Lithuania Employment Guide

Lithuania Employment Guide

Lithuania is on the Baltic Sea coast in Northern Europe, one of the three Baltic States, bordering Latvia, Belarus and Poland. It has ~2.8 million people; its economy focuses on manufacturing, IT, financial services, logistics and agriculture, with Vilnius (the capital) as the political, economic and cultural center. Lithuania’s labor laws require written labor contracts, set a 40-hour standard workweek, and guarantee minimum wages, paid leave and social insurance. Dismissals must follow legal procedures and provide employees with compensation. Its labor relations system is relatively sound, with a stable employment environment and friendliness to foreign-funded enterprises.

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Currency

Euro (EUR)

Capital

Vilnius

Official language

Lithuanian

Salary Cycle

Monthly

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Paid Time Off (PTO) Policy in Lithuania

Full-time employees working a standard 5-day week are entitled to 20 days of paid annual leave, while those on a 6-day schedule receive 24 PTO days annually. Part-time staff accrue leave proportionally based on their working hours. Leave accumulates monthly at a rate of 1.67 days, providing flexibility throughout the employment year.

During the first year of employment, annual leave is typically granted after completing at least six months of service. However, exceptions may be approved for employees with less than six months of continuous service in specific circumstances:
1) Pregnant employees taking leave before or after maternity
2) Employees during parental or paternity leave periods
3) Other situations with employer approval

Lithuanian Public Holidays

Lithuania observes 15 official public holidays annually, offering employees additional paid time off. These holidays reflect the country's cultural heritage and national identity:

  1. New Year's Day (January 1)
  2. Lithuanian State Restoration Day (February 16)
  3. Lithuanian Independence Restoration Day (March 11)
  4. Easter Sunday
  5. Easter Monday
  6. International Labor Day (May 1)
  7. Mother's Day (First Sunday in May)
  8. Father's Day (First Sunday in June)
  9. St. John's Day (June 24)
  10. Statehood Day (July 6)
  11. Assumption Day (August 15)
  12. All Saints' Day (November 1)
  13. All Souls' Day (November 2)
  14. Christmas Eve (December 24)
  15. Christmas Day (December 25)

Practical Implementation for International Employers

Companies like SailGlobal often implement hybrid leave policies that combine Lithuanian statutory requirements with international best practices. For instance, many organizations provide additional leave days for long-serving employees or offer flexible holiday arrangements for staff working during critical business periods.

When managing international teams in Lithuania, HR professionals should consider that holiday dates may vary annually (particularly Easter-related holidays) and plan workforce coverage accordingly. Effective leave management systems help maintain productivity while ensuring compliance with local labor regulations.

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