Luxembourg
Luxembourg guarantees 26 working days of paid leave (most generous in EU). 11 public holidays. Maternity 20 wks (CNS), paternity 10 days. Sick pay 100% for 13 weeks (Employers’ Mutual Insurance).
Annual paid leave
26 days (L.233-4)Labour Code art. L.233-4: 26 working days/year (≈5.2 wks). +1 day after 5 yrs seniority in some CLAs. Pro-rata accrual.
| Type | Duration | Pay | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual leave | 26 j | 100% | Plus haut UE |
| Youth | +3-6 j | 100% | < 25 ans variable |
| Accrual | Pro rata | — | 2,17 j/mois |
Public holidays
11 holidays11 holidays in Luxembourg. If on Sunday, compensatory rest within 3 months.
| Day | Date | Status | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 janvier | Nouvel An | All | — |
| Mar-Apr | Lundi de Pâques | All | Variable |
| 1 mai | Fête du Travail | All | — |
| 9 mai | Fête de l’Europe | All | Depuis 2019 |
| May | Ascension | All | — |
| May-Jun | Lundi Pentecôte | All | — |
| 23 juin | National Day | All | Grand-Duc |
| 15 août | Assomption | All | — |
| 1 novembre | Toussaint | All | — |
| 25 décembre | Noël | All | — |
| 26 décembre | Saint-Étienne | All | — |
Sick leave
100% 13 wks · CNS afterEmployers’ Mutual: covers 100% salary first 77 days of illness. Beyond: National Health Fund (CNS) at 100% (cap 5x minimum wage).
| Scenario | Waiting | Pay | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Days 1-77 (13 wks) | 0 j | 100% | Mutualité |
| Beyond | — | 100% CNS | Jusqu’à 78 sem/4 ans |
| Work accident | 0 j | 100% AAA | — |
Maternity, paternity, parental
20 wks mat · 10 days patMaternity 20 wks (8 pre + 12 post) at 100% CNS (capped). Paternity 10 days at 100%. Parental leave 4-6 months paid (CAE).
| Type | Duration | Pay | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maternity | 20 sem | 100% CNS | 8+12 |
| Paternity | 10 j | 100% | — |
| Parental | 4-6 mois | Indemnité CAE | Jusqu’à 6 ans |
| Adoption | 12 sem | 100% CNS | — |
Special leaves
L.233-16Labour Code L.233-16: extraordinary leaves for marriage 3 days, birth 2 days, moving 2 days, spouse/child death 3 days, child’s wedding 1 day.
| Type | Duration | Pay | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marriage | 3 j | 100% | L.233-16 |
| Birth | 2 j | 100% | Père |
| Spouse/child death | 3 j | 100% | — |
| Parent death | 1 j | 100% | — |
| Moving | 2 j | 100% | Tous 3 ans |
| Adoption | 3 j | 100% | — |
Information current as of last update. This guide does not replace local legal advice. For specific situations, consult a labor lawyer in the relevant country.
Centralize Luxembourg absence management
Illizeo applies Labour Code + CNS + Employers’ Mutual with 26 days leave (EU record), 20-wk maternity, 10-day paternity.
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