Lithuania country guide: capital, Independence Day, and colours (ZH)
📍 Lithuania
Theme Independence Day 2027
Lithuania is marked on this page by the facts that stay useful all year: the capital is Vilnius, the national observance is Independence Day on 16 February, and the national colours are yellow, green and red. Lithuania's Act of Independence was signed on 16 February 1918. Restoration is also marked on 11 March, for 1990.
Capital and region (ZH)
Vilnius is the capital. Lithuania sits in the European time region, on the Europe/Vilnius clock. National ceremonies for Independence Day are centred there.
The national day
The next Independence Day is Tuesday, 16 February 2027. Lithuania's Act of Independence was signed on 16 February 1918. Restoration is also marked on 11 March, for 1990. Locally it is called Lietuvos valstybės atkūrimo diena. The year on this page follows that next date, so it changes after the observance passes.
Colours and how the day looks
The national colours are yellow, green and red. Streets, schools and public buildings use them on Independence Day. The image on this page is an original ToolSphare poster painted in those colours.
Independence Day FAQs
What is the capital of Lithuania?
The capital is Vilnius.
When is the next Independence Day?
The next date is Tuesday, 16 February 2027.
What are the national colours?
The national colours are yellow, green and red.
What does the national day mark?
Lithuania's Act of Independence was signed on 16 February 1918. Restoration is also marked on 11 March, for 1990.
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