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
There are 13 official Luxembourg bank holidays throughout the year. Additionally, there are other festivities around the country which are unofficial holidays, such as Carnival Monday, Kermesse, and the Annual Summer Fair.
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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.
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.