Austria in 2025 benefits from a public holiday calendar with several favourably placed dates. Easter Sunday falls on 20 April, giving the spring holiday cluster a comfortable late-April timing. Austrian National Day (26 October) lands on a Sunday โ again absorbed into the weekend โ but Christmas Day (25 December) falls on a Thursday, offering a natural long weekend leading into Boxing Day.
Austria's nine Bundeslรคnder continue to stagger school holidays, particularly the February semester break, to manage demand on the country's world-class Alpine ski resorts.
Public Holidays 2025
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Nationwide Public Holidays 2025
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan 2025 | Wed | New Year's Day | Nationwide |
| 6 Jan 2025 | Mon | Epiphany | Nationwide |
| 18 Apr 2025 | Fri | Good Friday | Nationwide |
| 21 Apr 2025 | Mon | Easter Monday | Nationwide |
| 1 May 2025 | Thu | National Holiday | Nationwide |
| 29 May 2025 | Thu | Ascension Day | Nationwide |
| 9 Jun 2025 | Mon | Whit Monday | Nationwide |
| 19 Jun 2025 | Thu | Corpus Christi | Nationwide |
| 15 Aug 2025 | Fri | Assumption of Mary | Nationwide |
| 26 Oct 2025 | Sun | Austrian National Day | Nationwide |
| 1 Nov 2025 | Sat | All Saints' Day | Nationwide |
| 8 Dec 2025 | Mon | Immaculate Conception | Nationwide |
| 25 Dec 2025 | Thu | Christmas Day | Nationwide |
| 26 Dec 2025 | Fri | St. Stephen's Day | Nationwide |
School Holidays 2025
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Burgenland โ School Holidays Overview
Easter Break
12.04.2025 - 21.04.2025
Pentecost Break
07.06.2025 - 09.06.2025
Summer Holidays
28.06.2025 - 31.08.2025
Autumn Break
27.10.2025 - 31.10.2025
Christmas Break
24.12.2025 - 06.01.2026
Semester Break
10.02.2025 - 15.02.2025
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.