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Public Holidays in Luxembourg 2027

Julien Sicard
Julien Sicard
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November 3, 2026
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November 3, 2026
LEGAL PUBLIC HOLIDAYS IN LUXEMBOURG, 2027

Luxembourg has 11 legal public holidays in 2027. 6 fall on a weekday and 5 on a weekend: Labor Day and Christmas Day on a Saturday, Europe Day, Assumption Day and St Stephen's Day on a Sunday. Staff who do not normally work those days get a compensatory day off.

11
On a weekday
6
On a weekend
5
Easter Monday
29 March
National Day
Wednesday 23 June

Luxembourg has 11 legal public holidays, set in the Labor Code. 8 have fixed dates, including Europe Day on 9 May and the National Day on 23 June. Easter Monday, Ascension Day and Whit Monday move with Easter, which is on 28 March in 2027. When a holiday falls on a day the employee does not normally work, the employer grants a compensatory day off.

Public holidays in Luxembourg, 2027

<table class="ert-table"><thead><tr><th>Date</th><th>Day</th><th>Public holiday</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>1 January</td><td>Friday</td><td>New Year's Day</td></tr><tr><td>29 March</td><td>Monday</td><td>Easter Monday</td></tr><tr><td>1 May</td><td>Saturday</td><td>Labor Day</td></tr><tr><td>6 May</td><td>Thursday</td><td>Ascension Day</td></tr><tr><td>9 May</td><td>Sunday</td><td>Europe Day</td></tr><tr><td>17 May</td><td>Monday</td><td>Whit Monday</td></tr><tr><td>23 June</td><td>Wednesday</td><td>National Day</td></tr><tr><td>15 August</td><td>Sunday</td><td>Assumption Day</td></tr><tr><td>1 November</td><td>Monday</td><td>All Saints' Day</td></tr><tr><td>25 December</td><td>Saturday</td><td>Christmas Day</td></tr><tr><td>26 December</td><td>Sunday</td><td>St Stephen's Day (Boxing Day)</td></tr></tbody></table>

Which 2027 holidays give a compensatory day off

<table class="ert-table"><thead><tr><th>Public holiday</th><th>Falls on</th><th>Compensatory day off</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>New Year's Day</td><td>Friday 1 January</td><td>No, paid day off</td></tr><tr><td>Easter Monday</td><td>Monday 29 March</td><td>No, paid day off</td></tr><tr><td>Labor Day</td><td>Saturday 1 May</td><td>Yes, for staff who do not normally work that day</td></tr><tr><td>Ascension Day</td><td>Thursday 6 May</td><td>No, paid day off</td></tr><tr><td>Europe Day</td><td>Sunday 9 May</td><td>Yes, for staff who do not normally work that day</td></tr><tr><td>Whit Monday</td><td>Monday 17 May</td><td>No, paid day off</td></tr><tr><td>National Day</td><td>Wednesday 23 June</td><td>No, paid day off</td></tr><tr><td>Assumption Day</td><td>Sunday 15 August</td><td>Yes, for staff who do not normally work that day</td></tr><tr><td>All Saints' Day</td><td>Monday 1 November</td><td>No, paid day off</td></tr><tr><td>Christmas Day</td><td>Saturday 25 December</td><td>Yes, for staff who do not normally work that day</td></tr><tr><td>St Stephen's Day (Boxing Day)</td><td>Sunday 26 December</td><td>Yes, for staff who do not normally work that day</td></tr></tbody></table>

What this means for remote teams

5 of the 11 holidays fall on a weekend in 2027: Labor Day on Saturday 1 May, Europe Day on Sunday 9 May, Assumption Day on Sunday 15 August, Christmas Day on Saturday 25 December and St Stephen's Day on Sunday 26 December. For staff on a Monday to Friday week, each gives a compensatory day off, in principle within 3 months. For the 2 December holidays, the employer can grant it until March 2028 if operations do not allow sooner. The employer can also set one fixed date for all staff after consulting staff representatives. Easter Monday (29 March), Whit Monday (17 May), All Saints' Day (Monday 1 November) and New Year's Day (Friday 1 January) make 3-day weekends.

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Frequently asked questions

How many public holidays does Luxembourg have in 2027?

11 legal public holidays. 6 fall on a weekday and 5 on a weekend: Labor Day and Christmas Day on a Saturday, and Europe Day, Assumption Day and St Stephen's Day on a Sunday.

What happens when a Luxembourg public holiday falls on a weekend?

If the employee does not normally work that day, the employer grants a compensatory day off, in principle within 3 months of the day after the holiday. For holidays in November and December, it can be granted until March of the next year if operations do not allow sooner.

When are Easter Monday, Ascension and Whit Monday in 2027?

Easter Monday is 29 March, Ascension Day is Thursday 6 May and Whit Monday is 17 May 2027. Easter Sunday is 28 March.

Is Europe Day a public holiday in Luxembourg?

Yes. 9 May is one of the 11 legal public holidays. In 2027 it falls on a Sunday.

When is Luxembourg National Day in 2027?

Wednesday 23 June 2027. It marks the official birthday of the Grand Duke and is one of the 11 legal public holidays.

Sources

  1. Guichet.lu, Working on public holidays. Checked 3 Nov 2026.
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