Public Holidays in Luxembourg 2026 – National & Christian Holidays

Luxembourg has 11 legal public holidays in 2026. The official calendar includes fixed-date holidays such as New Year's Day, Europe Day and National Day, together with movable Christian holidays including Easter Monday, Ascension Day and Whit Monday. Bank-sector holidays and compensatory leave are governed separately and should not be confused with additional nationwide public holidays.

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Public Holidays in Luxembourg 2026

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How Many Public Holidays Are There in Luxembourg in 2026?

Luxembourg has 11 legal public holidays. The official calendar is published by the Inspection du travail et des mines (ITM), while Luxembourg's government information portal also publishes the country's legal public-holiday calendar.

The 11-holiday entitlement applies to Luxembourg's statutory public-holiday framework. Bank-specific holidays, additional contractual leave and school holidays are separate categories and should not be counted as additional nationwide legal public holidays.

Legal Public Holidays in Luxembourg

Luxembourg's public holidays are known in French as jours fériés légaux. They include New Year's Day, Easter Monday, Labour Day, Europe Day, Ascension Day, Whit Monday, National Day, Assumption Day, All Saints' Day and the two Christmas holidays.

Europe Day is particularly significant in Luxembourg's holiday system. Luxembourg's official government portal states that the country has made 9 May a legal public holiday. National Day, officially connected with the public celebration of the Grand Duke's birthday, is observed on 23 June.

What Happens When a Public Holiday Falls on a Weekend?

A Luxembourg public holiday falling on a weekend does not automatically disappear from an employee's statutory entitlement. The relevant rule depends on whether the holiday falls on a day the employee would normally have worked.

According to Guichet.lu's guidance on work during public holidays, when a legal public holiday falls on a day that an employee would not normally work, the employer must generally provide compensatory leave.

The compensatory day is normally granted within three months. Where the operation of the business prevents this, different timing rules can apply, including special provisions for legal holidays occurring in November and December.

This means that a Saturday or Sunday public holiday should not simply be treated as an extra nationwide Monday holiday. The compensatory entitlement is governed by employment rules and the employee's normal working schedule.

Are Public Holidays Paid in Luxembourg?

Legal public holidays form part of Luxembourg's statutory employment protections. Employees who would normally have worked on a legal public holiday are generally entitled to the applicable paid-holiday treatment under Luxembourg labour law.

Employees who are required to work on a legal public holiday are subject to specific remuneration rules. The ITM explains that work performed on a legal public holiday can attract the employee's normal remuneration together with additional statutory payment for the hours worked. Different rules can apply where the holiday also falls on a Sunday or on a day the employee would not ordinarily work.

Employees and employers should consult the ITM guidance on working during legal public holidays for the detailed remuneration rules applicable to a particular working arrangement.

Bank Holidays in Luxembourg

Bank holidays should not automatically be treated as nationwide public holidays. Luxembourg's official government information distinguishes the country's 11 legal public holidays from certain additional holidays applying in the banking sector.

In particular, Good Friday and the afternoon of Christmas Eve may be treated as banking-sector holidays. They are therefore not included as separate nationwide dates in the main Luxembourg public-holiday database.

This distinction is useful when comparing holiday calendars because some third-party calendars display public holidays, bank holidays and observances together even though their legal scope differs.

Long Weekends in Luxembourg in 2026

Several 2026 public holidays fall on a Friday or Monday and therefore create three-day breaks for people who normally work Monday to Friday.

• Easter Monday extends the Easter weekend.
• Labour Day falls on a Friday in 2026.
• Whit Monday creates another Monday-based long weekend.
• Christmas Day falls on a Friday in 2026.

Some other legal holidays fall on Saturdays or Sundays during 2026. Any compensatory leave arising from those dates should not be represented as a universal Monday holiday because the timing of compensatory leave depends on Luxembourg's employment rules and the employee's work schedule.

Are Good Friday and Christmas Eve Public Holidays in Luxembourg?

No. Good Friday and Christmas Eve are not part of Luxembourg's standard list of 11 nationwide legal public holidays. Official Luxembourg information identifies Good Friday and the afternoon of Christmas Eve as banking-sector holidays.

Businesses outside the banking sector may also provide additional leave through collective agreements, employment contracts or company arrangements, but this does not change the nationwide statutory public-holiday list.

Are School Holidays the Same as Public Holidays?

No. Luxembourg's school-holiday calendar is separate from the legal public-holiday calendar. School breaks cover longer periods such as Christmas, Easter, Pentecost and summer holidays, while legal public holidays are individual statutory dates.

Official school calendars can be checked through the Luxembourg government's school holidays information.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many legal public holidays are there in Luxembourg in 2026?

There are 11 legal public holidays in Luxembourg in 2026. The total refers to nationwide statutory public holidays and does not add bank-only holidays or school-holiday periods.

What is the next public holiday in Luxembourg?

The next holiday changes during the year. The live VisaBoards section near the top of this page displays the upcoming Luxembourg public holiday using the current holiday database.

Is Europe Day a public holiday in Luxembourg?

Yes. Europe Day on 9 May is one of Luxembourg's legal public holidays.

When is Luxembourg National Day?

Luxembourg National Day is observed on 23 June. It is officially associated with the public celebration of the Grand Duke's birthday.

Is Good Friday a nationwide public holiday in Luxembourg?

No. Good Friday is associated with the banking sector rather than Luxembourg's standard list of 11 nationwide legal public holidays.

What happens when a Luxembourg public holiday falls on a non-working day?

Employees may be entitled to compensatory leave when a legal public holiday falls on a day they would not normally work. The timing and precise entitlement are governed by Luxembourg labour rules.

Does a Sunday public holiday automatically move to Monday in Luxembourg?

No. Luxembourg does not simply rename the following Monday as the nationwide public holiday. Employment law instead provides compensatory-leave rights in applicable circumstances.

Are Luxembourg public holidays paid?

Legal public holidays are covered by statutory employment rules concerning paid leave and remuneration. Different compensation rules apply when an employee is required to work on a legal public holiday.

Are bank holidays included in the Luxembourg public-holiday total?

No. Bank-specific holidays such as Good Friday and the afternoon of Christmas Eve are distinct from the 11 nationwide legal public holidays.

Official Sources for Public Holidays in Luxembourg

• Inspection du travail et des mines (ITM) – Jours fériés légaux: official year-specific calendar of Luxembourg's legal public holidays.
• Luxembourg Government Portal – Public Holidays in Luxembourg: official English-language overview of legal public holidays and banking-sector distinctions.
• Guichet.lu – Travail de jours fériés: official guidance on the 11 legal holidays, compensatory leave and remuneration rules.
• Inspection du travail et des mines – Working on a Legal Public Holiday: detailed official guidance on remuneration when employees work on public holidays.