Day of Restoration of the State of Lithuania

February 16, Sunday

The Day of the Restoration of the State of Lithuania is celebrated annually in Lithuania on 16 February. The day commemorates the re-establishment of an independent Lithuanian state, when the Lithuanian Council signed the Act of Restoration of Independence of Lithuania from the Russian Empire in 1918.

Traditions and Celebrations
Official Events: Ceremonial events are held throughout Lithuania, including parades, wreath-laying ceremonies, and flag-raising ceremonies at government buildings.

Ceremonial Speeches: The President and other officials deliver speeches celebrating the significance of independence and emphasizing the importance of preserving Lithuanian identity.

Patriotic Events: Many citizens participate in patriotic events, decorating their homes with flags and national symbols, and laying flowers at memorials and monuments.

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Day of Restoration of the State of Lithuania in other years

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