Public holidays in Luxembourg in 2026.
Luxembourg has 11 statutory public holidays in 2026. Here are their dates, the day of the week they fall on and the possible bridge days, to help you organise your year and plan your communication.
Possible bridge day Three-day weekend Falls on a weekend Midweek
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New Year’s Day
Thursday · Bridge day possible on the Friday
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Easter Monday and Emaischen
Monday · Three-day weekend
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Labour Day
Friday · Three-day weekend
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Europe Day
Saturday · Falls on a Saturday
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Ascension Day
Thursday · Bridge day possible on the Friday
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Whit Monday
Monday · Three-day weekend
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Luxembourg National Day
Tuesday · Bridge day possible on the Monday
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Assumption Day
Saturday · Falls on a Saturday
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All Saints’ Day
Sunday · Falls on a Sunday
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Christmas Day
Friday · Three-day weekend
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St Stephen’s Day
Saturday · Falls on a Saturday
Key points to remember.
possible bridge days
New Year’s Day (Thursday 1 January), Ascension Day (Thursday 14 May), Luxembourg National Day (Tuesday 23 June).
three-day weekends
Easter Monday and Emaischen (Monday 6 April), Labour Day (Friday 1 May), Whit Monday (Monday 25 May), Christmas Day (Friday 25 December).
fall on a weekend
Europe Day (Saturday 9 May), Assumption Day (Saturday 15 August), All Saints’ Day (Sunday 1 November), St Stephen’s Day (Saturday 26 December).
For the rules on time off in lieu when a public holiday falls on a Sunday or a non-working day, refer to the Luxembourg Labour Code or to the Inspectorate of Labour and Mines (ITM).
Planning your communication around public holidays.
A public holiday is a good reason to post: announce your opening hours a few days ahead, schedule your posts in advance and remember to update your Google Business Profile.
For all the other dates of the year (celebrations, world days, key retail dates, Luxembourg traditions), see the 2026 marketing calendar.
Frequently asked questions.
How many public holidays are there 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).
Which bridge days are possible in Luxembourg in 2026?
In 2026, a bridge day is possible around these public holidays, which fall on a Tuesday or a Thursday: New Year’s Day (Thursday 1 January), Ascension Day (Thursday 14 May), Luxembourg National Day (Tuesday 23 June).
Is 9 May a public holiday in Luxembourg?
Yes. Europe Day, on 9 May, is a statutory public holiday in Luxembourg.
When is Luxembourg’s National Day?
Luxembourg’s National Day takes place every year on 23 June. It is a public holiday, and the festivities begin the evening before.