Austria has 13 nationwide statutory public holidays in 2026. The dates include fixed calendar holidays and Christian holidays whose dates change each year.
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| Date | Day | Holiday | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 8, 2026 | Tuesday | Immaculate Conception | Official Public Holiday |
| Date | Day | Holiday | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2026 | Thursday | New Year’s Day | Official Public Holiday |
| January 6, 2026 | Tuesday | Epiphany | Official Public Holiday |
| April 6, 2026 | Monday | Easter Monday | Official Public Holiday |
| May 1, 2026 | Friday | National Holiday (Labour Day) | Official Public Holiday |
| May 14, 2026 | Thursday | Ascension Day | Official Public Holiday |
| May 25, 2026 | Monday | Whit Monday | Official Public Holiday |
| June 4, 2026 | Thursday | Corpus Christi | Official Public Holiday |
| August 15, 2026 | Saturday | Assumption of Mary | Official Public Holiday |
| October 26, 2026 | Monday | National Day | Official Public Holiday |
| November 1, 2026 | Sunday | All Saints’ Day | Official Public Holiday |
| December 8, 2026 | Tuesday | Immaculate Conception | Official Public Holiday |
| December 25, 2026 | Friday | Christmas Day | Official Public Holiday |
| December 26, 2026 | Saturday | St. Stephen’s Day | Official Public Holiday |
Public holidays in Austria in 2026
Austria’s federal public holiday list includes New Year’s Day, Epiphany, Easter Monday, Labour Day, Ascension Day, Whit Monday, Corpus Christi, Assumption of Mary, National Day, All Saints’ Day, Immaculate Conception, Christmas Day and St. Stephen’s Day.
Nationwide and regional holidays
The dates above are nationwide statutory public holidays. Some Austrian states also observe regional holidays, which are not included in the national calendar.
Good Friday is not a nationwide statutory public holiday in Austria. It may still be observed by some communities or workplaces.
Frequently asked questions
How many nationwide public holidays does Austria have in 2026?
Austria has 13 nationwide statutory public holidays in 2026.
What is Austria’s country code?
Austria’s ISO alpha-2 country code is AT.
Is Good Friday a public holiday in Austria?
Good Friday is not a nationwide statutory public holiday in Austria.
Are regional holidays included in the national list?
No. The table includes nationwide statutory holidays. Some states have additional regional observances.
Do Austrian public holidays move to a weekday when they fall on a weekend?
The nationwide calendar lists the statutory dates. It does not add a general substitute weekday when a holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday.
Which holidays in Austria have dates that change each year?
Easter Monday, Ascension Day, Whit Monday and Corpus Christi are tied to the Easter calendar, so their dates change from year to year.
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