Austria in 2024 celebrates a culturally rich calendar anchored by its 13 national public holidays โ the most generous count in the European Union. As a leap year, 2024 has 366 days, with Easter falling on 31 March, pushing the spring public holiday cluster of Ascension Day (9 May) and Whit Monday (20 May) into a favourable mid-May window.
Austria's nine Bundeslรคnder each stagger their semester break (Semesterferien) across three weeks in February โ one of the most distinctive features of the Austrian school calendar โ helping to spread demand on the country's Alpine ski resorts during peak winter season.
Public Holidays 2024
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Nationwide Public Holidays 2024
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan 2024 | Mon | New Year's Day | Nationwide |
| 6 Jan 2024 | Sat | Epiphany | Nationwide |
| 29 Mar 2024 | Fri | Good Friday | Nationwide |
| 1 Apr 2024 | Mon | Easter Monday | Nationwide |
| 1 May 2024 | Wed | National Holiday | Nationwide |
| 9 May 2024 | Thu | Ascension Day | Nationwide |
| 20 May 2024 | Mon | Whit Monday | Nationwide |
| 30 May 2024 | Thu | Corpus Christi | Nationwide |
| 15 Aug 2024 | Thu | Assumption of Mary | Nationwide |
| 26 Oct 2024 | Sat | Austrian National Day | Nationwide |
| 1 Nov 2024 | Fri | All Saints' Day | Nationwide |
| 8 Dec 2024 | Sun | Immaculate Conception | Nationwide |
| 25 Dec 2024 | Wed | Christmas Day | Nationwide |
| 26 Dec 2024 | Thu | St. Stephen's Day | Nationwide |
School Holidays 2024
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Burgenland โ School Holidays Overview
Easter Break
No break
Pentecost Break
No break
Summer Holidays
No break
Autumn Break
No break
Christmas Break
No break
Semester Break
No break
Holidays by Region
Frequently Asked Questions
How many public holidays does Austria have?
Austria has 13 national public holidays per year, which is among the highest number in the European Union. All 13 apply equally in all nine federal states.
What is Austrian National Day?
Austrian National Day (Nationalfeiertag) is on 26 October. It marks the day in 1955 when Austria declared permanent neutrality after the withdrawal of Allied occupation forces following World War II.
Is Epiphany (6 January) a public holiday in Austria?
Yes. Epiphany (Heilige Drei Kรถnige) on 6 January is an official public holiday throughout Austria. This distinguishes Austria from most other European countries, including Germany where it applies only in select states.
How long are summer holidays in Austria?
Austrian summer holidays (Sommerferien) last approximately 9 weeks, typically running from late June to early September. The exact dates vary slightly between the nine federal states.
What is the semester break in Austria?
The semester break (Semesterferien) is a one-week school break in February, observed at the end of the first academic semester. Different states take this break in different weeks of February to spread demand on ski resorts and travel.