Working days 2027
In 2027 Lithuania has a total of 252 working days.
How many working days are there in 2027?
Working days
252
Public holidays
14
9 on weekdays
Other weekday holidays
0
Most: April (22 days) – Least: February (19 days)
Monthly breakdown
January
- Working days:20
- Public holidays:1
- Other weekday holidays:0
Holidays impacting working days
- 01. Naujieji metai (FRI)
February
- Working days:19
- Public holidays:1
- Other weekday holidays:0
Holidays impacting working days
- 16. Lietuvos valstybės atkūrimo diena (TUE)
March
- Working days:21
- Public holidays:2
- Other weekday holidays:0
Holidays impacting working days
- 11. Lietuvos nepriklausomybės atkūrimo diena (THU)
- 28. Velykos (SUN)
- 29. Velykų pirmadienis (MON)
April
- Working days:22
- Public holidays:0
- Other weekday holidays:0
May
- Working days:21
- Public holidays:0
- Other weekday holidays:0
Holidays impacting working days
- 01. Tarptautinė darbo diena (SAT)
June
- Working days:21
- Public holidays:1
- Other weekday holidays:0
Holidays impacting working days
- 24. Joninės, Rasos (THU)
July
- Working days:21
- Public holidays:1
- Other weekday holidays:0
Holidays impacting working days
- 06. Valstybės diena (TUE)
August
- Working days:22
- Public holidays:0
- Other weekday holidays:0
Holidays impacting working days
- 15. Žolinė (SUN)
September
- Working days:22
- Public holidays:0
- Other weekday holidays:0
October
- Working days:21
- Public holidays:0
- Other weekday holidays:0
November
- Working days:20
- Public holidays:2
- Other weekday holidays:0
Holidays impacting working days
- 01. Visų šventųjų diena (MON)
- 02. Vėlinės (TUE)
December
- Working days:22
- Public holidays:1
- Other weekday holidays:0
Holidays impacting working days
- 24. Šv. Kūčios (FRI)
- 25. Šv. Kalėdos (SAT)
- 26. 2. Kalėdų diena (SUN)
Other years
Other countries
Lithuania observes 13 public holidays in 2026, all of which are non-working days for employees. The standard working week is 40 hours, and public holidays are statutory days off with no substitute day mechanism in place.
Frequently asked questions
If a public holiday falls on a weekend, do employees receive a compensatory day off during the week?
No. Lithuania does not have a substitute day mechanism. When a public holiday falls on Saturday or Sunday, it is not carried forward or compensated with an extra day off on a weekday. Employees are not entitled to additional leave in such cases.
How many public holidays does Lithuania have in 2026?
Lithuania observes 13 public holidays in 2026. These include New Year's Day, Independence Day (March 11), Easter Monday, Labour Day, Midsummer Festival, and several other significant national and religious observances, culminating with Christmas and its related holidays.
Are employees entitled to additional pay if they work on a public holiday?
Yes, working on a public holiday typically entitles employees to premium compensation or time off in lieu, as established by the Lithuanian Labour Code. The specific arrangement should be documented in the employment contract or collective agreement.
What is the significance of Joninės (Midsummer Festival) on June 24?
Joninės is a major cultural and national observance celebrating the summer solstice, and it is a statutory public holiday in Lithuania on June 24, 2026. It is a non-working day for all employees.
Does Lithuania observe any regional or local holidays that vary by municipality?
No. Lithuania does not have regional or local public holidays. All 13 statutory public holidays apply nationwide uniformly, ensuring consistent working day calculations across all regions and municipalities.