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Whether you’re living Luxembourg or just visiting, it’s important to note these important local public holidays (un jour férié/gesetzliche Feiertage/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:
Luxembourgish public holidays: an overview
There are 13 official Luxembourg bank holidays throughout the year. These are:
- New Year’s Day
- Good Friday
- Easter Monday
- Mayday
- Europe Day
- Ascension Day
- Whit Monday
- Luxembourg National Day
- Assumption
- All Saints Day
- Christmas Eve (half-day)
- Christmas Day
- St Stephen’s Day (Saint-Étienne)
Additionally, 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. Additionally observances that fall on a Sunday are usually celebrated on the following Monday.
If a public holiday falls on a weekend, employers must, by law, grant employees a compensatory day off within three months.
You can also see which of Luxembourg’s festivals fall on the public holidays, as it’s a great way to explore the country and sample local food.
Here are the Luxembourgish holidays to look out for in 2024 and 2025, as well as some other special dates you wouldn’t want to forget:
Public holidays in Luxembourg in 2024
| Date | Public holiday |
| 1 January (Monday) | New Year’s Day |
| 29 March (Friday) | Good Friday |
| 1 April (Monday) | Easter Monday |
| 1 May (Wednesday) | May Day (Labor Day) |
| 9 May (Thursday) | Europe Day |
| 9 May (Thursday) | Ascension Day (same day as Europe Day in 2024) |
| 20 May (Monday) | Whit Monday |
| 23 June (Sunday) | National Day (Grand Duke’s Birthday) |
| 15 August (Thursday) | Assumption Day |
| 1 November (Friday) | All Saints’ Day |
| 24 December (Tuesday) | Christmas Eve half-day bank holiday |
| 25 December (Wednesday) | Christmas Day |
| 26 December (Thursday) | St Stephen’s Day (Saint-Étienne) |
Important dates in Luxembourg in 2024
| Date | Important occasion |
| 31 March (Sunday) | Clocks go forward one hour as daylight saving time starts |
| 9 June (Sunday) | Mother’s Day |
| 2 September (Monday) | Luxembourg City Kermesse |
| 6 October (Sunday) | Father’s Day |
| 27 October (Sunday) | Clocks go back one hour as daylight saving time ends |
Public holidays in Luxembourg in 2025
| Date | Public holiday |
| 1 January (Wednesday) | New Year’s Day |
| 18 April (Friday) | Good Friday |
| 20 April (Monday) | Easter Monday |
| 1 May (Thursday) | May Day (Labor Day) |
| 9 May (Friday) | Europe Day |
| 29 May (Thursday) | Ascension Day |
| 9 June (Monday) | Whit Monday |
| 23 June (Monday) | National Day (Grand Duke’s Birthday) |
| 15 August (Friday) | Assumption Day |
| 1 November (Saturday) | All Saints’ Day |
| 24 December (Wednesday) | Christmas Eve half-day bank holiday |
| 25 December (Thursday) | Christmas Day |
| 26 December (Friday) | St Stephen’s Day (Saint-Étienne) |
Important dates in Luxembourg in 2025
| Date | Important occasion |
| 30 March (Sunday) | Clocks go forward one hour as daylight saving time starts |
| 1 September (Monday) | Luxembourg City Kermesse |
| 8 June (Sunday) | Mother’s Day |
| 5 October (Sunday) | Father’s Day |
| 26 October (Sunday) | Clocks go back one hour as daylight saving time ends |
Luxembourg school holidays
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.
