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Marketing calendar 2026 in Luxembourg.

The 71 dates to know in 2026 in Luxembourg to plan your social media, your newsletters and your campaigns: the 11 public holidays, the celebrations, the world days, the key retail dates and the Luxembourg traditions. Each one comes with a content idea.

Updated on by Kikeur Agency, communication agency in Belvaux. See the 2027 marketing calendar

January 2026The month in detail

  1. New Year’s Day

    Best wishes, a look back at the past year and goals for the year ahead.

    • Celebrations and traditions
    • Public holidays

  2. Epiphany

    King cake at the office, a prize draw among your followers.

    • Celebrations and traditions

  3. Blue Monday

    Upbeat content or a “beat the blues” offer for the gloomiest Monday of the year.

    • Key retail moments

  4. International Day of Education

    Share a skill, a tutorial or a training course.

    • World days

  5. Data Protection Day

    Reassure your customers about your practices and your GDPR compliance.

    • World days

February 2026The month in detail

  1. Candlemas and Liichtmëssdag

    Pancakes at the office and a nod to the children’s lanterns in Luxembourg.

    • Celebrations and traditions
    • Luxembourg

  2. World Cancer Day

    A message of support, a partner charity, the company’s commitment.

    • World days

  3. International Day of Women and Girls in Science

    Showcase the female talent in your team or your sector.

    • World days

  4. Valentine’s Day

    Offers for two, a competition, or a playful “we love our customers” angle.

    • Celebrations and traditions
    • Key retail moments

  5. Shrove Tuesday (Fuesend)

    The team in fancy dress, colour and the carnival atmosphere.

    • Celebrations and traditions
    • Luxembourg

  6. Buergbrennen

    The tradition of the great bonfires that drive winter away: 100% local content.

    • Luxembourg

March 2026The month in detail

  1. International Women’s Day

    Portraits, key figures and concrete commitments rather than a simple promotion.

    • World days

  2. Bretzelsonndeg

    Pretzel Sunday: a tasty Luxembourg tradition to share.

    • Luxembourg

  3. World Consumer Rights Day

    Transparency, guarantees, customer reviews: show what you do for them.

    • World days

  4. Spring and International Day of Happiness

    New season, new collection, the team’s little joys.

    • Celebrations and traditions
    • World days

  5. World Water Day

    Your eco-friendly habits and your environmental commitments.

    • World days

  6. Clocks go forward (summer time)

    A useful reminder and your opening hours for the season.

    • Practical

April 2026The month in detail

  1. April Fools’ Day

    A funny, openly fake announcement, revealed at the end of the day.

    • Celebrations and traditions

  2. World Autism Awareness Day

    An inclusive message, an initiative or a charity to support.

    • World days

  3. Easter

    Egg hunt, competition, offers and weekend opening hours.

    • Celebrations and traditions
    • Key retail moments

  4. Easter Monday and Emaischen

    Public holiday and the Emaischen market in Luxembourg City and Nospelt.

    • Public holidays
    • Luxembourg

  5. World Health Day

    Well-being at work, health tips related to your trade.

    • World days

  6. Earth Day

    Your environmental commitments, sustainability behind the scenes, local products.

    • World days

  7. World Book Day

    The team’s favourite books, a selection for your customers.

    • World days

May 2026The month in detail

  1. Labour Day

    Put your team in the spotlight and announce your opening hours.

    • Public holidays

  2. Star Wars Day

    “May the 4th be with you”: a geeky nod that gets a reaction.

    • Celebrations and traditions

  3. Europe Day

    Public holiday in Luxembourg: Europe and multilingualism in the spotlight.

    • Public holidays
    • Luxembourg

  4. Ascension Day

    Public holiday: opening hours, the long weekend and ideas for days out.

    • Public holidays

  5. World Bee Day

    Local producers, biodiversity, company beehives.

    • World days

  6. Whit Monday

    Public holiday: remember your opening hours and your scheduled messages.

