Dag vun der Lëtzebuerger Sprooch - Day of the Luxembourgish Language

A key aspect of promoting the Luxembourgish language is increasing its visibility. The language should be present in public spaces and its value reinforced. Strengthening Luxembourgish as a living language and encouraging people to actively use it, is the main goal this year — because Luxembourgish connects and builds bridges.

The "Dag vun der Lëtzebuerger Sprooch" invites us to reflect on our language and linguistic situation. The way we effortlessly switch between languages in daily life — almost juggling them — is unique and truly enriching. Luxembourgish is deeply rooted in this multilingualism and plays an important role for everyone, as it is tied to the country’s origins, history and identity.

Learning a language also means engaging with its culture. A shared language fosters coexistence, solidarity, cooperation, and cohesion across all parts of the country, in schools, and in everyday life. Luxemburgish as well as every language should simplify communication, build friendships, and create social bonds.

The "Dag vun der Lëtzebuerger Sprooch" aims to motivate everyone to speak Luxembourgish — regardless of how well you speak it. People should feel encouraged to speak and to let others speak as well: Schwätz mat – Lëtzebuergesch verbënnt! That also means celebrating our language on September 26th.

Target audience

Anyone learning Luxembourgish

Organized by

Chamber of Crafts and some Employers’ Federations in collaboration with the Ministry of Culture

When

Starting September 26th, 2025

Where

Online

Description

Five Luxembourgish words and expressions are suggested that can be used in everyday life and professional settings. Through a QR code, participants can watch a short video to hear and learn these words, including their pronunciation.

Five Luxembourgish words and expressions on video

Target Audience

Adults, Youth

Organized by

Center for the Luxembourgish Language (ZLS)

When

September 23th – November 14th, 2025
Opening event on September 26th at 5:30 PM

Where

European Parliament Kirchberg – Europa Experience

Visitors' Center Konrad Adenauer Building

17 Avenue John F. Kennedy, Kirchberg

Practical Information

­The exhibition is part of the Europa Experience. An ID or passport is required to enter the building.

­Tram stop: Parlement européen

Contact

expo@lod.lu

Description

The exhibition "D'Lëtzebuerger Sprooch(en)" invites visitors to explore the Luxembourgish language and the linguistic landscape of Luxembourg. The title is intentionally ambiguous to reflect the country's complex language situation: the development of Luxembourgish, multilingualism, linguistic diversity, history, language change, and the role of Luxembourgish in literature and media. Guided tours and short talks on Luxembourg’s language situation will be offered.

Target Audience

Adults

Organized by

Zenter fir d'Lëtzebuerger Sprooch (ZLS) - Center for the Luxembourgish Language

When

September 26th, 2025 at 7:30 PM

Where

European Parliament Kirchberg – Europa Experience

Visitors' Center Konrad Adenauer Building

17 Avenue John F. Kennedy, Kirchberg

Practical Information

­The exhibition is part of the Europa Experience. An ID or passport is required to enter the building.

­Tram stop: Parlement européen

Contact

expo@lod.lu

Description

How well do you know Luxembourg's language situation? This special quiz will test your knowledge about Luxembourg, the Luxembourgish language, and multilingualism in the country. The quiz lasts about 30 minutes and offers great prizes. No prior knowledge of Luxembourgish is required to participate!

Target Audience

Adults

Organized by

Institut Pierre Werner

Registration

www.ipw.lu

Contact

info@ipw.lu, Tel: +352 49 04 43-1

When

5:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Where

European Parliament – Europa Experience

Visitors' Center Konrad Adenauer Building

17 Rue John F. Kennedy, Kirchberg

Practical Information

­An ID or passport is required to enter the building.

­Tram stop: Parlement européen

Description

Discover Luxembourg's fascinating multilingualism through a series of entertaining and insightful events:

• ­"J’ai un mot à vous dire" – A conference in French by Jean-Loup Chiflet, writer, humorist, and publisher, who humorously explores the complexity of the French language.
• ­"Germanistik ist heilbar" – A humorous talk in German with French translation by Philipp Scharrenberg, a German author, slam poet, and satirist known for his socially critical and witty stage and radio pieces.
• ­ Stand-up comedy in Spanish with French translation by Lidia Peña, actress and comedian.

Target Audience

­Adults

­Interested university students

­Luxembourgish teachers, IFEN training participants

Organized by

University of Luxembourg

When

September 26th , 2025, from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM

Where

University of Luxembourg, Campus Belval
Maison des Sciences Humaines – Blackbox (Ground Floor)
11, Porte des Sciences, Esch-sur-Alzette

Registration

By September 22th via this link

Practical Information

­Bring a smartphone, tablet, or laptop for interactive segments

­The lecture is also part of IFEN training and can be attended in person or virtually via WebEx

­No prior language knowledge required

Description

An academic lecture and workshop on digital youth communication in Luxembourg (Pdf, 131 Kb), led by Melissa Mujkić and Caroline Döhmer from the University of Luxembourg. Using authentic chat excerpts, linguistic phenomena such as words, punctuation, sentence structure, foreign language elements, and emojis are analyzed to gain insight into how young people in Luxembourg communicate today.
After the lecture, an interactive discussion will explore how youth language can be defined and which expressions have been used over the past decades.
This workshop aims to foster an open, intergenerational dialogue on linguistic diversity and raise awareness of the dynamic aspects of youth communication.

