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 10 public holidays in the year. Take the opportunity to taste many Luxembourgish specialties!
Enjoy delicious pastries and elect your king/queen of the day | January, 6th | ||
For the greatest joy of children… and gourmets.. | February, 2nd | ||
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Attend the pyres in villages to burn winter | February /March | ||
Bretzelsonndeg – Bretzel Sunday Buergsonndeg Offer a pretzel to your lover to declare your love! | March /April | ||
Easter traditions Pallemsonndeg, Ouschteren and Weissouschteren and Emaischen – Emmaus Day Easter bunny, rattles and whistling birds | April / May | ||
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 | April / May | ||
Sprangprëssessioun in Echternach – Whit Tuesday Tuesday procession of Pentecost* (Péngschtsonnden and Péngschtmeinden) listed as a UNESCO World Heritage | May / 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 |
