How many public holidays does Austria have in 2026?
Austria has 13 public holidays in 2026, per Austrian Public Holidays 2026 (gesetzliche Feiertage).
Austria has 13 public holidays in 2026, per Austrian Public Holidays 2026 (gesetzliche Feiertage). The longest long weekend lasts 3 days on 4–6 April 2026.
13 Public Holidays
Public HolidayToday
January
Winter
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
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Sat
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- 1New Year's Day
- 6Epiphany
February
Winter
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
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Fri
Sat
1
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No holidays this month.
March
Spring
Sun
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Fri
Sat
1
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No holidays this month.
April
Spring
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Sat
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- 6Easter Monday
May
Spring
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Sat
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- 1State Holiday (Labour Day)
- 14Ascension Day
- 25Whit Monday
June
Summer
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
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- 4Corpus Christi
July
Summer
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
1
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31
No holidays this month.
August
Summer
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
1
2
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- 15Assumption Day
September
Autumn
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Sat
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No holidays this month.
October
Autumn
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
1
2
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- 26Austrian National Day
November
Autumn
Sun
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Tue
Wed
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Fri
Sat
1
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- 1All Saints' Day
December
Winter
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
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30
31
- 8Immaculate Conception
- 25Christmas Day
- 26St Stephen's Day
Long Weekends in Austria, 2026
Austria has 7 long-weekend periods in 2026 — runs of two or more consecutive work-free days formed by holidays and weekends. The longest lasts 3 days on 4–6 April 2026, covering Easter Monday. Use the day-by-day breakdown of each period to plan trips and leave requests.
4–6 April 2026
*includes a regular Saturday
3 days
- Sat4Saturday
- Sun5SundayHoliday
- Mon6Easter MondayHoliday
1–3 May 2026
*includes a regular Saturday
3 days
- Fri1State Holiday (Labour Day)Holiday
- Sat2Saturday
- Sun3SundayHoliday
23–25 May 2026
*includes a regular Saturday
3 days
- Sat23Saturday
- Sun24SundayHoliday
- Mon25Whit MondayHoliday
15–16 August 2026
entirely official days off
2 days
- Sat15Assumption DayHoliday
- Sun16SundayHoliday
24–26 October 2026
*includes a regular Saturday
3 days
- Sat24Saturday
- Sun25SundayHoliday
- Mon26Austrian National DayHoliday
31 October – 1 November 2026
*includes a regular Saturday
2 days
- Sat31Saturday
- Sun1All Saints' DayHoliday
25–27 December 2026
entirely official days off
3 days
- Fri25Christmas DayHoliday
- Sat26St Stephen's DayHoliday
- Sun27SundayHoliday
Austria Public Holidays in 2026
Throughout 2026, Austria has 13 public holidays. The first holiday falls on 1 January (New Year's Day) and the last on 26 December (St Stephen's Day).
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 January 2026 | Thursday | New Year's Day | Holiday |
| 6 January 2026 | Tuesday | Epiphany | Holiday |
| 6 April 2026 | Monday | Easter Monday | Holiday |
| 1 May 2026 | Friday | State Holiday (Labour Day) | Holiday |
| 14 May 2026 | Thursday | Ascension Day | Holiday |
| 25 May 2026 | Monday | Whit Monday | Holiday |
| 4 June 2026 | Thursday | Corpus Christi | Holiday |
| 15 August 2026 | Saturday | Assumption Day | Holiday |
| 26 October 2026 | Monday | Austrian National Day | Holiday |
| 1 November 2026 | Sunday | All Saints' Day | Holiday |
| 8 December 2026 | Tuesday | Immaculate Conception | Holiday |
| 25 December 2026 | Friday | Christmas Day | Holiday |
| 26 December 2026 | Saturday | St Stephen's Day | Holiday |
Official source: Austrian Public Holidays 2026 (gesetzliche Feiertage) (The thirteen nationwide legal holidays under the Rest Periods Act (Arbeitsruhegesetz). Holidays falling on a weekend are not moved. St Florian (4 May), St Joseph (19 March), and other state patron days are provincial, not national.). Compiled by CalendarWorld. The thirteen nationwide legal holidays under the Rest Periods Act (Arbeitsruhegesetz). Provincial patron-saint days are additional in some states. Holidays falling on a weekend are not moved.
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Seasons in Austria
Austria is in the Northern Hemisphere, with four temperate seasons.
Current season in Austria
Spring
March – May
Days lengthen and temperatures climb after winter; trees blossom and the growing season begins.
Astronomical: 20 Mar – 21 JunSummer
June – August
The warmest season, with the longest daylight hours around the summer solstice.
Astronomical: 21 Jun – 23 SepAutumn
September – November
Temperatures cool and days shorten; deciduous leaves turn colour and fall.
Astronomical: 23 Sep – 21 DecWinter
December – February
The coldest season, with the shortest daylight hours around the winter solstice.
Astronomical: 21 Dec – 20 MarSeasonal timing is approximate and varies by region and year. Compare seasons across all countries →
Frequently Asked Questions
How many long weekends are there in Austria in 2026?
There are 7 long-weekend periods in Austria in 2026. The longest lasts 3 days on 4-6 April 2026, covering Easter Monday.
What is the official source for the 2026 Austria holiday calendar?
The official source is Austrian Public Holidays 2026 (gesetzliche Feiertage) (The thirteen nationwide legal holidays under the Rest Periods Act (Arbeitsruhegesetz). Holidays falling on a weekend are not moved. St Florian (4 May), St Joseph (19 March), and other state patron days are provincial, not national).
Is there a substitute day when an Austrian holiday falls on a weekend?
No. Austria does not move public holidays. In 2026, Assumption Day (15 August) and St Stephen's Day (26 December) fall on Saturdays and All Saints' Day (1 November) on a Sunday, without replacement days. Austrians instead bridge holidays with leave days (Fenstertage).
Why does Austria have 13 public holidays?
Austria's Rest Periods Act lists thirteen nationwide holidays, one of the highest counts in Europe, including Catholic feasts such as Epiphany, Corpus Christi, and the Immaculate Conception. Some provinces add their own patron-saint day (e.g. St Leopold in Vienna and Lower Austria, 15 November), mainly observed by schools and public offices.