Public Holidays in Luxembourg
Statutory public holidays in Luxembourg, with the dates that give people the day off, how the calendar is set, and what it means for travel, cities and culture.
Luxembourg at a glance
Luxembourg’s public holidays follow the Catholic calendar, with the Grand Duke’s Official Birthday on 23 June the national day, celebrated with fireworks the night before.
Several dates move with Easter, and Europe Day on 9 May is also observed.
Luxembourg public holidays 2026
Luxembourg has 11 public holidays in 2026 – the statutory days off. The table below lists those public holidays; observances and other non-statutory dates are not part of the total.
| Holiday | Date | Type |
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| New Year's Day | Jan 1Thu | National |
| Easter Monday | Apr 6Mon | National |
| Labor Day | May 1Fri | National |
| Europe Day | May 9Sat | National |
| Ascension Day | May 14Thu | National |
| Pentecost Monday | May 25Mon | National |
| National Day | Jun 23Tue | National |
| Assumption Day | Aug 15Sat | National |
| All Saints' Day | Nov 1Sun | National |
| Christmas Day | Dec 25Fri | National |
| Saint Stephen's Day | Dec 26Sat | National |
Showing 11 of 11 public holidays for 2026.
Major cities in Luxembourg
The urban centres that anchor most trips to Luxembourg.
Luxembourg City
A capital on a cliff, with a UNESCO old town above deep river gorges.
Esch-sur-Alzette
The second city, an old steel town reinventing itself as a culture hub.
Differdange
A southern town of steel heritage and a university campus.
Echternach
A town on the German border with an abbey and a dancing procession.
Vianden
A small town beneath one of Europe's largest fortified castles.
Top attractions in Luxembourg
The places that draw most visitors to Luxembourg.
Luxembourg Old Town & Fortifications
Cliff-top walls, casemates and a city built above the gorges.
Vianden Castle
A restored Romanesque-Gothic castle on a ridge above the Our valley.
Mullerthal
The Little Switzerland, a region of forest, rock formations and gorges.
Moselle Valley
Terraced vineyards and wine villages along a river border with Germany.
Chemin de la Corniche
A clifftop promenade along the old ramparts above the Alzette.
Bourscheid Castle
A hilltop castle ruin surrounded by a curtain wall above the Sure.
Festivals, food and getting around Luxembourg
What the calendar looks like on the ground, and how to move through the country around it.
Festivals behind the holidays
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New Year's Day
Falls on Jan 1
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March Equinox
Falls on Mar 20
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Good Friday
Falls on Apr 3
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Easter Sunday
Falls on Apr 5
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Easter Monday
Falls on Apr 6
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Labor Day / May Day
Falls on May 1
Food & drink
Getting around
Trains and buses are free nationwide, one of the few countries with fully free public transport.
Travelling around Luxembourg’s holidays
What the dates mean once you are there.
Book around the peaks
Transport and hotels in Luxembourg tighten around major holidays; reserve early for the busiest weeks.
Check opening hours
Museums, banks and government offices usually close on statutory holidays, and often on the nearest Monday.
Carry local currency
Small vendors and rural businesses frequently take cash only, especially on holidays when banks are shut.
Expect crowded transport
Long weekends produce the year's heaviest road, rail and air traffic. Build in extra travel time.
Confirm the official list
Luxembourg's holiday dates are confirmed by government announcement; check the year page for the final arrangement.
Plan the long weekends
Pairing a holiday with adjacent weekends gives the longest breaks of the year — and the busiest.
Luxembourg public holidays: common questions
How many public holidays does Luxembourg have?
Luxembourg has 11 public holidays in 2026, counting every date typed National, Substitute or Bank in our calendar. Observances, religious dates and regional holidays are listed separately and left out of the total, because they are not days off across the whole country.
Where can I find the full 2026 list?
The complete 2026 calendar for Luxembourg is on the year page, with every recorded date in order.
Are Luxembourg's public holidays paid?
Statutory national holidays are generally paid leave for employees. Observances and commemorative days are usually not.
Do holidays move if they fall on a weekend?
Where a holiday falls on a weekend, Luxembourg typically observes it on the nearest weekday. Check the year page for the confirmed arrangement.
Are there regional holidays in Luxembourg?
Some holidays are observed only in certain regions or by certain communities. The year page lists what applies nationally.
Which years are covered for Luxembourg?
Calendars are published for 2026, 2025.
School holidays in Luxembourg
School term dates in Luxembourg
School calendar data last updated 10 Sep 2026. Dates come from education ministries and local education authorities; always re-check with the school before booking travel.