Austria in 2027 faces a Christmas calendar where both 25 and 26 December fall on the weekend โ Saturday and Sunday โ meaning neither public holiday provides a weekday off. Easter is early (28 March), compressing the spring term. However, the Assumption of Mary (15 August) falls on a Sunday, and Labour Day (1 May) on a Saturday โ making 2027 one of the weaker years for automatic long weekends in Austria's otherwise generous holiday calendar.
Despite this, Austria's 13 public holidays still far exceed the EU average, and the SeptemberโDecember period offers opportunities around All Saints' Day (1 November, Monday) and the Immaculate Conception (8 December, Wednesday).
Public Holidays 2027
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Nationwide Public Holidays 2027
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan 2027 | Fri | New Year's Day | Nationwide |
| 6 Jan 2027 | Wed | Epiphany | Nationwide |
| 26 Mar 2027 | Fri | Good Friday | Nationwide |
| 29 Mar 2027 | Mon | Easter Monday | Nationwide |
| 1 May 2027 | Sat | National Holiday | Nationwide |
| 6 May 2027 | Thu | Ascension Day | Nationwide |
| 17 May 2027 | Mon | Whit Monday | Nationwide |
| 27 May 2027 | Thu | Corpus Christi | Nationwide |
| 15 Aug 2027 | Sun | Assumption of Mary | Nationwide |
| 26 Oct 2027 | Tue | Austrian National Day | Nationwide |
| 1 Nov 2027 | Mon | All Saints' Day | Nationwide |
| 8 Dec 2027 | Wed | Immaculate Conception | Nationwide |
| 25 Dec 2027 | Sat | Christmas Day | Nationwide |
| 26 Dec 2027 | Sun | St. Stephen's Day | Nationwide |
School Holidays 2027
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Burgenland โ School Holidays Overview
Easter Break
20.03.2027 - 29.03.2027
Pentecost Break
15.05.2027 - 17.05.2027
Summer Holidays
03.07.2027 - 05.09.2027
Autumn Break
27.10.2027 - 31.10.2027
Christmas Break
24.12.2027 - 06.01.2028
Semester Break
08.02.2027 - 13.02.2027
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.