Every year on November 23, Lithuania celebrates Warriors' Day, or Lithuanian Warriors' Day (Lith. Lietuvos karių diena).
On November 23, 1918, Lithuanian Prime Minister Augustinas Voldemaras signed a Decree that marked the beginning of the formation of the regular Lithuanian army. This date served as the basis for the establishment of the holiday.
Today the country's regular army — Lithuanian Army (Lithuanian). Lietuvós kariuómenė) — is a military organization that defends the freedom, independence and territorial integrity of the state. It consists of: ground forces, naval and air forces, special operations troops.
On the occasion of the holiday, a solemn mass is held in Vilnius in the Church of St. Ignotas, a ceremonial formation of the military on Cathedral Square and a parade on Gediminas Avenue. In addition, the flags of all three branches of the Lithuanian Armed Forces — land, air and sea are traditionally flown on Cathedral Square.
The national celebration of Warriors' Day in Lithuania, in turn, traditionally includes holding various concerts dedicated to the country's military personnel, as well as the opening of fairs and exhibitions dedicated to this day.