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🇦🇹 Austria Public Holidays 2026

Austria has 13 national public holidays in 2026 that apply everywhere, and 13 distinct dates once regional public holidays are included. The next public holiday in Austria is All Saints' Day on 1 November 2026, which is in 3 days.

🇦🇹 Next Public Holiday — Austria

All Saints' Day

Allerheiligen

1 November 2026

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All Public Holidays 2026

13 holidays
DateHolidayType
1 January 2026
New Year's Day
Neujahr
National
6 January 2026
Epiphany
Heilige Drei Könige
National
19 March 2026
Saint Joseph's Day
Josefstag
Not a day off
5 April 2026
Easter Sunday
Ostersonntag
Not a day off
6 April 2026
Easter Monday
Ostermontag
National
1 May 2026
National Holiday
Staatsfeiertag
National
4 May 2026
Saint Florian's Day
Florianitag
Not a day off
14 May 2026
Ascension Day
Christi Himmelfahrt
National
24 May 2026
Pentecost
Pfingstsonntag
Not a day off
25 May 2026
Whit Monday
Pfingstmontag
National
4 June 2026
Corpus Christi
Fronleichnam
National
15 August 2026
Assumption Day
Maria Himmelfahrt
National
24 September 2026
Saint Rupert's Day
Rupertitag
Not a day off
26 October 2026
National Holiday
Nationalfeiertag
National
1 November 2026
NextAll Saints' Day
Allerheiligen
National
11 November 2026
Saint Martin's Day
Martinstag
Not a day off
15 November 2026
Saint Leopold's Day
Leopolditag
Not a day off
8 December 2026
Immaculate Conception
Mariä Empfängnis
National
25 December 2026
Christmas Day
Weihnachten
National
26 December 2026
St. Stephen's Day
Stefanitag
National

Days listed but not counted in the 13 above

These days appear on many calendars as public holidays, and sources genuinely disagree about them. Where they conflict, we follow the official government or statutory source and name it below, so a day is only counted in the totals on this page if the law actually gives it to you. That is why our figure can be lower than the one you see elsewhere.

Saint Joseph's Day (Josefstag)Not a day off
What the law says: A Landespatron (patron saint) day, not a statutory holiday under § 7 of the Arbeitsruhegesetz.
In practice: Schools and many public offices close in the relevant Bundesländer, and the Education Ministry lists these days separately as school-free. Private-sector employees have no legal right to the day off.
Source followed: Arbeitsruhegesetz § 7; bmb.gv.at (Festtage der Landespatrone)
Easter Sunday (Ostersonntag)Not a day off
What the law says: Not listed among the 13 statutory holidays in § 7 of the Arbeitsruhegesetz.
In practice: Listed here for completeness. It always falls on a Sunday, so no working day is lost.
Source followed: Arbeitsruhegesetz § 7
Saint Florian's Day (Florianitag)Not a day off
What the law says: A Landespatron day, not a statutory holiday under § 7 of the Arbeitsruhegesetz.
In practice: School-free in Upper Austria and observed locally, but private-sector employees have no legal entitlement.
Source followed: Arbeitsruhegesetz § 7; bmb.gv.at (Festtage der Landespatrone)
Pentecost (Pfingstsonntag)Not a day off
What the law says: Whit Sunday is not listed among the 13 statutory holidays in § 7. Whit Monday is.
In practice: Listed here for completeness. It always falls on a Sunday, so no working day is lost.
Source followed: Arbeitsruhegesetz § 7
Saint Rupert's Day (Rupertitag)Not a day off
What the law says: A Landespatron day, not a statutory holiday under § 7 of the Arbeitsruhegesetz.
In practice: School-free in Salzburg and widely observed there, but not an Arbeitsruhegesetz holiday.
Source followed: Arbeitsruhegesetz § 7; bmb.gv.at (Festtage der Landespatrone)
Saint Martin's Day (Martinstag)Not a day off
What the law says: A Landespatron day, not a statutory holiday under § 7 of the Arbeitsruhegesetz.
In practice: School-free in Burgenland and widely marked, but private employees have no legal right to it.
Source followed: Arbeitsruhegesetz § 7; bmb.gv.at (Festtage der Landespatrone)
Saint Leopold's Day (Leopolditag)Not a day off
What the law says: A Landespatron day, not a statutory holiday under § 7 of the Arbeitsruhegesetz.
In practice: School-free in Vienna and Lower Austria, but not an Arbeitsruhegesetz holiday.
Source followed: Arbeitsruhegesetz § 7; bmb.gv.at (Festtage der Landespatrone)

