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Assumption Day (Žolinė)

When
August 15, 2026
Where
Nationwide
Price
Public holiday — most shops closed; churches and rural fairs busy
An autumn park path lined with trees

About

A Catholic public holiday and ancient harvest feast known as Žolinė, when Lithuanians bring bundles of herbs and flowers to be blessed in church. Marks the symbolic end of summer.

Highlights

  • Žolinė blends Catholic Assumption with pagan harvest customs
  • Bunches of herbs, grains and flowers blessed at mass
  • Many towns hold craft fairs and folk-music events

Practical tips

  • Falls on a Saturday in 2026 — expect a long summer weekend exodus from Vilnius
  • Grocery hours may be reduced; stock up the day before
  • A good day to visit a countryside church or open-air fair

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