National Anthem Of Lithuania (english Translation) May 2026

May the sun above our landBanish darkening clouds around,Light and truth all alongGuide our steps forever.

Let your children always followOnly roads of virtue,May your own, mankind’s well-beingBe the goals they work for. National Anthem of Lithuania (English translation)

During the Soviet occupation (1940–1990), the anthem was forbidden. It was reinstated in 1989 and confirmed in the National Anthem Act of 1991. May the sun above our landBanish darkening clouds

May the love of LithuaniaBrightly burn in our hearts,For the sake of this landLet unity blossom! Historical Context It was reinstated in 1989 and confirmed in

The anthem is actually a 50-word poem condensed from Kudirka's broader vision for the Lithuanian state and people.

According to the translation provided by nationalanthems.info and the House of Lithuania :

Since 2009, Lithuanians worldwide participate in a unique tradition where they sing the anthem simultaneously at 9 PM (local Lithuanian time) every July 6 to celebrate Statehood Day. Fast Facts