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