Petition for the Declaration of a Public Holiday on October 3, 2025, to Mark the Accession of the New Grand Duke - Petitions
Petition for the Declaration of a Public Holiday on October 3, 2025, to Mark the Accession of the New Grand Duke
Public petition n°3731
Petitioner: Joseph Paul
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Purpose of the petition
Request to declare October 3, 2025, a national holiday We, the undersigned, citizens and residents of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, respectfully submit this petition to request the declaration of Friday, October 3, 2025, as a national holiday, in honor of the accession to the throne of His Royal Highness Prince Guillaume, the future Grand Duke of Luxembourg. This historic event represents a unique moment in the life of our nation-a peaceful and symbolic transition of power, embodying the stability and continuity of our constitutional monarchy. It is a day of national pride, reflection, and celebration, worthy of official recognition.
Reason for the petition
While we understand that public festivities are planned for Saturday, October 4, we firmly believe that proclaiming a public holiday on the actual day of the accession would: Allow the public to follow and fully participate in official ceremonies; Strengthen national unity and civic engagement; Pay tribute to the reign of His Royal Highness Grand Duke Henri and welcome the new sovereign with dignity. We therefore ask you to reconsider your position and give this historic day the recognition it deserves.
Collection of registered signatures
After analysing all the registered signatures, 303 were valid.
Verified signatures
303 / 5 500
Key information
Threshold not reached
Submission date
30/06/2025
Opening of the signature collection
18/09/2025
Additional information
Petition background
Petition signatories
12/11/2025
Request concerning the continuation of the petition as an ordinary petition
12/11/2025
The threshold of 4500 signatures is not reached for the public petition n°3731, on 12-11-02025 - Number of signatures after validation: 279
12/11/2025
Validated electronic signatures: 303
30/10/2025
The period for signing the public petition n°. 3731 is closed on 30-10-2025 - Number of electronic signatures before validation: 1
18/09/2025
The public petition n°3731 is open for signature, on 18-09-2025
17/09/2025
Statement of admissibility
17/09/2025
The public petition n°3731 was declared admissible by the Committee on Petitions on 17-09-2025
Admissibility: admissible Start date of the signature period: 18-09-2025 at 0:00 a.m. End date of the signature period: 29-10-2025 at 11:59 p.m.
17/09/2025
The Committee on Petitions issued an opinion positive regarding the public petition n° 3731, on 17-09-2025
Opinion of the Committee on Petitions: positive
30/06/2025
The petition public n°3731 is submitted the 30-06-2025
Title of the petition: Pétition pour la Déclaration d'un Jour Férié le 3 Octobre 2025 à l'Occasion de l'Avènement du Nouveau Grand-Duc Aim of the petition: Demande de déclaration du 3 octobre 2025 comme jour férié national Nous, soussignés, citoyens et résidents du Grand-Duché de Luxembourg, vous adressons respectueusement cette pétition afin de solliciter la déclaration du vendredi 3 octobre 2025 comme jour férié national, en l'honneur de l'accession au trône de Son Altesse Royale le Prince Guillaume, futur Grand-Duc de Luxembourg. Cet événement historique représente un moment unique dans la vie de notre nation - une transition pacifique et symbolique du pouvoir, incarnant la stabilité et la continuité de notre monarchie constitutionnelle. Il s'agit d'un jour de fierté nationale, de réflexion et de célébration, qui mérite d'être reconnu officiellement. Motivation of the general interest of the petition: Bien que nous comprenions que des festivités publiques soient prévues pour le samedi 4 octobre, nous croyons fermement que la proclamation d'un jour férié le jour même de l'avènement permettrait de : Permettre à la population de suivre et de participer pleinement aux cérémonies officielles ; Renforcer l'unité nationale et l'engagement civique ; Rendre hommage au règne de Son Altesse Royale le Grand-Duc Henri et accueillir dignement le nouveau souverain. Nous vous prions donc de bien vouloir reconsidérer votre position et d'accorder à cette journée historique la reconnaissance qu'elle mérite.
