School Breaks in Lithuania 2025–2026 and 2026–2027
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Autumn break
October 27 – October 31 • 5 days
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Christmas (winter) break
December 23 – January 6 • 15 days
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Winter break (around 16 February)
February 16 – February 20 • 5 days
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Spring (Easter) break
April 7 – April 10 • 4 days
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Summer break
June 16 – August 31 • 77 days
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Autumn break
October 26 – October 30 • 5 days
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Christmas (winter) break
December 23 – January 6 • 15 days
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Winter break (around 16 February)
February 15 – February 19 • 5 days
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Spring (Easter) break
March 29 – April 2 • 5 days
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Summer break
June 15 – August 31 • 78 days
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School breaks 2025/2026
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Summer break
June 16 – August 31
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77 days • 11 weeks
What to do
The main summer holidays — 11 weeks. The seaside resorts of Palanga, Nida, Juodkrantė, and Šventoji; dune hikes, amber trails on the Curonian Spit. Druskininkai and Birštonas health resorts with spas and mineral waters. Aukštaitija lakes (Plateliai, Metelys), Dzūkija forests, Trakai Castle. Children's camps from Dainava to the seaside. Festivals in Vilnius, Kaunas, Klaipėda: Granatos, Mėnuo Juodaragis, Galapagai.
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Autumn break
October 27 – October 31
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A week-long autumn break at the end of October, coinciding with All Souls' Day. A good chance for families to visit relatives' graves, see Trakai in its autumn colours, or take a walk in the Bernardine Gardens in Vilnius or along the Nemunas in Kaunas. Museums (MO Museum, Palace of the Grand Dukes) often run autumn educational activities for children. Cosy afternoons at home — tea, books, baking seasonal treats.
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Christmas (winter) break
December 23 – January 6
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The longest break of the year — two weeks around Christmas and New Year. Christmas markets at Vilnius Cathedral Square, Kaunas Town Hall Square, and Theatre Square in Klaipėda. Ice rinks and skating at Akropolis and Ozas malls. Family gatherings, Kūčios dinners, Christmas trees. Children with grandparents, gifts, outdoor play in the snow (if any falls). Epiphany (6 January) closes the festive season.
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Winter break (around 16 February)
February 16 – February 20
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A short break around 16 February — State Restoration Day. A historical walk to the House of Signatories in Vilnius, a trip to Kaunas (the history of the provisional capital), Panevėžys, or Palanga. Skiing in the Anykščiai hills, skating at Snow Arena in Druskininkai. Warm tea with homemade gingerbread, and stories of the 1918 signatories.
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Spring (Easter) break
April 7 – April 10
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Short Easter holidays — a perfect time to celebrate with family. Egg-painting, dyeing with onion skins, Easter Grandma gifts. Visits to Pažaislis monastery, Žemaičių Kalvarija, or Trakai Castle in springtime. First spring walks in Vingis Park or Kaunas Oak Grove. Easter markets in Vilnius and Kaunas.
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Autumn break
October 26 – October 30
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The first break of the 2026/2027 school year. Autumn colours in Trakai, Aukštaitija National Park, Anykščiai Regional Park. Mushroom season — chanterelles, boletus, ear fungi. Autumn festivals: „Apple Day" in Rumšiškės, „Autumn Feast" in Kernavė. Museums on rainy days — MO Museum, Palace of the Grand Dukes, Kaunas Ninth Fort.
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Christmas (winter) break
December 23 – January 6
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The second Christmas holiday — the longest break. Lithuanian cities' Christmas countdowns lead up to the grand Cathedral Square market. Skiing in Ignalina, at Snow Arena, on Kalvarija slopes. Family traditions: 12-dish Kūčios, breaking of the plotelės, Midnight Mass. Children with gifts from the grandparents, first snow forts.
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Winter break (around 16 February)
February 15 – February 19
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A week around State Restoration Day. Historical walks — the House of Signatories, the Palace of the Grand Dukes, the Hill of Crosses in Šiauliai. Skiing in Samogitia or Anykščiai. Pools — Vichy Water Park in Druskininkai, Lolo in Kaunas, Akropolis in Vilnius. Library winter programmes for children.
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Spring (Easter) break
March 29 – April 2
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Easter holidays — a feast and the start of spring. In 2027 Easter falls early (28 March), so the first buds are only just greening. Egg-painting, dyeing, family lunches. First spring cycle, bird-watching (crows and starlings are back). Tidying gardens at country houses.
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Summer break
June 15 – August 31
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78 days • 11 weeks
What to do
The main summer holidays — 11+ weeks. Time to get to know Lithuania: the seaside (Palanga, Nida, Šventoji), the lakes (Trakai, Plateliai, Dusia), the parks (Aukštaitija, Dzūkija, Curonian Spit National Parks). Children's camps, festivals, music events. Rural tourism — homesteads with bees, cheese, and folk crafts. Mushroom and berry picking seasons.
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School breaks in Lithuania 2025–2026 and 2026–2027
School breaks in Lithuanian general-education schools are set by the Ministry of Education, Science and Sport (ŠMSM) in the General Education Plans. The school year runs from 1 September until the last teaching day — typically mid-June. During the year pupils have autumn, Christmas (winter), additional winter, spring (Easter) and summer breaks.
The summer break lasts about 11 weeks — from mid-June to 31 August. Individual schools may adjust the dates in agreement with their school council and founder. The dates given here are the official ministry recommendations. Final-year pupils (grade 12) may have different dates due to the matriculation exam schedule.
Frequently asked questions
Who sets school breaks in Lithuania?▾
School breaks are set by the Ministry of Education, Science and Sport (ŠMSM) in the General Education Plans, which are approved every three years. The school's founder (municipality or private founder) may adjust the break dates in agreement with the school council. The vast majority of Lithuanian schools follow the ministry's recommended dates.
How many breaks do Lithuanian pupils get per year?▾
Lithuanian pupils have five break periods per school year: autumn (end of October, 5 days), Christmas/winter (end of December to early January, 14 days), additional winter break around 16 February (5 days), spring/Easter break (early April, 4 days), and summer (mid-June to end of August, about 11 weeks).
How long is the summer break?▾
The summer break in Lithuania typically runs from mid-June to 31 August — about 11 weeks. Grades 1–4 often start earlier (mid-June), while grades 5–11 finish at the end of June. Grade-12 (matriculating) pupils officially begin summer after the matriculation exams, usually in early July. The new school year starts on 1 September (or the nearest working day to 1 September).
Are breaks the same in all Lithuanian schools?▾
In the vast majority — yes. ŠMSM sets recommended dates for all state schools. However, the school's founder (municipality, private founder) may shift break dates by up to 5 days. International schools (American International School, Vilnius International School) often follow their own calendar. Some breaks in religious schools may be tied to religious holidays.
Is it different for final-year (grade 12) pupils?▾
Yes. Grade-12 (matriculating) education usually ends in late May or early June, followed by the matriculation examination session until the end of June. So final-year pupils do not have a conventional spring break (they are preparing for exams), and summer break officially starts only after the last exam.
Where can I find the official school break calendar?▾
Official school break dates are published by the Ministry of Education, Science and Sport (smsm.lrv.lt) in the General Education Plans. The approved plan documents can be found in the Register of Legal Acts (e-tar.lt). Each school also publishes its own concrete calendar on its website, which may differ slightly from the general plan.