Public holiday in Lithuania
Mother's Day in Lithuania
Sunday, May 3, 2026
Nationwide public holiday
Mother’s Day in Lithuania is a nationwide public holiday that falls on the first Sunday in May. It is dedicated to mothers and is widely marked as a family day across the country.
About Mother's Day in Lithuania
In Lithuania, Mother’s Day is observed nationwide and is treated as a public holiday. Because it falls on a Sunday, the day is part of the regular weekend, but it is still formally recognised in the holiday calendar and is one of the spring family observances in the country. The next day, Monday, is not part of the holiday itself.
History
Lithuania observes Mother’s Day as a modern calendar holiday rather than as a commemorative state event. Its placement on the first Sunday in May reflects the date used in Lithuania today, and the observance is now established nationwide.
Traditions
The day is usually marked by family visits, greetings and gifts for mothers and grandmothers. Flowers are a common present, and many families gather for a meal or spend time together at home.
How Mother's Day is celebrated in Lithuania
In contemporary Lithuania, the day is generally observed in a private, family-oriented way rather than through large public events. People usually call or visit their mothers, and restaurants and shops may see more family activity than usual, especially around meals and flower purchases.
Interesting facts
Because Mother’s Day in Lithuania always falls on a Sunday, it does not create an additional weekday break in the way some other public holidays do. It sits in the spring holiday period, alongside other annual observances that may also occur in May.
Dates in published calendars
| Year | Holiday date | Observed date | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 May 2026 | — | Nationwide |
Import sources
- Generic ICS feed
An import is not an independent verification.