Truck Driving Bans in Luxembourg 2026 Next ban

Data verified: 2026-07-04 · local time: 21:20

Is there a truck ban in Luxembourg today?

No ban is active right now. The next ban window: Sat 17 Oct from 21:30 (local time).

Luxembourg has no general Sunday truck ban. Instead it bans transit trucks over 7.5 t GVW (with or without trailer) by direction of travel: traffic toward France is banned from 21:30 on Saturdays and holiday eves until 21:45 on Sundays and public holidays, and traffic toward Germany from 23:30 on Saturdays and holiday eves until 21:45 on Sundays and public holidays. Domestic transport, trucks with a destination in Luxembourg and transit toward Belgium are not covered. Legal basis: Grand-Ducal regulation of 19 July 1997.

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Next ban windows (7 days)

Date	From	Until	Details
Sat 17 Oct	21:30	23:59	Weekend ban begins (Sat & public-holiday eves, running to 21:45 Sun/holiday) — transit trucks >7.5t: from 21:30 towards France, from 23:30 towards Germany. Transit towards Belgium and transport within Luxembourg are exempt.
Sat 17 Oct	23:30	23:59	Belgium, France->Germany
Sun 18 Oct	00:00	21:45	Sunday & public-holiday ban (year-round, to 21:45) — transit trucks >7.5t. Transit towards Belgium and transport within Luxembourg are exempt.

Weekly ban rules

Rule	When	Hours	Where	Vehicles	Notes
Transit ban toward France	Every Sunday and the French-list public holidays, starting the evening before	Sat/eve 21:30 – Sun/holiday 21:45	Luxembourg road network, transit traffic heading to France	Lorries in transit over 7.5 t GVW, with or without trailer	Roadside parking on the public highway, including rest areas, is also prohibited for affected trucks during the ban period.
Transit ban toward Germany	Every Sunday and the German-list public holidays, starting the evening before	Sat/eve 23:30 – Sun/holiday 21:45	Luxembourg road network, transit traffic heading to Germany	Lorries in transit over 7.5 t GVW, with or without trailer	Germany-bound transit starts two hours later than France-bound transit (23:30 instead of 21:30). Roadside parking is also prohibited during the ban period.

Ban dates 2026 (holidays)

Date	Day	Holiday	Hours	Scope
2026-01-01	Thursday	New Year's Day	Eve 21:30 (FR) / 23:30 (DE) – 21:45	Transit toward France and Germany
2026-04-03	Friday	Good Friday	Eve 23:30 – 21:45	Transit toward Germany
2026-04-06	Monday	Easter Monday	Eve 21:30 (FR) / 23:30 (DE) – 21:45	Transit toward France and Germany
2026-05-01	Friday	Labour Day	Eve 21:30 (FR) / 23:30 (DE) – 21:45	Transit toward France and Germany
2026-05-08	Friday	VE Day	Eve 21:30 – 21:45	Transit toward France
2026-05-14	Thursday	Ascension Day	Eve 21:30 (FR) / 23:30 (DE) – 21:45	Transit toward France and Germany
2026-05-25	Monday	Whit Monday	Eve 21:30 (FR) / 23:30 (DE) – 21:45	Transit toward France and Germany
2026-06-04	Thursday	Corpus Christi	Eve 23:30 – 21:45	Transit toward Germany
2026-07-14	Tuesday	Bastille Day	Eve 21:30 – 21:45	Transit toward France
2026-08-15	Saturday	Assumption Day	Eve 21:30 – 21:45	Transit toward France
2026-10-03	Saturday	German National Holiday (Day of German Unity)	Eve 23:30 – 21:45	Transit toward Germany
2026-11-01	Sunday	All Saints' Day	Eve 21:30 (FR) / 23:30 (DE) – 21:45	Transit toward France and Germany
2026-11-11	Wednesday	Armistice Day	Eve 21:30 – 21:45	Transit toward France
2026-12-25	Friday	Christmas Day	Eve 21:30 (FR) / 23:30 (DE) – 21:45	Transit toward France and Germany
2026-12-26	Saturday	Boxing Day	Eve 23:30 – 21:45	Transit toward Germany

Exemptions

Live animals
Perishable foodstuffs of animal origin (fresh, frozen or otherwise)
Perishable foodstuffs of plant origin (fresh or raw only) and flowers, cut or potted
Empty journeys to Germany directly linked to transporting the exempt goods above
Materials for properly authorised economic, sporting, cultural, educational or political events
Agricultural products from the harvest site to storage, packaging or processing locations during the harvest period
Press products, commercial removals, and traders' vehicles selling goods at markets or fairs
Combined transport between loading place and transshipment site (or transshipment site and destination) up to 200 km, toward Germany
Emergency vehicles of the Grand-Ducal Police, army, customs, civil protection and fire brigade, and accident recovery trucks
Vehicles keeping factories that serve immediate public need running, with a special permit from the Ministry of Transport shown at any control

Fines

Driver: up to €250

Direction of travel decides everything

Luxembourg is the only country in the region whose truck ban depends on where the vehicle is heading. The same loaded truck can legally drive on a Sunday toward Belgium but not toward France or Germany. Enforcement therefore focuses on transit status and direction: dispatchers should check both the Luxembourg lists and the destination country's own Sunday and holiday bans, since a truck released at 21:45 in Luxembourg still meets the German ban (until 22:00) or French ban on the other side of the border.

Parking ban during restricted hours

During ban periods, trucks subject to the restriction may not park on the public highway, including motorway rest areas. Plan to reach a private site or leave Luxembourg territory before the ban starts.

Frequently asked questions

Is there a truck ban in Luxembourg today?

No ban is active right now. The next ban window: Sat 17 Oct from 21:30 (local time).

Are trucks banned every Sunday in Luxembourg?

Not all trucks. The ban covers transit trucks over 7.5 t GVW heading toward France or Germany. Other truck traffic, including domestic transport, is not restricted.

Which trucks are affected by the Luxembourg ban?

Lorries in transit with a total permissible mass over 7.5 t, with or without a trailer, travelling toward France or Germany.

Does the ban apply to domestic Luxembourg transport?

No. Transport within the Grand Duchy and trucks whose destination is in Luxembourg are not covered.

Does the ban apply to trucks going to Belgium?

No. Transit traffic heading toward Belgium is explicitly excluded from the ban.

Why do the start times differ for France and Germany?

The ban mirrors the neighbouring country's own restrictions. France-bound transit stops from 21:30 on Saturdays and holiday eves, Germany-bound transit from 23:30. Both end at 21:45 on the Sunday or holiday.

What is the fine for violating the ban in Luxembourg?

Drivers face a fine of up to €250. Police increase motorway patrols during ban periods, and parking on the public highway is also prohibited for affected trucks.

Which holidays trigger the ban in 2026?

The holiday list depends on direction. Toward Germany: Good Friday, Corpus Christi, 3 October and Boxing Day, among others. Toward France: VE Day, Bastille Day, Assumption Day and Armistice Day, among others. Both directions share New Year's Day, Easter Monday, 1 May, Ascension Day, Whit Monday, All Saints' Day and Christmas Day.