2028 is a leap year for Austria โ 366 days โ with Easter falling on 16 April, a comfortable mid-April placement. Labour Day (1 May) falls on a Monday, creating an automatic long weekend. Austrian National Day (26 October) lands on a Thursday, making Friday 27 October an excellent bridge day for a four-day weekend.
Austria's 13 public holidays in 2028 are well distributed across the year, with particularly strong clustering in AprilโJune and around National Day in late October.
Public Holidays 2028
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Nationwide Public Holidays 2028
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan 2028 | Sat | New Year's Day | Nationwide |
| 6 Jan 2028 | Thu | Epiphany | Nationwide |
| 14 Apr 2028 | Fri | Good Friday | Nationwide |
| 17 Apr 2028 | Mon | Easter Monday | Nationwide |
| 1 May 2028 | Mon | National Holiday | Nationwide |
| 25 May 2028 | Thu | Ascension Day | Nationwide |
| 5 Jun 2028 | Mon | Whit Monday | Nationwide |
| 15 Jun 2028 | Thu | Corpus Christi | Nationwide |
| 15 Aug 2028 | Tue | Assumption of Mary | Nationwide |
| 26 Oct 2028 | Thu | Austrian National Day | Nationwide |
| 1 Nov 2028 | Wed | All Saints' Day | Nationwide |
| 8 Dec 2028 | Fri | Immaculate Conception | Nationwide |
| 25 Dec 2028 | Mon | Christmas Day | Nationwide |
| 26 Dec 2028 | Tue | St. Stephen's Day | Nationwide |
School Holidays 2028
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Burgenland โ School Holidays Overview
Easter Break
08.04.2028 - 17.04.2028
Pentecost Break
03.06.2028 - 05.06.2028
Summer Holidays
01.07.2028 - 03.09.2028
Autumn Break
27.10.2028 - 31.10.2028
Christmas Break
24.12.2028 - 06.01.2029
Semester Break
14.02.2028 - 19.02.2028
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.