Restoration of the State Day in Lithuania

About Restoration of the State Day in Lithuania

The day is observed across Lithuania as a national civic holiday focused on statehood and independence. It commemorates the Act of 16 February 1918, when the Council of Lithuania declared the restoration of an independent Lithuanian state after the period of partition and imperial rule. In modern use, it is distinct from other Lithuanian state holidays and is primarily a day for remembrance, official ceremonies and public expressions of national identity.

History

On 16 February 1918, the Council of Lithuania signed the Act of Independence, declaring the restoration of an independent state. The date became a key symbol of Lithuanian statehood and was later carried forward in the modern republic as a public holiday.

Traditions

The holiday is commonly marked with the display of the Lithuanian flag and the singing or performance of the national anthem at public events. Schools, cultural institutions and civic groups often use the day for lessons, concerts or commemorative programs focused on Lithuanian history and statehood.

How Restoration of the State Day is celebrated in Lithuania

Official and civic commemorations take place in cities and towns, including flag-raising ceremonies, speeches and concerts. Many people attend cultural events or watch public broadcasts connected with the national commemoration, while households may mark the day more quietly with patriotic symbols.

Interesting facts

The holiday is observed on 16 February each year, which makes it different from Lithuania’s other major state day in March.

Dates in published calendars

Import sources

• Generic ICS feed

An import is not an independent verification.

More public holidays in Lithuania

• New Year's Day
• Restoration of Independence Day
• Easter Sunday
• Easter Monday
• Labour Day
• Mother's Day