GermanyvsLuxembourg
Nationwide public holidays in 2026. Regional days are left out — they only apply in some areas.
7
Days you're both off
2
Only Germany
4
Only Luxembourg
What the numbers say
In 2026, Germany has 9 nationwide public holidays and Luxembourg has 11, so Luxembourg gets 2 more days off. They line up on 7 dates, including Neujahr, Ostermontag, Tag der Arbeit and Christi Himmelfahrt.
What matters for time off is how many land on weekdays: Germany has 7 on working days (2 fall on a weekend), against 7 for Luxembourg (4 on a weekend).
For short breaks, Germany offers 5 long weekends (a Monday or Friday holiday) and 2 possible bridge days (a Tuesday or Thursday holiday); Luxembourg offers 4 and 3. Luxembourg has more bridge-day opportunities. The busiest month is May in Germany and May in Luxembourg.
Shared days
Both countries close. Nothing gets done either side.
Only Germany
Luxembourg is working — expect one-sided quiet.
Only Luxembourg
Germany is working these days.
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