(L-R) Carl Adalsteinsson, First Government Adviser at the Ministry of Culture; Eric Thill, Luxembourg's Minister of Culture; Pierre Reding, Commissioner for the Luxembourgish Language; Alexandre Ecker, Director of the Centre for the Luxembourgish Language;
Credit: MCULT
Luxembourg's Ministry of Culture has announced the second edition of Luxembourgish Language Day, which will once again place the Luxembourgish language and multilingualism at the centre of attention across the Grand Duchy on Saturday 26 September 2026.
Minister of Culture Eric Thill presented the varied programme of this year's edition to the press, following the success of the inaugural Luxembourgish Language Day in 2025.
According to the Ministry of Culture, numerous municipalities, clubs and associations responded to its call to participate in the 2026 edition. The programme has consequently been expanded to include more than 60 activities across the country, giving a wide public the opportunity to discover or become better acquainted with the Luxembourgish language.
“Luxembourgish Language Day is part of the action plan for the Luxembourgish language and concretely implements Measure 38, which, among other things, promotes the promotion and visibility of the Luxembourgish language,” said Eric Thill. “The goal is not only to discuss Luxembourgish, but to live it and use it in everyday life: in the family, at school, at work, in clubs, in culture, in music, in literature and in the theatre. At the same time, the plurilingual character of our society should be highlighted as a strength and as a component of our identity.”
As part of the second edition, a national campaign has also been launched. The mascot of the day is a squirrel, a reference to one of the favourite words among people learning Luxembourgish. Under the slogan “Dat ass…” (“This is…”), the campaign focuses on various Luxembourgish words and terms, including “Seechomes”, “Gromperekichelchen” and “Muckefuck”.
The Ministry noted that a visual toolbox allows associations, municipalities and other actors participating on 26 September to create their own posters and social media posts and put their own stamp on the day. Activities can also be added to the programme.
A varied and decentralised programme is planned for 26 September, ranging from conferences and interactive crash courses to theatre and film workshops, film screenings, games and studios, concerts, language cafés, exhibitions, publications and podcasts.
Official activities include LëtzCamp, which will take place at the National Institute for Languages Luxembourg (INLL) in Luxembourg City According to the Ministry, everyone will have the opportunity to contribute ideas, experiences and proposals for the future of the Luxembourgish language. The discussions are intended to help develop concrete measures and ideas.
Another special moment will be the preview of the animated film Julian is a nobody! at 14:00 at CinéStarlight in Dudelange. The film will be shown in a Luxembourgish version by Jang Linster.
The full programme and further information are available at dag.lëtzebuergesch.lu.
