Austria's 2026 public holiday calendar opens strongly: Epiphany (6 January) falls on a Tuesday, and Easter Sunday is on 5 April — an early date that places Easter Monday on 6 April and Ascension Day on 14 May (Thursday). Taking Friday 15 May as a bridge day creates a four-day weekend around Ascension.
Labour Day (1 May) falls on a Friday in 2026 — one of the most calendar-friendly placements possible, giving every Austrian worker a three-day weekend without using any annual leave. Whit Monday follows on 25 May, adding another public holiday just 24 days later.
Austrian National Day (26 October) falls on a Monday in 2026 — automatically extending the weekend. This is a much more favourable placement than in 2024 or 2025, when the day fell on a weekend. Christmas Day (25 December) is a Friday and St Stephen's Day (26 December) is a Saturday — a four-day festive break from 24 to 27 December.
Nationwide Holidays 2026
13 holidays
Public Holidays for all of Austria
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | 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 |
Burgenland — Additional Holidays
3 regional
Burgenland — Regional Public Holidays 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Oct 2026 | Sat | Day of the Plebiscite | Regional |
| 11 Nov 2026 | Wed | St. Martin's Day | Regional |
| 24 Dec 2026 | Thu | Christmas Eve | Regional |
Carinthia — Additional Holidays
3 regional
Carinthia — Regional Public Holidays 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Mar 2026 | Thu | St. Joseph's Day | Regional |
| 11 Nov 2026 | Wed | St. Martin's Day | Regional |
| 24 Dec 2026 | Thu | Christmas Eve | Regional |
Lower Austria — Additional Holidays
2 regional
Lower Austria — Regional Public Holidays 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Nov 2026 | Sun | St. Leopold's Day | Regional |
| 24 Dec 2026 | Thu | Christmas Eve | Regional |
Upper Austria — Additional Holidays
2 regional
Upper Austria — Regional Public Holidays 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 May 2026 | Mon | St. Florian's Day | Regional |
| 24 Dec 2026 | Thu | Christmas Eve | Regional |
Salzburg — Additional Holidays
2 regional
Salzburg — Regional Public Holidays 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Sept 2026 | Thu | St. Rupert's Day | Regional |
| 24 Dec 2026 | Thu | Christmas Eve | Regional |
Styria — Additional Holidays
2 regional
Styria — Regional Public Holidays 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Mar 2026 | Thu | St. Joseph's Day | Regional |
| 24 Dec 2026 | Thu | Christmas Eve | Regional |
Tyrol — Additional Holidays
2 regional
Tyrol — Regional Public Holidays 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Mar 2026 | Thu | St. Joseph's Day | Regional |
| 24 Dec 2026 | Thu | Christmas Eve | Regional |
Vorarlberg — Additional Holidays
2 regional
Vorarlberg — Regional Public Holidays 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Mar 2026 | Thu | St. Joseph's Day | Regional |
| 24 Dec 2026 | Thu | Christmas Eve | Regional |
Vienna — Additional Holidays
2 regional
Vienna — Regional Public Holidays 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Nov 2026 | Sun | St. Leopold's Day | Regional |
| 24 Dec 2026 | Thu | Christmas Eve | Regional |
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Easter in Austria in 2026?
Easter Sunday falls on 5 April 2026. Easter Monday is 6 April. Ascension Day follows on 14 May (Thursday) and Whit Monday on 25 May — a tight spring cluster with two bridge day opportunities.
Does Austrian National Day offer a long weekend in 2026?
Yes — Austrian National Day (26 October) falls on a Monday in 2026, automatically creating a three-day weekend. This is a significantly better placement than the Saturday/Sunday falls of 2024 and 2025.
Does Labour Day create a long weekend in 2026?
Yes — Labour Day (1 May) falls on a Friday in 2026. Every Austrian worker gets a three-day weekend automatically. No annual leave needed — one of the best Labour Day placements in recent years.
Is the Immaculate Conception (8 December) favourable in 2026?
8 December falls on a Tuesday in 2026. Taking Monday 7 December as leave creates a four-day weekend from Saturday 5 to Tuesday 8 December — a solid bridge day opportunity before the Christmas season.
How does the early Easter affect Austria's 2026 spring holidays?
Easter on 5 April is early, placing the spring break in the first week of April for most Bundesländer. This compresses the gap between Easter and Ascension Day (14 May), but both still offer good bridge day opportunities.