas | Confirmed |
How Many Public Holidays Are There in Lithuania in 2026?
Lithuania has 16 individual statutory public-holiday dates in 2026. Article 123 of the Labour Code lists 14 holiday entries, but Easter covers both Sunday and Monday, while Christmas covers 25 and 26 December. Counting each legally recognized calendar date separately therefore produces 16 dates for the VisaBoards holiday database.
The legal holiday framework is set out in Article 123 of the Labour Code of the Republic of Lithuania. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs also publishes an English-language overview of Lithuania's principal public holidays.
National and State Holidays in Lithuania
Lithuania's holiday calendar includes several dates directly connected with the country's statehood and independence.
Day of the Restoration of the State of Lithuania
The Day of the Restoration of the State of Lithuania is observed on 16 February. It commemorates the Act of Independence of Lithuania declared in 1918.
Day of the Restoration of Independence of Lithuania
The Day of the Restoration of Independence of Lithuania is observed on 11 March. It marks the restoration of Lithuania's independent state in 1990.
Day of the State
6 July is the Day of the State, associated with the coronation of King Mindaugas. The current Labour Code names it as the Day of the State (Coronation of King Mindaugas) and National Anthem “Tautiška giesmė” Day.
Religious Public Holidays in Lithuania
Christian observances form an important part of Lithuania's statutory holiday system. The Labour Code recognizes Easter Sunday and Easter Monday, Rasos and St John's Day, Assumption Day, All Saints' Day, All Souls' Day, Christmas Eve and both Christmas days as holidays on which work is normally not performed.
Easter Holidays
Easter is legally defined as the Sunday and Monday determined according to the Western Christian tradition. In 2026, these dates fall on 5 April and 6 April.
Because both days are individually covered by the Labour Code, Easter Sunday and Easter Monday are entered as separate dates in the VisaBoards holiday database.
Rasos and St John's Day
24 June is legally recognized as Rasos and St John's Day. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs uses the English description Midsummer Day for this holiday.
All Saints' Day and All Souls' Day
All Saints' Day on 1 November and All Souls' Day on 2 November are separate statutory holidays. All Souls' Day was added to the Labour Code as an additional holiday and should therefore be recorded independently rather than combined with All Saints' Day.
Christmas Holidays
Lithuania recognizes three consecutive statutory holiday dates during the Christmas period: Christmas Eve on 24 December, Christmas Day on 25 December and the second day of Christmas on 26 December.
Mother's Day and Father's Day in Lithuania
Unlike many countries where Mother's Day and Father's Day are observances only, both dates are included in Lithuania's Labour Code as statutory holidays.
Mother's Day is defined as the first Sunday of May. In 2026, it falls on 3 May. Father's Day is defined as the first Sunday of June and falls on 7 June in 2026.
Both are included in the national public-holiday database even though they always occur on Sundays.
What Happens When a Public Holiday Falls on a Weekend in Lithuania?
A Lithuanian public holiday is generally not transferred to another working day merely because it falls on Saturday or Sunday.
The State Labour Inspectorate confirmed this rule in August 2026 when Assumption Day fell on Saturday, 15 August. It explained that the Labour Code does not provide for a holiday coinciding with a rest day to be moved to the next working day.
Therefore, a Saturday or Sunday holiday should not automatically be displayed as an additional Monday holiday in a Lithuanian public-holiday calendar.
Working on a Public Holiday in Lithuania
The Labour Code states that work is normally not performed on statutory holidays. Work on a holiday generally requires the employee's consent, except in circumstances specified by law, including certain arrangements involving summarized working-time accounting or a collective agreement.
The State Labour Inspectorate explains that work performed on a public holiday must generally be paid at no less than double the employee's normal wage. Overtime performed on a public holiday attracts a higher statutory rate.
Are Working Hours Shorter Before Public Holidays?
