Working Days – Lithuania
Lithuania observes 14 annual public holidays established by law, which are non-working days for most employees. The standard working week is 40 hours, and public holidays are statutory days off that affect payroll, leave calculations, and scheduling across all sectors.
Annual summary
| Other year | Working days | |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 252 | |
| 2026 | 251 | |
| 2027 | 252 | |
| 2028 | 251 |
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Holiday rules and practice in Lithuania
How public holidays work in Lithuania, and what that means when you count working days.
- Standard work week
- Monday–Friday
- 40 hours per week
- Substitute days
- No
- A public holiday that falls on a weekend is not replaced, so it produces no extra day off.
- Regional variation
- No
- Public holidays apply uniformly across the whole country.
Bank holidays
Lithuanian law recognises šventės (public holidays) as non-working days. There is no bank-holiday category.
Local terminology
| Working day | darbo diena |
|---|---|
| Public holiday | šventė |
| Day of rest | poilsio diena |
Worth knowing
- Article 112 of the Labour Code shortens the working day by one hour on the day before a public holiday. The day still counts as a full working day here.
- Lithuania marks two separate independence dates: 16 February for the restoration of the State in 1918, and 11 March for the restoration of independence in 1990.
- All Souls’ Day (2 November, Vėlinės) became a public holiday in 2020, directly following All Saints’ Day on 1 November.
- Christmas Eve (24 December) is a public holiday, giving a three-day Christmas block from 24 to 26 December.
- There is no substitute-day system — weekend holidays are not replaced.
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Lithuania have each year?
Lithuania has 14 recurring public holidays established by law. These include New Year's Day, Independence Restoration Day, Easter and Easter Monday, Labor Day, Midsummer Festival, Statehood Day, Assumption of Mary, All Saints' Day, All Souls' Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and the second day of Christmas. All are non-working days for payroll purposes.
Do Lithuanian public holidays fall on weekends—how is this handled for payroll?
When a public holiday coincides with a Saturday or Sunday, it remains a public holiday but no substitute day is granted. Employees are not entitled to additional compensation or time off in lieu. The holiday's payroll status does not change based on which day of the week it falls.
How should hours worked on a public holiday be paid if an employee is required to work?
In Lithuania, work performed on a public holiday is subject to enhanced compensation as set by employment contracts and collective agreements; however, the standard legal requirement is that such work must be compensated fairly. The exact rate depends on the employment agreement and applicable sector regulations. Employees who work public holidays are typically entitled to either increased pay or time off in lieu.
Are there regional or local holidays in Lithuania that affect working days?
No, Lithuania does not observe regional or local public holidays. All 14 public holidays apply uniformly across the entire country. Municipal or local commemorations may occur, but they do not change official working day status for payroll or employment purposes.
What is the standard working week in Lithuania, and how do public holidays interact with it?
The standard working week in Lithuania is 40 hours. Public holidays are statutory non-working days that do not count toward weekly working hours. When a public holiday occurs during the working week, employees are not required to work those hours, and the day is counted as time off rather than a working day.