    • Public holidays

June 2026The month in detail

  1. World Environment Day

    A review of your sustainability actions, figures and commitments.

    • World days

  2. World Oceans Day

    Awareness, cutting down on plastic, team initiatives.

    • World days

  3. Mother’s Day (Luxembourg)

    In Luxembourg, it falls on the second Sunday of June: gift ideas, testimonials, offers to prepare a week ahead.

    • Celebrations and traditions
    • Key retail moments
    • Luxembourg

  4. Fête de la musique and start of summer

    The team’s playlist, a music event, the summer mood.

    • Celebrations and traditions

  5. Luxembourg National Day

    The highlight of the year: local pride, fireworks, a visual in the country’s colours.

    • Public holidays
    • Luxembourg

  6. World Social Media Day

    Behind the scenes of your communication, your favourite networks, a review.

    • World days

July 2026The month in detail

  1. World Chocolate Day

    A sweet break, a competition, a local partnership.

    • Celebrations and traditions

  2. World Emoji Day

    A post written entirely in emoji, a fun poll.

    • Celebrations and traditions

  3. International Day of Friendship

    A “bring a friend” offer, referrals, thanks to your loyal customers.

    • World days

August 2026The month in detail

  1. International Youth Day

    Interns, young talent, educational projects.

    • World days

  2. Assumption Day

    Public holiday: summer opening hours and any closures.

    • Public holidays

  3. World Photography Day

    Your best photos, behind the scenes of a shoot.

    • World days

  4. Schueberfouer

    The big funfair in Luxembourg City: team outing, atmosphere, partnerships.

    • Luxembourg

September 2026The month in detail

  1. Back to school

    A fresh start, back-to-school offers, getting organised and good resolutions.

    • Key retail moments
    • Luxembourg

  2. International Day of Peace

    A positive, unifying message.

    • World days

  3. First day of autumn

    New season, cosy mood, new arrivals.

    • Celebrations and traditions

  4. World Tourism Day

    Show off your region and your favourite places.

    • World days

October 2026The month in detail

  1. Pink October

    Breast cancer screening awareness: pink ribbon, a charity initiative.

    • World days

  2. International Coffee Day

    Behind the scenes over a coffee, team atmosphere.

    • Celebrations and traditions

  3. Father’s Day (Luxembourg)

    In Luxembourg, it falls on the first Sunday of October: gift ideas and offers.

    • Celebrations and traditions
    • Key retail moments
    • Luxembourg

  4. World Animal Day

    The office mascot, your customers’ pets.

    • World days

  5. World Mental Health Day

    A caring message, your well-being commitments.

    • World days

  6. World Food Day

    A recipe, local producers, cutting food waste.

    • World days

  7. Clocks go back (winter time)

    A useful reminder and your opening hours for the season.

    • Practical

  8. Halloween

    A competition, a quirky visual, a flash offer.

    • Celebrations and traditions
    • Key retail moments

November 2026The month in detail

  1. Movember

    Men’s health: the team’s moustaches, a fundraiser, a challenge.

    • World days

  2. All Saints’ Day

    Public holiday: remember your opening hours.

    • Public holidays

  3. St Martin’s Day (Mäertesdag)

    The lantern tradition in Luxembourg: a local nod.

    • Luxembourg
    • Celebrations and traditions

  4. World Kindness Day

    Thank your customers, your team, your partners.

    • World days

  5. Beaujolais Nouveau

    After-work drinks, a tasting, a sociable moment.

    • Celebrations and traditions

  6. Black Friday

    Tease your offers a week ahead, follow up on the day itself.

    • Key retail moments

  7. Cyber Monday

    A final reminder, online offers.

    • Key retail moments

December 2026The month in detail

  1. Advent calendar

    A surprise a day: tips, offers, behind the scenes until Christmas.

    • Celebrations and traditions
    • Key retail moments

  2. Giving Tuesday

    A cause close to your heart, a donation, a charity initiative.

