Public HolidayNational DayIndependence

Day of Restoration of Independence (Kovo 11-oji)

When
March 11, 2027
Where
Nationwide
Price
Public holiday — most shops and offices closed; free public events
A wide panorama of Vilnius rooftops

About

Celebrates the 1990 Act re-establishing Lithuania's independence from the Soviet Union — the first Soviet republic to break away. Marked with flags, a relay run and festive events.

Highlights

  • Marks the 1990 declaration restoring independence from the USSR
  • Tricolour flags line Gediminas Avenue
  • Traditional public run and concerts in the capital

Practical tips

  • Gediminas Avenue often hosts a fair and live music
  • A patriotic, family-friendly atmosphere downtown
  • Banks and offices closed; tourist sites generally open