Holidays in Austria in 2026
This page contains the list of all important Holidays and Observances in Austria in 2026. Public holidays are special days that everyone gets off work, while observances are traditional celebrations and events that are popular in a particular country without a day-off work status. Some dates may be modified as official changes are announced, so please check this page in advance before visiting Austria.
| Holiday name | Holiday location / Date | Holiday type |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Austria January 1 2026, Thursday |
National |
| Epiphany | Austria January 6 2026, Tuesday |
National |
| Saint Joseph's Day | Austria - Carinthia, Styria, Tyrol, Vorarlberg March 19 2026, Thursday |
Local holiday |
| March Equinox | Austria March 20 2026, Friday |
Seasonal |
| Palm Sunday | Austria March 29 2026, Sunday |
Observance |
| Daylight Saving Time starts | Austria March 29 2026, Sunday |
Clock change |
| Good Friday | Austria April 3 2026, Friday |
Observance |
| Easter Sunday | Austria April 5 2026, Sunday |
Observance |
| Easter Monday | Austria April 6 2026, Monday |
National |
| Labor Day / May Day | Austria May 1 2026, Friday |
National |
| Saint Florian's Day | Austria - Upper Austria May 4 2026, Monday |
Local holiday |
| Ascension Day | Austria May 14 2026, Thursday |
National |
| Whit Sunday | Austria May 24 2026, Sunday |
Observance |
| Whit Monday | Austria May 25 2026, Monday |
National |
| Corpus Christi | Austria June 4 2026, Thursday |
National |
| June Solstice | Austria June 21 2026, Sunday |
Seasonal |
| Assumption of Mary | Austria August 15 2026, Saturday |
National |
| Yom Kippur | Austria September 21 2026, Monday |
Optional |
| September Equinox | Austria September 23 2026, Wednesday |
Seasonal |
| Saint Rupert's Day | Austria - Salzburg September 24 2026, Thursday |
Local holiday |
| European Heritage Days | Austria September 27 2026, Sunday |
Observance |
| Plebiscite Day | Austria - Carinthia October 10 2026, Saturday |
Local holiday |
| Daylight Saving Time ends | Austria October 25 2026, Sunday |
Clock change |
| National Day | Austria October 26 2026, Monday |
National |
| Reformation Day | Austria October 31 2026, Saturday |
Observance |
| All Saints' Day | Austria November 1 2026, Sunday |
National |
| All Souls' Day | Austria November 2 2026, Monday |
Observance |
| Saint Martin's Day | Austria - Burgenland November 11 2026, Wednesday |
Local holiday |
| Saint Leopold's Day | Austria - Lower Austria, Vienna November 15 2026, Sunday |
Local holiday |
| First Advent Sunday | Austria November 29 2026, Sunday |
Observance |
| Immaculate Conception | Austria December 8 2026, Tuesday |
National |
| December Solstice | Austria December 21 2026, Monday |
Seasonal |
| Christmas Eve | Austria December 24 2026, Thursday |
Half day |
| Christmas Day | Austria December 25 2026, Friday |
National |
| St. Stephen's Day | Austria December 26 2026, Saturday |
National |
| New Year's Eve | Austria December 31 2026, Thursday |
Observance |
Next Years Holidays in Austria