Working days 2026
In 2026 Luxembourg has a total of 254 working days.
How many working days are there in 2026?
Working days
254
Public holidays
11
7 on weekdays
Other weekday holidays
0
Most: July (23 days) – Least: May (18 days)
Monthly breakdown
January
- Working days:21
- Public holidays:1
- Other weekday holidays:0
Holidays impacting working days
- 01. Nouvel An (THU)
February
- Working days:20
- Public holidays:0
- Other weekday holidays:0
March
- Working days:22
- Public holidays:0
- Other weekday holidays:0
April
- Working days:21
- Public holidays:1
- Other weekday holidays:0
Holidays impacting working days
- 06. Lundi de Pâques (MON)
May
- Working days:18
- Public holidays:3
- Other weekday holidays:0
Holidays impacting working days
- 01. 1er mai (FRI)
- 09. Journée de l'Europe (SAT)
- 14. Ascension (THU)
- 25. Lundi de Pentecôte (MON)
June
- Working days:21
- Public holidays:1
- Other weekday holidays:0
Holidays impacting working days
- 23. Fête nationale (TUE)
July
- Working days:23
- Public holidays:0
- Other weekday holidays:0
August
- Working days:21
- Public holidays:0
- Other weekday holidays:0
Holidays impacting working days
- 15. Assomption (SAT)
September
- Working days:22
- Public holidays:0
- Other weekday holidays:0
October
- Working days:22
- Public holidays:0
- Other weekday holidays:0
November
- Working days:21
- Public holidays:0
- Other weekday holidays:0
Holidays impacting working days
- 01. Toussaint (SUN)
December
- Working days:22
- Public holidays:1
- Other weekday holidays:0
Holidays impacting working days
- 25. Noël (FRI)
- 26. Lendemain de Noël (SAT)
Other countries
In Luxembourg, employees benefit from 11 public holidays per year, legally recognized and remunerated as ordinary working days. The standard working week is fixed at 40 hours, and no replacement day exists if a public holiday falls on a weekend. There is no concept of a distinct bank holiday in the Luxembourg system.
Frequently asked questions
If a public holiday falls on a Saturday, does the employee receive an additional day off or compensation?
No, there is no replacement day mechanism in Luxembourg. If a public holiday coincides with a weekend, no additional day is granted. The public holiday is simply 'lost' from the perspective of additional remuneration.
How should public holidays be declared in a monthly payroll calculation in Luxembourg?
Public holidays must be paid as ordinary working days, at the employee's normal salary rate. It is recommended to identify them separately on payslips for greater administrative clarity and legal compliance.
What is the exact number of public holidays in 2026 in Luxembourg?
There are 11 public holidays in 2026, including New Year's Day, Easter Monday, Ascension Day, Whit Monday, National Day (23 June), and Christmas. This list is fixed and defined by Luxembourg legislation.
Are religious holidays such as Assumption and All Saints' Day mandatory non-working days?
Yes, in Luxembourg, Assumption (15 August) and All Saints' Day (1 November) are official public holidays and legally non-working days. Employees cannot be required to work on these days, except for specific contractual derogations.
Are Europe Day (9 May) and Ascension Day always public holidays in Luxembourg?
Yes, Europe Day and Ascension Day are recognized public holidays in Luxembourg. Ascension Day is a moveable feast based on the Christian calendar, while Europe Day is fixed on 9 May.