Traditions and customs, popular festivals in Luxembourg

Luxembourg is a surprising mix: a country of traditions, anchored in its historical rural culture, but also a modern country, perfectly adapted to the changes of our century. Its urban development and the quality of its infrastructure, its willingness to join a space program can attest to this. But, Luxembourg is a country which knows how to keep its traditions and customs, often linked to its religious traditions.
Due to the multicultural development of Luxembourg, other festivals have been added to Luxembourgish folklore. Luxembourg residents are keen of parties and there is no weekend without folkloric or festive events.

Find below the main traditional Luxembourgish festivals that you can attend or participate in Luxembourg, often coupled with the 11 public holidays in the year. Take the opportunity to taste many Luxembourgish specialties!

Dräikinneksdag – Epiphany Enjoy delicious pastries and elect your king/queen of the day	January, 6th
Liichtmëssdag and Candlemas For the greatest joy of children… and gourmets..	February, 2nd
Fuesend Carnival time Fuessonndeg and Fuesméindeg	February /March
Buergbrennen – Lent Sunday Attend the pyres in villages to burn winter	March
Bretzelsonndeg – Bretzel Sunday Buergsonndeg Offer a pretzel to your lover to declare your love!	March
Easter traditions Pallemsonndeg, Ouschteren and Weissouschteren and Emaischen – Emmaus Day Easter bunny, rattles and whistling birds	March/April
Oktav Pilgrimage in Luxembourg-City Most important religious event of the Greater Region	May
Notre-Dame-de-Fatima Pilgrimage in Wiltz – Ascension Thursday (Christ Himmelfahrt) Pilgrimage for the Portuguese community	May
Sprangprëssessioun in Echternach – Whit Tuesday Tuesday procession of Pentecost* (Péngschtsonnden and Péngschtmeinden) listed as a UNESCO World Heritage	June
Luxembourgish National Day – Nationalfeierdag Military parade, religious service, torchlight procession, fireworks and shows: come celebrate the birthday of the Grand Duke	June, 23rd
Schueberfouer, biggest funfair in Luxembourg-City Real institution in Luxembourg, a family event not to be missed!	August -September
De Kleeschen, Saint Nicholas day Niklosdag Highly anticipated by the children, he brings sweets and gifts accompagnied bt the “Black Peter”	December, 6th
Christmas period with Advents Markets – Chreschtdag et Stiewesdag Enjoy the magic of Christmas and it Advents Markets	End of November until December, 25th