Public holidays, school breaks and world days 2026

The eve of All Saints' Day, on 31 October. A festival of Celtic origin popularised by the US: costumes, pumpkins and sweets.

From 31 October to 8 November

A week off around All Saints' Day in Luxembourg schools.

From 1 to 30 November

Throughout November, men grow moustaches to raise awareness of men's health.

All Saints' Day, on 1 November. A public holiday; graves are decorated with chrysanthemums.

Singles' celebration born in China, on 11 November (11.11). It has become the world's biggest online shopping day.

World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims, on the third Sunday of November, recognised by the UN.

World Sustainable Transport Day, on 26 November, proclaimed by the UN.

The Friday after US Thanksgiving, in late November. A major discount day that kicks off end-of-year shopping.

Day after the 4th Thursday of November.

The Monday after Black Friday, dedicated to online deals.

On 6 December, Saint Nicholas brings children gifts and sweets: a major traditional celebration in Belgium and Luxembourg (“Kleeschen”).

From 19 December to 3 January 2027

Two weeks of school holidays around Christmas and New Year in Luxembourg.

World Meditation Day, on 21 December, proclaimed by the UN in 2024, around the winter solstice.

Christian feast of the birth of Jesus, on 25 December. A public holiday and the year's peak for gifts and family meals.

26 December, the day after Christmas, is a public holiday in Luxembourg.

New Year's Eve, 31 December, when people see in the new year.