    • World days
    • Key retail moments

  3. International Day of Persons with Disabilities

    Accessibility, inclusion, concrete initiatives.

    • World days

  4. St Nicholas’ Day (Kleeschen)

    A real highlight in Luxembourg: gift ideas, offers for families.

    • Luxembourg
    • Celebrations and traditions
    • Key retail moments

  5. First day of winter

    Cosy mood, seasonal new arrivals.

    • Celebrations and traditions

  6. Christmas Eve

    Festive opening hours, last-minute shopping, an end-of-year message.

    • Celebrations and traditions

  7. Christmas Day

    A warm message to your community, a team photo.

    • Public holidays
    • Celebrations and traditions

  8. St Stephen’s Day

    Public holiday in Luxembourg: opening hours and thanks.

    • Public holidays

  9. New Year’s Eve

    A review of the year, thanks and a teaser for the year ahead.

    • Celebrations and traditions

Public holidays in Luxembourg in 2026.

Luxembourg has 11 statutory public holidays in 2026. Remember to announce your opening hours and to schedule your posts in advance.

DatePublic holiday
New Year’s Day
Easter Monday and Emaischen
Labour Day
Europe Day
Ascension Day
Whit Monday
Luxembourg National Day
Assumption Day
All Saints’ Day
Christmas Day
St Stephen’s Day

Public holidays in Luxembourg in 2026: possible bridge days and details

Key retail dates 2026.

Luxembourg traditions 2026.

Frequently asked questions.

What are the public holidays in Luxembourg in 2026?

Luxembourg has 11 statutory public holidays in 2026: New Year’s Day (Thursday 1 January), Easter Monday and Emaischen (Monday 6 April), Labour Day (Friday 1 May), Europe Day (Saturday 9 May), Ascension Day (Thursday 14 May), Whit Monday (Monday 25 May), Luxembourg National Day (Tuesday 23 June), Assumption Day (Saturday 15 August), All Saints’ Day (Sunday 1 November), Christmas Day (Friday 25 December), St Stephen’s Day (Saturday 26 December).

When are Mother’s Day and Father’s Day in Luxembourg in 2026?

In Luxembourg, Mother’s Day falls on the second Sunday of June, that is on Sunday 14 June 2026. Father’s Day falls on the first Sunday of October, that is on Sunday 4 October 2026. These dates differ from those in France and Belgium.

What is the date of Black Friday 2026?

Black Friday 2026 takes place on Friday 27 November 2026, followed by Cyber Monday on Monday 30 November. It is best to announce your offers a week ahead.

When is the Luxembourg National Day?

The Luxembourg National Day takes place every year on 23 June. It is a public holiday. The festivities (torchlight procession, fireworks) begin the evening before, on 22 June.

Which Luxembourg traditions can you use in your communication in 2026?

The main local traditions of 2026 are: Candlemas and Liichtmëssdag (Monday 2 February), Shrove Tuesday (Fuesend) (Tuesday 17 February), Buergbrennen (Sunday 22 February), Bretzelsonndeg (Sunday 15 March), Mother’s Day (Luxembourg) (Sunday 14 June), Schueberfouer (late august), Back to school (mid-september), Father’s Day (Luxembourg) (Sunday 4 October), St Martin’s Day (Mäertesdag) (Wednesday 11 November), St Nicholas’ Day (Kleeschen) (Sunday 6 December). They let you publish local content, different from that of international brands.

How far ahead should you prepare your posts?

Allow two to three weeks before a date to prepare the visual, the copy and the scheduling. For a key retail date such as Black Friday, Christmas or Mother’s Day, start four to six weeks ahead.

What is a marketing calendar for?

A marketing calendar lists the dates of the year that give you a reason to communicate: public holidays, celebrations, world days and key retail dates. It is used to plan your social media posts, your newsletters and your campaigns, instead of posting at the last minute.