Holiday planning
Long Weekends in Lithuania 2026
Lithuania has 9 long weekends in 2026. The longest natural break is 1 day around Day of Restoration of Independence of Lithuania (Wed 11 Mar). Take Monday and Tuesday off and turn the Day of Restoration of Independence of Lithuania break into a 5-day run.
9
Long weekends
5
Longest break (days)
9
Bridge day opportunities
All long weekends in Lithuania 2026
Sorted by calendar date. "Days off" = the natural break without any annual leave. "Bridge days" = working days to take as paid leave to extend the break.
| Date range | Holiday | Days off | Bridge days to take | Total break |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu 1 Jan – Sun 4 Jan | New Year's Day | 1 | Friday(Fri 2 Jan) | 4d |
| Fri 13 Feb – Mon 16 Feb | The Day of Restoration of the State of Lithuania | 3 | Friday(Fri 13 Feb) | 4d |
| Sat 7 Mar – Wed 11 Mar | Day of Restoration of Independence of Lithuania | 1 | Monday + Tuesday(Mon 9 Mar, Tue 10 Mar) | 5d |
| Fri 3 Apr – Mon 6 Apr | Easter Sunday, Easter Monday | 3 | Friday(Fri 3 Apr) | 4d |
| Thu 30 Apr – Sun 3 May | Labour Day, Mother's Day | 3 | Thursday(Thu 30 Apr) | 4d |
| Sat 20 Jun – Wed 24 Jun | St. John's Day | 1 | Monday + Tuesday(Mon 22 Jun, Tue 23 Jun) | 5d |
| Fri 3 Jul – Mon 6 Jul | Statehood Day | 3 | Friday(Fri 3 Jul) | 4d |
| Fri 30 Oct – Mon 2 Nov | All Saints' Day, All Souls' Day | 3 | Friday(Fri 30 Oct) | 4d |
| Wed 23 Dec – Sun 27 Dec | Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, St. Stephen's Day | 4 | Wednesday(Wed 23 Dec) | 5d |
Best long weekends in Lithuania 2026
The top breaks ranked by total consecutive days off.
March
Day of Restoration of Independence of Lithuania
Sat 7 Mar – Wed 11 Mar
5
days
June
St. John's Day
Sat 20 Jun – Wed 24 Jun
5
days
December
Christmas Eve & Christmas Day & St. Stephen's Day
Wed 23 Dec – Sun 27 Dec
5
days
January
New Year's Day
Thu 1 Jan – Sun 4 Jan
4
days
How to use bridge days in Lithuania
A bridge day (sometimes called a sandwiched day) is a working day that sits between a public holiday and a weekend. By taking it as paid annual leave, you connect the holiday to the weekend and create a longer uninterrupted break.
For example, if a public holiday falls on a Thursday, taking Friday off gives you Thursday + Friday + Saturday + Sunday — four consecutive days using only one day of leave.
In Lithuania 2026, there are 9 bridge day opportunities highlighted in the table above. The biggest gain is around Day of Restoration of Independence of Lithuania: take Monday and Tuesday off to turn a 1-day break into 5 consecutive days using only 2 days of annual leave.
Public holidays linked to long weekends
Day of Restoration of Independence of Lithuania
Wed 11 Mar
St. John's Day
Wed 24 Jun
Christmas Eve
Thu 24 Dec
Christmas Day
Fri 25 Dec
St. Stephen's Day
Sat 26 Dec
New Year's Day
Thu 1 Jan
The Day of Restoration of the State of Lithuania
Mon 16 Feb
Easter Sunday
Sun 5 Apr
Easter Monday
Mon 6 Apr
Labour Day
Fri 1 May
Mother's Day
Sun 3 May
Statehood Day
Mon 6 Jul
All Saints' Day
Sun 1 Nov
All Souls' Day
Mon 2 Nov
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Frequently asked questions
How many long weekends does Lithuania have in 2026?
Lithuania has 9 long weekends in 2026 where a public holiday creates a break of three or more consecutive days.
What is a bridge day?
A bridge day is a regular working day that falls between a public holiday and a weekend. Taking it as annual leave creates an uninterrupted break of four or more days using just one or two days of paid leave — maximising your time off.
What is the longest long weekend in Lithuania in 2026?
The longest break is 5 days from Saturday, 7 March 2026 to Wednesday, 11 March 2026, centred around Day of Restoration of Independence of Lithuania (taking Monday and Tuesday as annual leave).
How can I get the most days off with the least leave in Lithuania 2026?
The best bridge day opportunity is around Day of Restoration of Independence of Lithuania (Wed 11 Mar). Take Monday and Tuesday as annual leave to get a 5-day break using only 2 days of paid leave.
Are bridge days public holidays in Lithuania?
No. Bridge days are ordinary working days — employees choose to take them as paid annual leave. They are not legally mandated public holidays.