Public Holidays in Austria 2026
13 nationwide statutory holidays in 2026
Austria has 13 nationwide statutory public holidays. The calendar combines fixed Catholic feast days with movable holidays linked to Easter and Pentecost. National Day is fixed on 26 October, while Easter Monday, Ascension Day, Whit Monday and Corpus Christi move each year.
Austria Public Holidays 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day |
| Jan 6 | Tuesday | Epiphany |
| Apr 6 | Monday | Easter Monday |
| May 1 | Friday | State Holiday |
| May 14 | Thursday | Ascension Day |
| May 25 | Monday | Whit Monday |
| Jun 4 | Thursday | Corpus Christi |
| Aug 15 | Saturday | Assumption of Mary |
| Oct 26 | Monday | National Day |
| Nov 1 | Sunday | All Saints' Day |
| Dec 8 | Tuesday | Immaculate Conception |
| Dec 25 | Friday | Christmas Day |
| Dec 26 | Saturday | St Stephen's Day |
Holiday rules can vary by sector or locality. Future religious and officially declared dates should be rechecked before travel, payroll or business planning.
Catholic Feast Days and National Day 2026
Holiday Rules in Austria
Austria's nationwide statutory holidays are fixed by law, but some provinces also recognise patron-saint or regional observances. A nationwide holiday that falls on a weekend is not automatically moved to Monday for all workers.
Austria Holiday Calendar: What to Know
- Austria has 13 nationwide statutory public holidays.
- National Day is observed on 26 October.
- Several nationwide holidays are Catholic feast days.
- Weekend public holidays are not automatically transferred to Monday.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many nationwide public holidays does Austria have?
Austria has 13 nationwide statutory public holidays.
When is Austria National Day?
National Day is observed on 26 October.
Does Austria move Sunday holidays to Monday?
Not as a general nationwide rule. A statutory holiday can fall on a weekend without a universal Monday substitute.
Are there regional holidays too?
Yes. Some provinces and localities have additional observances beyond the 13 nationwide statutory holidays.
Sources & methodology
View sources used for this page
Official municipal government list of Austria's statutory holidays for 2026 and 2027.
Independent calendar cross-check used for date, weekday and observed-day review. Government notices and statutory rules take precedence where they differ.
Source hierarchy: official government or statutory material first; independent calendar used as a cross-check. Future lunar, observed or annually proclaimed dates should be reconfirmed when final notices are issued.