December 2026: public holidays, school breaks and world days in Luxembourg

Every date in December 2026 in Luxembourg: public holidays, school holidays, world days, sales and key moments and what each one means.

6Sun
Saint Nicholas
Sunday December 6 · Commercial moment
On 6 December, Saint Nicholas brings children gifts and sweets: a major traditional celebration in Belgium and Luxembourg (“Kleeschen”).
19Sat
Christmas holidays (Luxembourg)
from Saturday December 19, 2026 to Sunday January 3, 2027 · Congé scolaire
Two weeks of school holidays around Christmas and New Year in Luxembourg.
21Mon
Winter (December solstice)
Monday December 21 · Season & milestone
Astronomical start of winter: the December solstice, on 21 or 22 December. It is the shortest day of the year.
21Mon
World Meditation Day
Monday December 21 · World day
World Meditation Day, on 21 December, proclaimed by the UN in 2024, around the winter solstice.
25Fri
Christmas
Friday December 25 · Public holiday
Christian feast of the birth of Jesus, on 25 December. A public holiday and the year's peak for gifts and family meals.
26Sat
St Stephen's Day (26 December)
Saturday December 26 · Public holiday
26 December, the day after Christmas, is a public holiday in Luxembourg.
31Thu
New Year's Eve
Thursday December 31 · Commercial moment
New Year's Eve, 31 December, when people see in the new year.