Jura Independence Day marks a pivotal moment in Swiss history, the peaceful separation of the predominantly French-speaking and Catholic region of Jura from the largely German-speaking and Protestant Canton of Bern. The holiday commemorating the 1974 plebiscite in which parts of Jura voted to form their own canton.

National Day in Luxembourg honors the Grand Duke’s official birthday and serves as the country’s national holiday. Originally linked to the monarch’s birthday, the date was fixed in 1961 to ensure pleasant summer weather. Across the country, towns host concerts, cultural events, and family gatherings, making it a joyful celebration of Luxembourg’s heritage, monarchy, and independence.