Josefstag
Saint Joseph's Day
Thursday, 19 Mar 2026 · Austria · Regional (AT-2, AT-6, AT-7, AT-8) · School holiday
Bridge day check
Falls on a Thursday. Book the Friday off and you get a four-day weekend — the classic bridge day.
Book off 20 Mar 2026 for 4 days off.
What the day is for
Part of the school calendar rather than a general day off. It applies only in certain regions rather than nationwide.
Do shops and banks close?
Shops, offices and banks trade normally.
Getting around
Normal services, though commuter peaks are often lighter during term breaks.
These notes come from the day's official classification rather than country-specific reporting, so treat them as general guidance for Austria.
When it falls each year
Floating holidays shift; fixed ones move only in which weekday they land on.
See the full Austria holiday calendar or count the working days.