Target Audience

All music and language enthusiasts, young and old

Organized by

Children's Choir Ice Clic

When

September 26th, from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM

Where

­Two possibilities:

Ministry of Culture (Main Hall),

4 bd Roosevelt, Luxembourg City

­Or

Livestream via the Ministry of Culture’s YouTube channel (available until Monday, September 29, 2025)

Description

An entertaining pop concert that can be experienced live at the Ministry of Culture or streamed online. A group of children aged 8 to 12 perform the latest Luxembourgish pop songs by Jang Linster. The program includes songs like "Haut ass däin Dag", "Feier feier", "Du bass besonnesch", and deeper songs such as "Du bass net méi Du" (against bullying), "E Lidd ewéi gedréckt" (about fake news), "Gëfteg!" (against smoking), and dreamy titles like "Néirens anerwäerts", "Feierfonken", or "Wéi laang ass ëmmer".

Target Audience

Adults

Organized by

De Gudde Wëllen

When

September 26th, 2025, from 9:00 PM

Where

Culture Club De Gudde Wëllen,

17 rue du Saint Esprit, Luxembourg City

Description

The "Dag vun der Lëtzebuerger Sprooch" ends with a cool evening featuring Luxembourgish musicians Tommek, Nicool, and Sixo.

Target Audience

Young children in Cycle 1 of primary school

Organized by

Ministry of Culture and Ministry of Education, Children and Youth

When

During or after school hours

Where

At school, in the Maison Relais, or at home

Description

Reading of the UNESCO picture book What Makes Us Human, translated into Luxembourgish among 44 other languages. Children are taken on a creative journey through interpersonal communication. The book is available in all good bookstores.

Target Audience

Pupils in Cycles 1 to 4 of primary school

Organized by

SCRIPT, Ministry of Education, Children and Youth

When

During or after school hours

Where

At school, in the Maison Relais, or at home

Description

Students discover the richness of the Luxembourgish language by singing in Luxembourgish or participating in a theater challenge (Pdf, 293 Kb) about the language.

Target Audience

Students in 4e at secondary schools

Organized by

Center for the Luxembourgish Language (ZLS) and Ministry of Education, Children and Youth

When

During school hours

Where

At school

Description

Students can write their own article for the Lëtzebuerger Online Dictionnaire (LOD). A digital template is provided, and students are encouraged to be creative. What word or expression do they think is missing from the LOD? The most creative, funny, and bold suggestions will be added to the dictionary.

Target Audience

­Adults

­Luxembourgish language teachers (IFEN training)

Organized by

Institut national des langues Luxembourg (INLL)

When

September 26th, 2025, at 5:00 PM

Where

INLL (Festive Hall)

21 boulevard de la Foire, L-1528 Luxembourg

Tram stop: Faïencerie

Description

A discussion with Luxembourgish authors about using the language in literature. What works well in Luxembourgish, and what are the challenges? Authors will share their experiences and engage with the audience.

Target Audience

Adults

Organized by

Institut national des langues Luxembourg (INLL)

When

Starting September 26th at 6:00 AM

Where

Podcast

Description

Learners at INLL share their experiences with the Luxembourgish language, why they chose to learn it, and what it means to them.

Target Audience

­Adults with varying levels of Luxembourgish

­Luxembourgish language teachers (IFEN training)

Organized by

Bonobo Collective

When

September 26th, 2025 – Three workshops available (max. 8 participants each)

9:00–11:00 AM, 11:00 AM–1:00 PM, 2:30–4:30 PM

Where

Bibliothèque nationale de Luxembourg (BNL)

Conference Room (3rd Floor)
37D Avenue John F. Kennedy, L-1855 Luxembourg

Tram stop: Bibliothèque nationale

Registration

atelier.bonobo@gmail.com

Description

To celebrate the "Dag vun der Lëtzebuerger Sprooch" and multilingualism, Bonobo Collective offers a multilingual theater workshop based on Anton Tchekhov’s The Seagull. Participants explore different translations and stage scenes in Luxembourgish, incorporating influences from other languages to create a comfortable and creative experience.
More informations on the BNL Webpage.

Target Audience

Adults, especially those interested in learning Luxembourgish

Organized by

Actioun Lëtzebuergesch – Eis Sprooch

When

September 26th, 2025 until the end of October

Where

Social media

Contact

actioun@letzebuergesch.lu

Description

Starting on the "Dag vun der Lëtzebuerger Sprooch", short videos will be shared on social media showing typical situations where people use Luxembourgish expressions in a bakery. The goal is to teach everyday phrases like: "Léiwer eng Mëtsch oder e Kaffiskichelchen?"

Published by the Government Information and Press Service (SIP), this brochure provides a historical and sociological overview of the Luxembourgish language and the use of languages in the country — everything considered typical of Luxembourg. It is distributed to students in 4e at secondary schools and international schools, adult education institutions, municipalities, and many other locations. The brochure is freely available online via the SIP website.

The digital magazine of the Association Autisme Luxembourg a.s.b.l., covering life in Luxembourg in all its facets. For September 26, a special edition will be published featuring over a dozen articles about the Luxembourgish language.

Published by the Ministry of Education, Children and Youth, this magazine is aimed at children aged 8 to 12. It explores the Luxembourgish language and answers questions such as: What are its origins? What makes it special? Who speaks it? It also includes a selection of short stories in Luxembourgish.

The information magazine for parents, published by the Ministry of Education, Children and Youth. It features a special page about the Luxembourgish language and multilingualism, and presents the program for the "Day of the Luxembourgish Language." Foreign parents will learn why it is beneficial for their children to learn Luxembourgish.

The quarterly magazine of the Panda Club at the National Museum of Natural History, aimed at children aged 6 to 12. It offers a wide range of information about animals and plants.
The September edition focuses on the Luxembourgish language in the context of multilingualism.