The Act of Independence of February 16, 1918 of the Council of Lithuania and the Constituent Assembly (Seimas) decree of 15 May 1920 on the re-established democratic State of Lithuania never lost their legal effect and comprise the constitutional foundation of the State of Lithuania.

Mar 11, 2021 · Lithuania has two celebrations merely a month apart that people casually refer to as “independence day” – and have a day off work. The celebration on February 16 is actually called the State Restoration Day (Lietuvos valstybės atkūrimo diena).

It is one of the three principal national holidays in Lithuania, along with the Day of the Re-Establishment of the Statehood of Lithuania on 16 February and the Statehood Day on 6 July. On 15 June 1940, the Soviet Union occupied the independent state of Lithuania.

Among the two Lithuanian Independence Day celebrations is the Restoration of the State Day in Lithuania, which is celebrated every February 16. It is a time when the country is adorned with the national colors: yellow, green, and red.

4 days ago · February 16th marks the Day of the Restoration of the State of Lithuania, also recognized as one of Lithuania's Independence Days. In this post, we will explain the significance of this day and suggest you how to participate in the celebrations while visiting Vilnius!

On February 16, 1918, the Council of Lithuania made a monumental decision that would shape the future of the Baltic region. In a historic session, the Council unanimously adopted the Act of Independence, declaring Lithuania an independent state.

Mar 10, 2023 · February 16th: Lithuania’s first independence day. According to public broadcaster LRT, the first day considered one of Lithuania’s two independence days, takes place on February 16th. This day is officially called Lietuvos valstybės atkūrimo diena, or Lithuania’s State Restoration Day.

Each year Lithuania celebrates Independence Day on 16 February, which is the date on which the country declared its independence in 1918. Until this time, the country had been under Czarist Russia rule until Germany occupied the country during World War I.

On February 16, 1918, by signing The Act of Reinstating Independence, Lithuania declared its independence. However, this is not the only reason for celebrating February 16th. According to Audronė Veilentienė, the head of the KTU Museum, during the First Republic (1918–1940), the tradition was such that the opening of all-important State ...

Feb 11, 2024 · Lithuania celebrates State Day on February 16, showcasing national colors and celebrating its independence from foreign rule, a significant event in Europe.