Public Holidays in Austria
Statutory public holidays in Austria, with the dates that give people the day off, how the calendar is set, and what it means for travel, cities and culture.
Austria at a glance
Austria’s public holidays are mostly Catholic feast days set by federal law, with National Day on 26 October the main secular date. Several are observed nationwide while others vary by state.
Because Easter is moveable, the Easter Monday and Ascension holidays shift each year, and many businesses close on the bridge days around them.
Austria public holidays 2026
Austria has 13 public holidays in 2026 – the statutory days off. The table below lists those public holidays; observances and other non-statutory dates are not part of the total.
| Holiday | Date | Type |
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| New Year's Day | Jan 1Thu | National |
| Epiphany | Jan 6Tue | National |
| Easter Monday | Apr 6Mon | National |
| Labor Day | May 1Fri | National |
| Ascension Day | May 14Thu | National |
| Pentecost Monday | May 25Mon | National |
| Corpus Christi | Jun 4Thu | National |
| Assumption Day | Aug 15Sat | National |
| National Day | Oct 26Mon | National |
| All Saints' Day | Nov 1Sun | National |
| Immaculate Conception | Dec 8Tue | National |
| Christmas Day | Dec 25Fri | National |
Showing 12 of 13 public holidays for 2026.
Major cities in Austria
The urban centres that anchor most trips to Austria.
Vienna
An imperial capital of ring-boulevard palaces, coffee houses and opera houses.
Salzburg
A baroque city beneath a fortress, birthplace of Mozart and the Sound of Music.
Innsbruck
A Tyrolean city of colourful medieval facades beneath the Nordkette peaks.
Graz
A university city with a UNESCO old town and a hill topped by a clock tower.
Linz
An industrial and arts city on the Danube with a baroque main square.
Hallstatt
A tiny lakeside village of pastel houses, mirrored in a mountain lake.
Top attractions in Austria
The places that draw most visitors to Austria.
Schonbrunn Palace
A vast baroque summer palace with formal gardens and a hilltop gloriette.
Historic Centre of Salzburg
A baroque old town of cathedral squares, narrow lanes and a fortress above.
Hallstatt-Dachstein
A salt-mining landscape and alpine lake village that has inspired imitations worldwide.
Semmering Railway
A 19th-century mountain railway of viaducts and tunnels through alpine scenery.
Wachau Valley
A Danube valley of terraced vineyards, abbeys and apricot orchards.
Grossglockner High Alpine Road
A scenic toll road climbing to a glacier beneath Austria's highest peak.
Festivals, food and getting around Austria
What the calendar looks like on the ground, and how to move through the country around it.
Festivals behind the holidays
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New Year's Day
Falls on Jan 1
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Epiphany
Falls on Jan 6
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Saint Joseph's Day
Falls on Mar 19
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March Equinox
Falls on Mar 20
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Palm Sunday
Falls on Mar 29
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Daylight Saving Time starts
Falls on Mar 29
Food & drink
Getting around
The OBB rail network is fast and punctual; mountain passes close in winter and cable cars do much of the climbing work.
Travelling around Austria’s holidays
What the dates mean once you are there.
Book around the peaks
Transport and hotels in Austria tighten around major holidays; reserve early for the busiest weeks.
Check opening hours
Museums, banks and government offices usually close on statutory holidays, and often on the nearest Monday.
Carry local currency
Small vendors and rural businesses frequently take cash only, especially on holidays when banks are shut.
Expect crowded transport
Long weekends produce the year's heaviest road, rail and air traffic. Build in extra travel time.
Confirm the official list
Austria's holiday dates are confirmed by government announcement; check the year page for the final arrangement.
Plan the long weekends
Pairing a holiday with adjacent weekends gives the longest breaks of the year — and the busiest.
Austria public holidays: common questions
How many public holidays does Austria have?
Austria has 13 public holidays in 2026, counting every date typed National, Substitute or Bank in our calendar. Observances, religious dates and regional holidays are listed separately and left out of the total, because they are not days off across the whole country.
Where can I find the full 2026 list?
The complete 2026 calendar for Austria is on the year page, with every recorded date in order.
Are Austria's public holidays paid?
Statutory national holidays are generally paid leave for employees. Observances and commemorative days are usually not.
Do holidays move if they fall on a weekend?
Where a holiday falls on a weekend, Austria typically observes it on the nearest weekday. Check the year page for the confirmed arrangement.
Are there regional holidays in Austria?
Some holidays are observed only in certain regions or by certain communities. The year page lists what applies nationally.
Which years are covered for Austria?
Calendars are published for 2027, 2026, 2025.
School holidays in Austria
School term dates in Austria
School calendar data last updated 10 Sep 2026. Dates come from education ministries and local education authorities; always re-check with the school before booking travel.