Luxembourg (LU)
Luxembourg is a tiny but remarkably prosperous constitutional monarchy at the heart of Europe — a founding member of both the EU and NATO — celebrated as the world's most productive economy per capita, the EU's premier financial centre, and home to the highest minimum wage on the continent.
Capital: Luxembourg City
Region: Europe
Language: Luxembourgish
Currency: EUR (€)
Cost of living: Very expensive (index 90)
Emergency: 112
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Public Holidays 2026
11 holidays in Luxembourg. Some may vary by region.
January 2026
Thu 1
New Year's Day Public Holiday
Jour de l'An / Neijoerschdag
Public holiday. New Year's Eve (Saint-Sylvestre) is celebrated extensively in Luxembourg City with events and fireworks. Most businesses closed on New Year's Day.
April 2026
Mon 6
Easter Monday Public Holiday
Lundi de Pâques / Ouschterméindeg
Easter Monday is a public holiday in Luxembourg. Easter Sunday itself is not a public holiday in terms of work law but is universally observed. Most businesses and shops are closed Monday.
May 2026
Fri 1
Labour Day Public Holiday
Fête du Travail / Dag vun der Aarbecht
International Workers' Day. Public holiday. Marches and events organised by trade unions (OGBL, LCGB). All businesses are closed.
Sat 9
Europe Day Public Holiday
Journée de l'Europe / Europadag
Europe Day is a public holiday specifically in Luxembourg (and not in most other EU member states) — a reflection of Luxembourg's status as the seat of multiple EU institutions and a founding EU member. Celebrated with European events and ceremonies.
Thu 14
Ascension Day Public Holiday
Ascension / Christi Himmelfahrt
39 days after Easter. A public holiday across Luxembourg. Many people take the Friday after Ascension as an unofficial bridge day to create a long weekend.
Mon 25
Whit Monday (Pentecost Monday) Public Holiday
Lundi de Pentecôte / Pféngschtméindeg
Whit Monday — 50 days after Easter. Public holiday in Luxembourg. The preceding Whit Sunday is also widely observed though not a public holiday by law.
June 2026
Tue 23
National Day Public Holiday
Fête Nationale / Nationalfeierdag
Luxembourg's National Day, officially celebrating the birthday of the Grand Duke (formerly Grand Duchess Charlotte's birthday — the tradition continued). The evening of 22 June features a military parade, torchlight procession, and fireworks on the Place d'Armes. The 23rd itself is a full public holiday with ceremonies throughout the country. One of the most festive events in the Luxembourg calendar.
August 2026
Sat 15
Assumption of Mary Public Holiday
Assomption de la Vierge / Maria Himmelfahrt
A Catholic religious holiday and public holiday across Luxembourg. Many businesses close. The Octave of Our Lady of Luxembourg — a nine-day pilgrimage tradition in Luxembourg City — ends around this period in late April/early May, though Assumption in August is also observed.
November 2026
Sun 1
All Saints' Day Public Holiday
Toussaint / Allerhellgen
All Saints' Day is a public holiday in Catholic Luxembourg. Families visit cemeteries to tend graves and lay flowers (chrysanthemums are traditional). Schools are closed. The day before (All Hallows' Eve / Halloween) is not a traditional Luxembourgish celebration but has become popular among younger people.
December 2026
Fri 25
Christmas Day Public Holiday
Noël / Chrëschtdag
Christmas Day is a public holiday. Luxembourg has a strong Christmas market tradition — the Christmas market in Luxembourg City's Place d'Armes and Place de la Constitution is one of the most atmospheric in Europe, running from late November through Christmas.
Sat 26
Second Christmas Day (St. Stephen's Day) Public Holiday
Saint-Étienne / Stiefesdag
The day after Christmas is also a public holiday in Luxembourg. Used for family visits and enjoying the festive season.
Note: Some holidays in Luxembourg apply only to specific regions or states. Check local regulations for your area.