Austria's 2027 public holiday calendar is challenged by several fixed-date holidays landing on weekends. Labour Day (1 May) falls on a Saturday, Christmas Day (25 December) on a Saturday, and St Stephen's Day (26 December) on a Sunday — all absorbed into the weekend with no compensatory days.
The brightest spot is All Saints' Day (1 November) falling on a Monday in 2027, giving all Austrians an automatic three-day weekend. Ascension Day falls on 6 May (Thursday), offering the standard bridge day opportunity on Friday 7 May. Easter Sunday is on 28 March — early — placing Easter Monday on 29 March.
Austrian National Day (26 October) falls on a Tuesday in 2027. Taking Monday 25 October as leave creates a four-day weekend stretching from Saturday 23 to Tuesday 26 October. The Immaculate Conception (8 December) lands on a Wednesday, squarely mid-week — workers would need two bridge days to build a longer break around it.
Nationwide Holidays 2027
14 holidays
Public Holidays for all of Austria
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | 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 |
Burgenland — Additional Holidays
2 regional
Burgenland — Regional Public Holidays 2027
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Oct 2027 | Sun | Day of the Plebiscite | Regional |
| 24 Dec 2027 | Fri | Christmas Eve | Regional |
Carinthia — Additional Holidays
3 regional
Carinthia — Regional Public Holidays 2027
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Mar 2027 | Fri | St. Joseph's Day | Regional |
| 11 Nov 2027 | Thu | St. Martin's Day | Regional |
| 24 Dec 2027 | Fri | Christmas Eve | Regional |
Lower Austria — Additional Holidays
2 regional
Lower Austria — Regional Public Holidays 2027
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Nov 2027 | Mon | St. Leopold's Day | Regional |
| 24 Dec 2027 | Fri | Christmas Eve | Regional |
Upper Austria — Additional Holidays
2 regional
Upper Austria — Regional Public Holidays 2027
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 May 2027 | Tue | St. Florian's Day | Regional |
| 24 Dec 2027 | Fri | Christmas Eve | Regional |
Salzburg — Additional Holidays
2 regional
Salzburg — Regional Public Holidays 2027
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Sept 2027 | Fri | St. Rupert's Day | Regional |
| 24 Dec 2027 | Fri | Christmas Eve | Regional |
Styria — Additional Holidays
2 regional
Styria — Regional Public Holidays 2027
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Mar 2027 | Fri | St. Joseph's Day | Regional |
| 24 Dec 2027 | Fri | Christmas Eve | Regional |
Tyrol — Additional Holidays
2 regional
Tyrol — Regional Public Holidays 2027
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Mar 2027 | Fri | St. Joseph's Day | Regional |
| 24 Dec 2027 | Fri | Christmas Eve | Regional |
Vorarlberg — Additional Holidays
2 regional
Vorarlberg — Regional Public Holidays 2027
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Mar 2027 | Fri | St. Joseph's Day | Regional |
| 24 Dec 2027 | Fri | Christmas Eve | Regional |
Vienna — Additional Holidays
2 regional
Vienna — Regional Public Holidays 2027
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Nov 2027 | Mon | St. Leopold's Day | Regional |
| 24 Dec 2027 | Fri | Christmas Eve | Regional |
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Easter in Austria in 2027?
Easter Sunday falls on 28 March 2027 — one of the earliest dates in recent years. Easter Monday is 29 March. The early placement compresses the spring term and pushes Ascension Day (6 May) and Whit Monday (17 May) to early-to-mid May.
Does Christmas provide extra days off in Austria in 2027?
No — Christmas Day (25 December) falls on a Saturday and St Stephen's Day (26 December) on a Sunday in 2027. Both public holidays are absorbed into the weekend. Austria has no substitute holiday system, so workers receive no compensatory days off.
Is All Saints' Day favourable in 2027?
Yes — All Saints' Day (1 November) falls on a Monday in 2027, giving every Austrian worker a three-day weekend. This is one of the year's best public holiday placements given that Labour Day and Christmas both fall on weekends.
Does Austrian National Day offer a long weekend in 2027?
Partially. National Day (26 October) falls on a Tuesday in 2027. Taking Monday 25 October as annual leave creates a four-day weekend from Saturday 23 to Tuesday 26 October — worthwhile but requires one day of leave.
What is the best bridge day opportunity in Austria in 2027?
Ascension Day (6 May, Thursday) is the strongest opportunity — taking Friday 7 May creates a four-day weekend. With Labour Day on a Saturday offering no benefit, the Ascension Brückentag is the highlight of Austria's spring holiday calendar in 2027.