Yes. Under Lithuania's Labour Code, the length of the working day is generally reduced by one hour on the day before a public holiday, except for employees already working under a legally shortened working-time standard.
The State Labour Inspectorate explains that this rule applies to full-time and part-time employees and to several different working-time arrangements. Where business circumstances prevent the working day from being shortened, the additional hour may need to be treated according to the applicable overtime rules.
Long Weekends in Lithuania in 2026
Several Lithuanian public holidays create long weekends in 2026 for employees who normally work Monday to Friday.
- 16 February falls on a Monday, creating a three-day weekend.
- Easter covers Sunday, 5 April and Monday, 6 April.
- 1 May falls on a Friday, creating a three-day weekend.
- 6 July falls on a Monday, creating a three-day weekend.
- 1 and 2 November fall on Sunday and Monday, extending the weekend through Monday.
- 24 and 25 December fall on Thursday and Friday, creating an extended Christmas break for many Monday-to-Friday workers.
Assumption Day falls on Saturday, 15 August 2026, but it does not create an automatic substitute holiday on the following Monday.
Are School Holidays the Same as Public Holidays in Lithuania?
No. School holidays and statutory public holidays are separate systems. School breaks may cover several days or weeks and depend on the academic calendar, while statutory holidays are defined by labour law.
The Lithuanian Ministry of Education, Science and Sport publishes school-holiday schedules separately. For example, the 2026–2027 academic year includes autumn, Christmas, winter and Easter breaks that extend beyond individual public-holiday dates.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many public holiday dates are there in Lithuania in 2026?
There are 16 individual statutory public-holiday dates in Lithuania in 2026 when each day of the Easter and Christmas holiday periods is counted separately.
What is the next public holiday in Lithuania?
The next holiday changes throughout the year. The live VisaBoards section near the top of this page shows the upcoming Lithuanian public holiday using the current holiday database.
Is Easter Monday a public holiday in Lithuania?
Yes. Lithuanian labour law recognizes both Easter Sunday and the following Monday as statutory holidays.
Is Mother's Day a public holiday in Lithuania?
Yes. Mother's Day, observed on the first Sunday of May, is included among the statutory holidays listed in Article 123 of the Lithuanian Labour Code.
Is Father's Day a public holiday in Lithuania?
Yes. Father's Day is legally observed on the first Sunday of June and is included in Lithuania's statutory holiday list.
Is Christmas Eve a public holiday in Lithuania?
Yes. Christmas Eve on 24 December is a statutory holiday, followed by Christmas holidays on 25 and 26 December.
Is All Souls' Day a public holiday in Lithuania?
Yes. All Souls' Day on 2 November is a separate statutory holiday from All Saints' Day on 1 November.
Does Lithuania move weekend public holidays to Monday?
No. The Labour Code does not generally transfer a statutory holiday to another working day simply because it falls on a weekend.
How much are employees paid for working on a public holiday in Lithuania?
The State Labour Inspectorate states that work on a statutory holiday must generally be paid at no less than double the employee's normal wage, with a higher minimum rate applying to overtime work performed on a holiday.
Are working hours shorter before a Lithuanian public holiday?
Generally, yes. The working day immediately before a statutory holiday is normally shortened by one hour, subject to exceptions for employees working under legally shortened working-time standards.
Official Sources for Public Holidays in Lithuania
- Seimas of the Republic of Lithuania – Labour Code, Article 123: the primary legal source defining Lithuania's statutory holidays.
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Lithuania – Public Holidays in Lithuania: official English-language overview of Lithuania's principal public holidays.
- State Labour Inspectorate – Assumption Day and Weekend Holiday Rules: official guidance confirming that weekend holidays are not automatically transferred to another working day.
- State Labour Inspectorate – Employment FAQ: official guidance on pre-holiday working hours and public-holiday pay.
- Ministry of Education, Science and Sport – School Holidays: official academic-holiday information, separate from the statutory public-holiday system.
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