Austria Public Holidays 2026
January
New Year's Day
New Year's Day is the first day of the year, or January 1, in the Gregorian calendar.
Epiphany
Epiphany is a Christian holiday celebrated globally on January 6 each year. It commemorates two events recorded in the Bible: the three wise men's visit to baby Jesus; and Jesus' baptism.
March
Saint Joseph's Day
Saint Joseph's Day is a state holiday in Austria
Palm Sunday
Palm Sunday is a Christian feast that commemorates Jesus Christ's entry into Jerusalem. It is also the start of Holy Week.
Good Friday
Good Friday is a global Christian observance two days before Easter Sunday.
Easter Sunday
Easter Sunday commemorates Jesus Christ's resurrection, according to Christian belief.
Easter Monday
Easter Monday is the day after Easter Sunday.
May
Labor Day
Labor Day, International Workers' Day, and May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world.
Labor Day / May Day
Labor Day, International Workers' Day, and May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world.
Saint Florian's Day
Saint Florian's Day is a state holiday in Austria
Mother's Day
Mother's Day celebrates the achievements and efforts of mothers and mother figures.
Ascension Day
Ascension Day is the 40th day of Easter. It is a religious holiday that commemorates the ascension of Jesus Christ into heaven.
Pentecost Sunday
Many Christians all over the world annually observe Pentecost, also known as Whitsunday or Whit Sunday.
Pentecost Monday
Whit Monday, or Pentecost Monday, is a Christian holiday that falls on the day after Pentecost, which is also known as Whit Sunday or Whitsunday.
June
September
Yom Kippur
Yom Kippur (Day of Atonement) is an important Jewish holiday that centers on the themes of atonement and repentance.
Saint Rupert's Day
Saint Rupert's Day is a state holiday in Austria
European Heritage Days
European Heritage Days is an observance in Austria
October
November
All Saints' Day
Many churches honor all their saints on All Saints' Day, also known as All Hallows' Day.
All Souls' Day
All Souls' Day falls on November 2 each year. It is a day of alms giving and prayers for the dead.
Saint Martin's Day
Saint Martin's Day is a state holiday in Austria
Saint Leopold's Day
Saint Leopold's Day is a state holiday in Austria
First Advent Sunday
The first Sunday of Advent marks the beginning of the Christian year.
December
Immaculate Conception
The Feast of the Immaculate Conception is a Christian observance on December 8 each year.
Christmas Eve
Christmas Eve is the day before Christmas Day and falls on December 24 in the Gregorian calendar.
Christmas Day
Christmas Day is one of the biggest Christian celebrations and falls on December 25 in the Gregorian calendar.
St. Stephen's Day
St. Stephen's Day is a national holiday in Austria
New Year's Eve
New Year's Eve is the last day of the year, December 31, in the Gregorian calendar.