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