Public Holidays in Luxembourg 2025

    ByUzair ul haq
    Public Holidays in Luxembourg

    Luxembourg has a set of legally defined public holidays each year. Some holidays are nationwide, others (like Good Friday) are bank holidays. If a public holiday falls on a weekend, employees are entitled to a compensatory day off within three months.

    Overview of Luxembourg’s Public Holidays

    The legal public holidays in Luxembourg include national celebrations, Christian holidays, and European observances.

    “Bank holidays” such as Good Friday are recognized in financial sectors, but may not apply to all workplaces.

    List of Public Holidays in Luxembourg (2025)

    DateDayHolidayNotes
    January 1WednesdayNew Year’s DayLegal public holiday
    April 18FridayGood FridayBank holiday (not full public holiday)
    April 21MondayEaster MondayLegal public holiday
    May 1ThursdayLabour Day / May DayLegal public holiday
    May 9FridayEurope DayLegal public holiday (recently added)
    May 29ThursdayAscension DayLegal public holiday
    June 9MondayWhit MondayLegal public holiday
    June 23MondayNational Day (Luxembourg National Day)Grand Duke’s Official Birthday (celebrated)
    August 15FridayAssumption of MaryLegal public holiday
    November 1SaturdayAll Saints’ DayLegal public holiday
    December 25ThursdayChristmas DayLegal public holiday
    December 26FridaySt. Stephen’s Day (Boxing Day)Legal public holiday

    Notes & Observations

    • If a public holiday falls on a weekend, employees are entitled to a compensatory day off (within three months).
    • Good Friday is a recognized bank holiday but not always enforced across all sectors.
    • Public holidays such as Europe Day were added more recently (law of 2019).
    • The National Day (June 23) is officially linked to the Grand Duke’s Official Birthday and has evolved over time.

    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    How many public holidays does Luxembourg have in 2025?

    Luxembourg has 11 legal public holidays in 2025.

    Is Good Friday a public holiday?

    Good Friday is recognized as a bank holiday, meaning banks close, but it is not a full legal public holiday for all sectors.

    What happens if a holiday falls on a weekend?

    If a public holiday falls on a weekend, employees are entitled to a compensatory day off (within three months).

    Why is June 23 Luxembourg’s National Day?

    June 23 is celebrated as Luxembourg’s National Day, tied to the Grand Duke’s Official Birthday designation, although it may not reflect an actual birth date.

    Conclusion

    Public holidays in Luxembourg combine tradition, religion, and modern European observances. From National Day and Europe Day to Christmas and Labour Day, these holidays structure civic life and time off across the Grand Duchy each year.

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    Uzair ul haq

    CEO Visaboards & IT Consultant

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