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Day of Restoration of Independence (Kovo 11-oji)
When
March 11, 2027
Where
Nationwide
Price
Public holiday — most shops and offices closed; free public events
About
Celebrates the 1990 Act re-establishing Lithuania's independence from the Soviet Union — the first Soviet republic to break away. Marked with flags, a relay run and festive events.
Highlights
- Marks the 1990 declaration restoring independence from the USSR
- Tricolour flags line Gediminas Avenue
- Traditional public run and concerts in the capital
Practical tips
- Gediminas Avenue often hosts a fair and live music
- A patriotic, family-friendly atmosphere downtown
- Banks and offices closed; tourist sites generally open