Public Holidays & School Holidays 2025-2026 in Luxembourg
Coordinating family holidays and the Luxembourg professional calendar can be quite a puzzle. This 2025-2026 guide compiles the essentials: official public holidays, school holidays in Luxembourg and neighbouring border regions, plus legal tips to optimise your leave. A strategic roadmap designed for residents and cross-border commuters from France, Belgium, and Germany.
Public Holidays 2025
| Date | Day | Holiday | Opportunity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 January | Wednesday | New Year | X |
| 21 April | Monday | Easter Monday | Long weekend |
| 1 May | Thursday | Labour Day | Possible bridge |
| 9 May | Friday | Europe Day | Long weekend |
| 29 May | Thursday | Ascension | Possible bridge |
| 9 June | Monday | Whit Monday | Long weekend |
| 23 June | Monday | National Day | Long weekend |
| 15 August | Friday | Assumption | Long weekend |
| 1 November | Saturday | All Saints’ Day | X (weekend) |
| 25 December | Thursday | Christmas | Bridge with the 26th |
| 26 December | Friday | St. Stephen’s Day | Long weekend |
Public Holidays 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Opportunity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 January | Thursday | New Year | Possible bridge |
| 6 April | Monday | Easter Monday | Long weekend |
| 1 May | Friday | Labour Day | Long weekend |
| 9 May | Saturday | Europe Day | X (weekend) |
| 14 May | Thursday | Ascension | Possible bridge |
| 25 May | Monday | Whit Monday | Long weekend |
| 23 June | Tuesday | National Day | Possible bridge |
| 15 August | Saturday | Assumption | X (weekend) |
| 1 November | Sunday | All Saints’ Day | Compensatory leave |
| 25 December | Friday | Christmas | Long weekend |
| 26 December | Saturday | St. Stephen’s Day | (weekend) |
Opportunities for Bridges and Long Weekends
Strategic Bridges 2025
- Thursday 1 May → Take Friday 2 May off
- Thursday 29 May → Take Friday 30 May off
Strategic Bridges 2026
- Thursday 1 January → Take Friday 2 January off
- Thursday 14 May → Take Friday 15 May off
- Tuesday 23 June → Take Monday 22 June off
Natural Long Weekends
- 2025: 21 April, 9 May, 9 June, 23 June, 15 August, 26 December
- 2026: 6 April, 1 May, 25 May, 25 December
Special Rule: Compensatory Leave
When a public holiday falls on a Sunday, employees are entitled to a compensatory day off:
- To be taken within 3 months following the public holiday
- Cannot be converted into monetary compensation
- Does not count towards the annual paid leave entitlement
Application in 2026: 1 November (Sunday) entitles you to a compensatory day off to be taken before 31 January 2027.
Annual Summary 2025-2026
- Public holidays 2025: 11 (including 1 Saturday)
- Public holidays 2026: 11 (including 3 weekends, 1 with compensatory leave)
- School holidays: 59 days (5 main periods)
- Possible bridges: 6 major opportunities
Possible optimisation: By taking 6 days off at the right times, you can get up to 24 combined rest days over the school year (bridges + weekends + public holidays).
Overview of the 2025-2026 School Year
Period: From Monday 15 September 2025 to Wednesday 15 July 2026
The Luxembourg school year 2025-2026 spans 43 weeks, including 59 school holiday days divided into 5 main periods.
School Holiday Calendar 2025-2026
- All Saints’ Break: Saturday 1 November to Sunday 9 November 2025 (school resumes Monday 10/11)
- Saint Nicholas’ Day: Saturday 6 December 2025 (no school break as it falls on a weekend)
- Christmas Holidays: Saturday 20 December 2025 to Sunday 4 January 2026 (school resumes Monday 5/01)
- Carnival Break: Saturday 14 February to Sunday 22 February 2026 (school resumes Monday 23/02)
- Easter Holidays: Saturday 28 March to Sunday 12 April 2026 (school resumes Tuesday 14/04)
- Whitsun Break: Saturday 23 May to Sunday 31 May 2026 (school resumes Monday 1/06)
Practical Tips
For Parents
- Plan your leave according to school periods
- Anticipate extracurricular activities
- Make use of compensatory leave for family time
For Professionals
- Book time off early for strategic bridges
- Coordinate with colleagues during high-demand periods
- Use long weekends for well-deserved breaks
For Businesses
- Plan schedules with anticipated absences in mind
- Communicate the annual calendar from January
- Prepare for sensitive periods to maintain operations
The Essential Comparison for Cross-Border Workers
For families of cross-border workers, coordinating children’s holidays can be a real challenge. Here’s a comparison table of school holidays between Luxembourg and neighbouring regions.
| Holiday Period | Luxembourg | France (Zone B - Grand Est) | Belgium (Wallonia) | Germany (Saarland / Rhineland-P.) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Saints’ 2025 | 01/11 - 09/11 | 18/10 - 03/11 | 25/10 - 09/11 | 13/10 - 24/10 |
| Christmas 2025-2026 | 20/12 - 04/01 | 20/12 - 05/01 | 27/12 - 11/01 | 22/12 - 02/01 |
| Winter / Carnival 2026 | 14/02 - 22/02 | 07/02 - 23/02 | 21/02 - 08/03 | 16/02 - 21/02 (Saarland) (No holidays in Rhineland-P.) |
| Spring / Easter 2026 | 28/03 - 12/04 | 11/04 - 27/04 | 11/04 - 26/04 | 07/04 - 17/04 |
| Ascension / Whitsun 2026 | 23/05 - 31/05 (Whitsun) | No specific holidays | 14/05 - 17/05 (Ascension) | 26/05 - 29/05 (Saarland) (1 day on 15/05 in Rhineland-P.) |
| Summer 2026 | 16/07 - 14/09 | From 05/07 | From 01/07 | 29/06 - 07/08 |
Good to Know: The Rule for a Public Holiday Falling on a Sunday
What happens if a public holiday falls on a non-working day?
In Luxembourg, the law protects employees. If a legal public holiday falls on a day normally not worked by the employee (typically a Sunday, but also a Saturday in some work patterns), the employee is entitled to a compensatory day off.
In 2026, this is the case for All Saints’ Day, Sunday 1 November.
- This day off must be taken within 3 months following the date of the public holiday.
- It must be taken in kind (an actual day off) and cannot be replaced by financial compensation.
Be sure to discuss with your employer to set a date that works best for you!
With this information in hand, you are now ready to plan your 2025-2026 year in the best possible way. Make the most of each rest period and every long weekend!
Sources: Ministry of National Education, Children and Youth (MENJE), Luxembourg Labour Code. Updated: July 2025.