Austria in 2026 sees Labour Day (1 May) fall on a Friday โ an automatic three-day weekend for all nine Bundeslรคnder. The Assumption of Mary (15 August) lands on a Saturday, losing its weekday benefit, but the Immaculate Conception (8 December) falls on a Tuesday, allowing a bridge day on Monday 7 December for a four-day break.
With 13 public holidays, Austria continues to lead the EU in statutory days off. The Catholic south European holiday tradition remains deeply embedded in Austrian working life, distinguishing it clearly from neighbouring Germany, which observes only 9 nationwide holidays.
Public Holidays 2026
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Nationwide Public Holidays 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan 2026 | Thu | New Year's Day | Nationwide |
| 6 Jan 2026 | Tue | Epiphany | Nationwide |
| 6 Apr 2026 | Mon | Easter Monday | Nationwide |
| 1 May 2026 | Fri | National Holiday | Nationwide |
| 14 May 2026 | Thu | Ascension Day | Nationwide |
| 25 May 2026 | Mon | Whit Monday | Nationwide |
| 4 Jun 2026 | Thu | Corpus Christi | Nationwide |
| 15 Aug 2026 | Sat | Assumption of Mary | Nationwide |
| 26 Oct 2026 | Mon | Austrian National Day | Nationwide |
| 1 Nov 2026 | Sun | All Saints' Day | Nationwide |
| 8 Dec 2026 | Tue | Immaculate Conception | Nationwide |
| 25 Dec 2026 | Fri | Christmas Day | Nationwide |
| 26 Dec 2026 | Sat | St. Stephen's Day | Nationwide |
School Holidays 2026
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Burgenland โ School Holidays Overview
Easter Break
28.03.2026 - 06.04.2026
Pentecost Break
23.05.2026 - 25.05.2026
Summer Holidays
04.07.2026 - 06.09.2026
Autumn Break
27.10.2026 - 30.10.2026 + 11.11.2026
Christmas Break
24.12.2026 - 06.01.2027
Semester Break
09.02.2026 - 15.02.2026
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.