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Day of Restoration of the State of Lithuania (Vasario 16-oji)

When
February 16, 2027
Where
Nationwide
Price
Public holiday — most shops and offices closed; free events in the city centre
A wide panorama of Vilnius rooftops

About

Marks the 1918 Act of Independence that re-established the modern Lithuanian state. One of the country's two key independence holidays, with flags, ceremonies and concerts in Vilnius.

Highlights

  • Commemorates the 1918 restoration of Lithuanian statehood
  • Flag ceremonies on Cathedral Square and at the Signatories' House
  • Free concerts, museum open days and patriotic events

Practical tips

  • Bundle up — mid-February ceremonies are outdoors and cold
  • Many museums offer free admission for the holiday
  • Watch the official flag-raising on Cathedral Square in the morning

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