Lithuania’s annual 6 July celebration of the coronation of Mindaugas is called Statehood Day.
Statehood Day commemorates the coronation of Mindaugas, Lithuania’s first and only crowned king, traditionally dated to 6 July 1253. The event is treated as a foundational moment in the history of the medieval Lithuanian state.
Modern observances include concerts, flag ceremonies, historical programs, and public gatherings. Since 2009, Lithuanians around the world have also joined in a synchronized singing of the national anthem on 6 July, making the celebration especially distinctive.
Statehood Day is separate from Lithuania’s Independence Restoration Day on 11 March and its Statehood Day is not a commemoration of the 1990 restoration itself. The two dates honor different moments in Lithuanian history.