The Sabbath begins at 9:06 P.M. on Friday, May 8, and concludes at 10:17 P.M. on Saturday in the Vilnius region. Sabbath candles should be lit at 8:48 P.M. and completed before sunset at 9:06 P.M. Victory Day is on Friday or Saturday depending on geography. Victory Day marks the unconditional surrender of Nazi Germany to the Allies and the cessation of combat.