AustriavsGermany
Nationwide public holidays in 2026. Regional days are left out — they only apply in some areas.
7
Days you're both off
8
Only Austria
2
Only Germany
What the numbers say
In 2026, Austria has 15 nationwide public holidays and Germany has 9, so Austria gets 6 more days off. They line up on 7 dates, including Neujahr, Ostermontag, Staatsfeiertag and Christi Himmelfahrt.
What matters for time off is how many land on weekdays: Austria has 10 on working days (5 fall on a weekend), against 7 for Germany (2 on a weekend).
For short breaks, Austria offers 5 long weekends (a Monday or Friday holiday) and 5 possible bridge days (a Tuesday or Thursday holiday); Germany offers 5 and 2. Austria has more bridge-day opportunities. The busiest month is May in Austria and May in Germany.
Shared days
Both countries close. Nothing gets done either side.
Only Austria
Germany is working — expect one-sided quiet.
Only Germany
Austria is working these days.