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    Public Holidays in Luxembourg 2026 – National & Christian Holidays

    ByUzair ul haq
    Public Holidays in Luxembourg

    Luxembourg has a set of legally defined public holidays each year. Some holidays apply nationwide, while others—such as Good Friday—are classified as bank holidays. If a legal public holiday falls on a weekend, employees are entitled to a compensatory day off within three months.

    Overview of Luxembourg’s Public Holidays

    Luxembourg’s legal public holidays include national celebrations, Christian holidays, and European observances such as Europe Day.

    Bank holidays (for example, Good Friday) mainly apply to the financial sector and may not be observed uniformly across all workplaces.

    List of Public Holidays in Luxembourg (2026)

    DateDayHolidayNotes
    January 1ThursdayNew Year’s DayLegal public holiday
    April 3FridayGood FridayBank holiday (not full public holiday)
    April 6MondayEaster MondayLegal public holiday
    May 1FridayLabour Day / May DayLegal public holiday
    May 9SaturdayEurope DayLegal public holiday (compensatory day applies)
    May 14ThursdayAscension DayLegal public holiday
    May 25MondayWhit MondayLegal public holiday
    June 23TuesdayNational DayGrand Duke’s Official Birthday (celebrated)
    August 15SaturdayAssumption of MaryLegal public holiday (compensatory day applies)
    November 1SundayAll Saints’ DayLegal public holiday (compensatory day applies)
    December 25FridayChristmas DayLegal public holiday
    December 26SaturdaySt. Stephen’s Day (Boxing Day)Legal public holiday (compensatory day applies)

    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 DayGrand Duke’s Official Birthday
    August 15FridayAssumption of MaryLegal public holiday
    November 1SaturdayAll Saints’ DayLegal public holiday
    December 25ThursdayChristmas DayLegal public holiday
    December 26FridaySt. Stephen’s DayLegal public holiday

    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    How many public holidays does Luxembourg have in 2026?

    Luxembourg has 11 legal public holidays in 2026. Some additional days, such as Good Friday, are recognized as bank holidays.

    Is Good Friday a public holiday?

    Good Friday is classified as a bank holiday in Luxembourg. Banks and financial institutions close, but it is not a full legal public holiday for all sectors.

    What happens if a holiday falls on a weekend?

    If a legal public holiday falls on a weekend, employees are entitled to a compensatory day off within three months, according to Luxembourg labor law.

    Why is June 23 Luxembourg’s National Day?

    June 23 is celebrated as Luxembourg’s National Day and is officially designated as the Grand Duke’s Official Birthday, regardless of the actual birth date.

    Conclusion

    Public holidays in Luxembourg reflect a balance of national identity, Christian tradition, and European integration. With clear legal protections for compensatory leave, these holidays play an important role in work-life balance across the Grand Duchy.

    Also Explore: Public Holidays in Lithuania


    Uzair ul haq

    CEO Visaboards & IT Consultant

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