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Public holidays in Luxembourg in 2025

Ready for a break? Here are Luxembourg’s public holidays in 2024, 2025, and 2026, as well as other important dates to make a note of.

An orchestra parades through the streets to celebrate Luxembourg's National Day
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Updated 11-2-2025

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.

A couple wearing winter jackets share a look at Luxembourg City's Christmas market
Photo: Gabriel Mello/Getty Images

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?

DateWeekdayPublic holiday
1 January 2025WedNew Year’s Day
18 April 2025FriGood Friday
21 April 2025MonEaster Monday
1 May 2025ThuLabor Day
9 May 2025FriEurope Day
29 May 2025ThuAscension Day
9 June 2025MonWhit Monday
23 June 2025MonNational Day
15 August 2025FriAssumption of Mary
1 November 2025SatAll Saints’ Day
25 December 2025ThuChristmas Day
26 December 2025FriSaint Stephen’s Day

Other important dates in 2025

Alongside national holidays, you’ll want to make note of these other prominent dates in Luxembourg:

DateWeekdayOccasion
8 June 2025SunMother’s Day
1 September 2025MonLuxembourg City Kermesse
5 October 2025SunFather’s Day

When are Luxembourg’s public holidays in 2026?

DateWeekdayPublic holiday
1 January 2026FriNew Year’s Day
3 April 2026FriGood Friday
6 April 2026MonEaster Monday
1 May 2026FriLabor Day
9 May 2026SatEurope Day
14 May 2026ThuAscension Day
25 May 2026MonWhit Monday
23 June 2026TueNational Day
15 August 2026SatAssumption of Mary
1 November 2026SunAll Saints’ Day
25 December 2026FriChristmas Day
26 December 2026SatSaint Stephen’s Day

Other important dates in 2026

DateWeekdayOccasion
14 June 2026SunMother’s Day
7 September 2026MonLuxembourg City Kermesse
4 October 2026SunFather’s Day

When were Luxembourg’s public holidays in 2024?

DateWeekdayHoliday
1 January 2024MonNew Year’s Day
29 March 2024FriGood Friday
1 April 2024MonEaster Monday
1 May 2024WedLabor Day
9 May 2024ThuAscension Day
9 May 2024ThuEurope Day
20 May 2024MonWhit Monday
23 June 2024SunNational Day
15 August 2024ThuAssumption of Mary
1 November 2024FriAll Saints’ Day
25 December 2024WedChristmas Day
26 December 2024ThuSaint Stephen’s Day

Other important dates in 2024

DateWeekdayOccasion
9 June 2024SunMother’s Day
2 September 2024MonLuxembourg City Kermesse
6 October 2024SunFather’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.

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Stephen Maunder

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An award-winning finance writer and editor, Stephen has been writing for Expatica since 2016, covering a range of financial topics across Europe, Asia, and the Middle East.

Over a decade in journalism, he’s worked for breaking news broadcasters, industry publications, and national magazines.