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Public HolidayLabour

International Labour Day (Tarptautinė darbo diena)

When
May 1, 2027
Where
Nationwide
Price
Public holiday — most shops and offices closed
A wide panorama of Vilnius rooftops

About

May Day public holiday across Lithuania, marking the start of the warm season. A relaxed day for outings and the countryside.

Highlights

  • May Day signals the start of outdoor season in Lithuania
  • Falls on a Saturday in 2027
  • Parks and cafe terraces fill up if the weather cooperates

Practical tips

  • A popular day for the first picnic or countryside trip of spring
  • Tourist attractions generally open; offices closed
  • Combine with the May 2 Mother's Day weekend

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