Public holidays in Luxembourg in 2026
Whether you’re living in Luxembourg or just visiting, it’s important to note these important local public holidays (French: un jour férié, German: gesetzliche Feiertage, Luxembourgish: Feierdag) as many businesses typically close. What’s more, they’re a perfect opportunity to immerse yourself in the country’s traditions.
To ensure you don’t miss out on anything important, make note of these essential celebrations in Luxembourg:
- An overview of public holidays in Luxembourg
- When are Luxembourg’s public holidays in 2025?Other important dates in 2025
- Other important dates in 2025
- When are Luxembourg’s public holidays in 2026?Other important dates in 2026
- Other important dates in 2026
- When were Luxembourg’s public holidays in 2024?Other important dates in 2024
- Other important dates in 2024
- When are the school holidays in Luxembourg?
An overview of public holidays in Luxembourg
There are 13 official Luxembourg bank holidays throughout the year. Also, there are other festivities around the country which are unofficial holidays, such as Carnival Monday, Kermesse, and the Annual Summer Fair.
When local public holidays fall on a Thursday or Tuesday, many employees will take the preceding or following day off to enjoy a long weekend. Observances that fall on a Sunday are usually celebrated on the following Monday. More importantly, if a public holiday falls on a weekend, employers must, by law, grant employees a compensatory day off within three months.
The public holidays are great for exploring Luxembourg’s festivals and sampling local food.
Traditional and popular festivals in Luxembourg
When are Luxembourg’s public holidays in 2025?
Date
Weekday
Public holiday
1 January 2025
Wed
New Year’s Day
18 April 2025
Fri
Good Friday
21 April 2025
Mon
Easter Monday
1 May 2025
Thu
Labor Day
9 May 2025
Fri
Europe Day
29 May 2025
Thu
Ascension Day
9 June 2025
Mon
Whit Monday
23 June 2025
Mon
National Day
15 August 2025
Fri
Assumption of Mary
1 November 2025
Sat
All Saints’ Day
25 December 2025
Thu
Christmas Day
26 December 2025
Fri
Saint Stephen’s Day
Other important dates in 2025
Alongside national holidays, you’ll want to make note of these other prominent dates in Luxembourg:
Date
Weekday
Occasion
8 June 2025
Sun
Mother’s Day
1 September 2025
Mon
Luxembourg City Kermesse
5 October 2025
Sun
Father’s Day
When are Luxembourg’s public holidays in 2026?
Date
Weekday
Public holiday
1 January 2026
Fri
New Year’s Day
3 April 2026
Fri
Good Friday
6 April 2026
Mon
Easter Monday
1 May 2026
Fri
Labor Day
9 May 2026
Sat
Europe Day
14 May 2026
Thu
Ascension Day
25 May 2026
Mon
Whit Monday
23 June 2026
Tue
National Day
15 August 2026
Sat
Assumption of Mary
1 November 2026
Sun
All Saints’ Day
25 December 2026
Fri
Christmas Day
26 December 2026
Sat
Saint Stephen’s Day
Other important dates in 2026
Date
Weekday
Occasion
14 June 2026
Sun
Mother’s Day
7 September 2026
Mon
Luxembourg City Kermesse
4 October 2026
Sun
Father’s Day
When were Luxembourg’s public holidays in 2024?
Date
Weekday
Holiday
1 January 2024
Mon
New Year’s Day
29 March 2024
Fri
Good Friday
1 April 2024
Mon
Easter Monday
1 May 2024
Wed
Labor Day
9 May 2024
Thu
Ascension Day
9 May 2024
Thu
Europe Day
20 May 2024
Mon
Whit Monday
23 June 2024
Sun
National Day
15 August 2024
Thu
Assumption of Mary
1 November 2024
Fri
All Saints’ Day
25 December 2024
Wed
Christmas Day
26 December 2024
Thu
Saint Stephen’s Day
Other important dates in 2024
Date
Weekday
Occasion
9 June 2024
Sun
Mother’s Day
2 September 2024
Mon
Luxembourg City Kermesse
6 October 2024
Sun
Father’s Day
When are the school holidays in Luxembourg?
Many days off for students fall in line with the country’s public observances. Wondering when they are? Read more about school holidays in Luxembourg to start making plans with your family.
School holidays in Luxembourg
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Luxembourg's public holidays in 2025?
What happens if a Luxembourg public holiday falls on a weekend?
What is Luxembourg National Day and how is it celebrated?
Are shops open on public holidays in Luxembourg?
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