Day of Restoration of the State of Lithuania (Vasario 16-oji)
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 16 February 1918 Act restoring Lithuanian statehood
- The flags of the three Baltic states are raised on Simonas Daukantas Square at noon, with a commemoration at the House of the Signatories
- Evening bonfires, a youth march and concerts, including on Gediminas Avenue
Practical tips
- Bundle up — mid-February ceremonies are outdoors and cold
- Head to Daukanto Square (by the Presidential Palace) for the noon flag-raising
- In 2027 it falls on a Tuesday; banks and offices are closed
Other upcoming events
Day of Restoration of Independence (Kovo 11-oji)
Celebrates the 11 March 1990 Act re-establishing Lithuania's independence from the Soviet Union — the first Soviet republic to break away. Marked with flags, a march through central Vilnius and festive events.
Statehood Day (King Mindaugas' Coronation Day)
Lithuania's national day marks the 1253 coronation of King Mindaugas, the country's only crowned king. Vilnius holds flag ceremonies, and at 21:00 Lithuanians everywhere sing the national anthem together.
Easter (Velykos)
Lithuania's most important Christian holiday, a two-day public holiday in 2027 celebrated with decorated margučiai eggs, egg-rolling games, morning resurrection mass and family feasts.