Public holiday in Lithuania
All Souls' Day in Lithuania
Monday, November 2, 2026
Nationwide public holiday
All Souls' Day in Lithuania is a nationwide public holiday on 2 November, when people remember the dead. It follows All Saints' Day and is closely linked with cemetery visits and quiet family remembrance.
About All Souls' Day in Lithuania
In Lithuania, All Souls' Day is observed nationwide and is part of the early-November period of remembrance for the dead. It comes the day after All Saints' Day, so the two dates are usually observed together in practice, with families often making time to visit graves and reflect on relatives who have died. The day is quieter than a festive holiday and is associated with memorial visits rather than public events.
Traditions
The most established custom is visiting cemeteries and lighting candles on graves. Families often tidy and decorate burial places before or on the day itself, and the glow of many candles in the evening is one of the most familiar images associated with the holiday in Lithuania.
How All Souls' Day is celebrated in Lithuania
People commonly spend the day at cemeteries, especially in the late afternoon or evening when candles are lit. The atmosphere is generally calm and reflective, and many households use the day for private remembrance rather than organised public activities.
Interesting facts
The holiday follows All Saints' Day on 1 November, creating a two-day period of remembrance that is widely observed together in Lithuania. In Lithuania, the date is a nationwide public holiday.
Dates in published calendars
| Year | Holiday date | Observed date | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 Nov 2026 | — | Nationwide |
Import sources
- Generic ICS feed
An import is not an independent verification.