2024 in Luxembourg
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Events in the year 2024 in Luxembourg.
Events
- 7-11 May - Luxembourg participates in the Eurovision Song Contest for the first time since 1993, being represented by Tali, who finishes 13th with her song "Fighter".
- 9 June – In the election for the European Parliament, in which Luxembourg is represented by 6 MEPs, the Democratic Party loses one seat while the Alternative Democratic Reform Party wins one for the first time.
- 23 June – On the Grand Duke's Official Birthday, Henri, Grand Duke of Luxembourg announces that his son and heir Guillaume will assume royal duties beginning in October, in preparation for Henri's eventual abdication.[1]
- 26 September – Pope Francis makes a one-day visit to Luxembourg as part of the first papal visit to the country since 1985.[2]
Holidays
- 1 January - New Year's Day
- 1 April - Easter Monday
- 1 May - International Workers' Day
- 9 May - Ascension Day
- 9 May - Europe Day
- 20 May - Whit Monday
- 23 June – National Day
- 15 August - Assumption Day
- 1 November - All Saints' Day
- 25 December - Christmas Day
- 26 December - Saint Stephen's Day