Bridge Days 2026 — Best time-off deals

New Year's Day
1 leave day4 days off
Take 2 Jan 2026 off → 1 Jan 2026 to 4 Jan 2026 (4 days off, 1 leave day)
Epiphany
1 leave day4 days off
Take 5 Jan 2026 off → 3 Jan 2026 to 6 Jan 2026 (4 days off, 1 leave day)
Saint Joseph's Day
1 leave day4 days off
Take 20 Mar 2026 off → 19 Mar 2026 to 22 Mar 2026 (4 days off, 1 leave day)
Ascension Day
1 leave day4 days off
Take 15 May 2026 off → 14 May 2026 to 17 May 2026 (4 days off, 1 leave day)
Corpus Christi
1 leave day4 days off
Take 5 Jun 2026 off → 4 Jun 2026 to 7 Jun 2026 (4 days off, 1 leave day)
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many public holidays does Austria have in 2026?+
Austria has 13 national public holidays in 2026 that apply everywhere, and 13 distinct dates once regional public holidays are included.
What is the next public holiday in Austria?+
The next public holiday in Austria is All Saints' Day on 1 November 2026, which is in 3 days.
Why is Austria's 2026 public holiday total lower here than on some other calendars?+
Because 7 days that many calendars count are not statutory public holidays in Austria in 2026: Saint Joseph's Day, Easter Sunday, Saint Florian's Day, Pentecost, Saint Rupert's Day, Saint Martin's Day and Saint Leopold's Day. They are listed on this page and labelled "Not a day off", but left out of the 13-day total, because a day is only counted here if the law actually gives it to you. Where sources conflict we follow the official government or statutory source and name it, so you can see the disagreement rather than be puzzled by it.
Is Saint Joseph's Day a public holiday in Austria in 2026?+
No — not as a day off in 2026. A Landespatron (patron saint) day, not a statutory holiday under § 7 of the Arbeitsruhegesetz. In practice: Schools and many public offices close in the relevant Bundesländer, and the Education Ministry lists these days separately as school-free. Private-sector employees have no legal right to the day off. Source followed: Arbeitsruhegesetz § 7; bmb.gv.at (Festtage der Landespatrone).
Is Easter Sunday a public holiday in Austria in 2026?+
No — not as a day off in 2026. Not listed among the 13 statutory holidays in § 7 of the Arbeitsruhegesetz. In practice: Listed here for completeness. It always falls on a Sunday, so no working day is lost. Source followed: Arbeitsruhegesetz § 7.
Is Saint Florian's Day a public holiday in Austria in 2026?+
No — not as a day off in 2026. A Landespatron day, not a statutory holiday under § 7 of the Arbeitsruhegesetz. In practice: School-free in Upper Austria and observed locally, but private-sector employees have no legal entitlement. Source followed: Arbeitsruhegesetz § 7; bmb.gv.at (Festtage der Landespatrone).
Which other public holidays in Austria are listed but not counted?+
All 7 are listed in the "Days listed but not counted" section on this page, each with what the law says, what happens in practice, and the government source we followed: Saint Joseph's Day, Easter Sunday, Saint Florian's Day, Pentecost, Saint Rupert's Day, Saint Martin's Day and Saint Leopold's Day.
Are public holidays paid days off in Austria?+
In Austria, national public holidays are generally paid days off for employees. Regional holidays may vary by employer. Always verify with your employer or local labour authority.
Can I add Austria public holidays to my calendar?+
Yes. Use the "Add all holidays to calendar" button on this page to download an .ics file that works with Google Calendar, Apple Calendar, and Microsoft Outlook.
What are bridge days in Austria?+
Bridge days are working days between a public holiday and a weekend. By taking 1 bridge day off, you can get 4 or more consecutive days off. See the bridge days section above for the best opportunities in 2026.
Data source: Stadt Wien — Feiertage in Österreich ↗ · Verified: Yes · Report an error