Discovering Luxembourg

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© 2016 Dwellworks Page 5 Discovering Luxembourg
Economy
Luxembourg's stable and high-income features moderate low
a high level of innovation, and relatively low unemployment. According to the
Luxembourg was the second richest country in the world in 2011. The industrial sector,
which was dominated b until the 1960’s, has since diversified to include chemicals,
rubber, and a financial sector. an account for the majority of economic
output. The favorable corporate tax climate has attracted several, large tech companies to
continue increased growth in Luxembourg.
Public Holidays
Holiday Date
New Year’s Day 1 January
Good Friday Friday before Easter
Easter Monday Monday following Easter
Ascension 40 days after Easter
Whit Monday 7th Monday after Easter
Labour Day 1 May
Luxembourg National Holiday 23 June (unless the 23rd is a Sunday, then its moved to the 24th)
Assumption 15 August
All-Saint’s Day 1 November
Christmas Eve 24 December
Christmas Day 25 December
St. Stephen’s Day/Boxing Day 26 December
Time Zone
Local Time Zone
Luxembourg coincides with the Central European Time Zone (GMT +1). Luxembourg
observes Daylight Savings Time.
Telling Time
Luxembourg generally uses the 24-hour clock to tell time rather than the 12-hour clock.
Weather
Luxembourg has a mild, humid, temperate climate with no dry season. Waterproof outerwear
is advisable at all times of the year, as there is no discernible wet or dry season. The warm
season has an average daily high temperature above 19°C (66 F). The cold season has an
average daily high temperature below 7°C (44 F); snow is not uncommon.
 Climate: Oceanic Climate; summer (June to September); winter (November to March)
 Natural Hazards: Storms and flooding