Schueberfouer
Season or date: Late August to early September
Grand duchy''s largest traveling funfair and market founded 1340. Ferris wheels and stalls line up.
Festivals in Luxembourg
Discover traditional festivals and celebrations of this country
Festivals
Echternach Dancing Procession
Season or date: Tuesday after Whit Sunday
UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage. Religious procession marching through town with band.
Buergbrennen (Bonfire)
Season or date: First Sunday of Lent
Fire festival burning giant torches to welcome spring.
Wine Festivals
Season or date: September
Held in Moselle River towns. Tasting and fireworks featured.
National Day (National Holiday)
Season or date: June 23
Military parade and fireworks coinciding with Grand Duke''s birthday.
Winter Lights
Season or date: Late November to December
Capital Christmas market and illuminations.
Emaischen (Easter Market)
Season or date: Easter Monday
Medieval festival at Vianden Castle. Basket weaving market origin.
Night Marathon
Season or date: May
International marathon running through nighttime capital.
Francophonie Festival
Season or date: March
French-speaking cultural week. Numerous film and music events.
Summer Carnival
Season or date: Late February to early March
Parades in various locations. Remich's "Straéiner Kären" famous.
Public holidays
- New Year
- Easter Monday
- May Day
- Ascension Day
- Whit Monday
- Grand Duke''s Birthday
- Assumption of Mary
- All Saints'' Day
- Christmas
- Boxing Day