New Year's Day, also commonly known as Jour de l'An, is one of the most celebrated public holidays in Luxembourg. This holiday marks the start of the new calendar year and it's celebrated on January 1st annually. Similar to numerous other countries across the globe, Luxembourgers bid farewell to the previous year and welcome the new year with enthusiasm and hope.
The celebration often commences on New Year's Eve, with grand family feasts, parties, and public events. The night is filled with the sound of fireworks and peals of laughter echoing around the streets. The abounding festive spirit paints every corner of Luxembourg with joy and contentment. Toasting with Crémant, a locally produced sparkling wine, has been a tradition in Luxembourg’s New Year's Eve celebrations.
On New Year's Day, many Luxembourgers visit family and friends to exchange New Year greetings and wishes. The holiday may also involve a range of traditional foods and drinks. Taking quiet walks along the enthralling meadows or serene water bodies to experience the blissful calm of the new year is also a common practice. Despite the varied celebrations, the crux remains the same - to embrace the new beginning with positivity and well-wishing.