Austria (AT)
Austria is a landlocked Central European republic of nine federal states (Bundesländer), renowned for its stunning Alpine landscapes, imperial history, world-class classical music, and high standard of living.
Capital: Vienna
Region: Europe
Language: German
Currency: EUR (€)
Cost of living: Expensive (index 72)
Emergency: 112
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Public Holidays 2026
15 holidays in Austria. Some may vary by region.
January 2026
Thu 1
New Year's Day Public Holiday
Neujahrstag
Tue 6
Epiphany Public Holiday
Heilige Drei Könige
National public holiday in Austria — shops and businesses closed.
April 2026
Mon 6
Easter Monday Public Holiday
Ostermontag
May 2026
Fri 1
Labour Day Public Holiday
Staatsfeiertag (Tag der Arbeit)
National Day of Austria — parades and events across the country.
Thu 14
Ascension Day Public Holiday
Christi Himmelfahrt
Mon 25
Whit Monday Public Holiday
Pfingstmontag
June 2026
Thu 4
Corpus Christi Public Holiday
Fronleichnam
Major Catholic processions across Austria. Particularly important in Tyrol and Salzburg.
August 2026
Sat 15
Assumption of Mary Public Holiday
Mariä Himmelfahrt
National public holiday — significant in Catholic Austria.
October 2026
Mon 26
Austrian National Day Public Holiday
Nationalfeiertag
Commemorates the Austrian Declaration of Neutrality (1955). Military parade in Vienna. Open day at government buildings.
November 2026
Sun 1
All Saints' Day Public Holiday
Allerheiligen
All businesses closed. Traditional visit to graves and lighting of candles.
Wed 11
Saint Martin's Day Bank Holiday
Martinstag
Not a public holiday, but widely celebrated with lantern processions (children) and the first tasting of the Martini Gansl (St. Martin's goose). Some regional variation.
December 2026
Tue 8
Immaculate Conception Public Holiday
Mariä Empfängnis
National public holiday. Christmas shopping peaks. Many businesses close.
Fri 25
Christmas Day Public Holiday
1. Weihnachtstag
Sat 26
Second Day of Christmas Public Holiday
2. Weihnachtstag
Thu 31
New Year's Eve Optional
Silvester
Not an official holiday, but many businesses close early. Vienna's Silvesterpfad (New Year's Path) is one of Europe's largest free outdoor celebrations.
Note: Some holidays in Austria apply only to specific regions or states. Check local regulations for your area.