Austria observes thirteen public holidays, among the most in Europe, with a strongly Catholic calendar and National Day on 26 October as the civic anchor.

How people take the days

Fenstertage — the days wedged between a holiday and the weekend — are widely taken, and many firms schedule them collectively. December 8 trading is a specific legal exception where shops may open.

If you're visiting

Retail closure is near-total on holidays, as on Sundays. Coffee houses, restaurants and ski lifts run normally. Vienna's transport drops to a Sunday service.

If you live here

Statutory leave is 25 working days rising to 30 after 25 years of service — generous, and separate from the thirteen holidays. Good Friday is no longer a protected day off for Protestant employees after a 2019 court ruling.

Nearby countries

Neighbours of Austria — see their holidays, or compare the two calendars side by side.

What these days actually mean

Observance, business closures and transport impact for the next few dates.

All Saints' Day

1 Nov 2026

Public

Observance: Families visit cemeteries with flowers and candles. Quiet and reflective rather than festive.
Business: Banks and most shops closed in Catholic-majority countries; florists do their busiest day of the year.
Transport: Extra services to cemeteries; heavy intercity travel over the weekend.

Saint Martin's Day

11 Nov 2026

Regional

Observance: Part of the school calendar rather than a general day off. It applies only in certain regions rather than nationwide.
Business: Shops, offices and banks trade normally.
Transport: Normal services, though commuter peaks are often lighter during term breaks.

General guidance based on this day's official classification, not country-specific reporting.

Saint Leopold's Day

15 Nov 2026

Regional

Observance: Part of the school calendar rather than a general day off. It applies only in certain regions rather than nationwide.
Business: Shops, offices and banks trade normally.
Transport: Normal services, though commuter peaks are often lighter during term breaks.

General guidance based on this day's official classification, not country-specific reporting.

Immaculate Conception

8 Dec 2026

Public

Observance: 8 December is both a religious holiday and, unusually, the one holiday when Austrian shops are allowed to open — it marks the start of serious Christmas shopping.
Business: Offices and banks closed, but retail opens by special exemption and city centres are packed.
Transport: Holiday timetables with heavy crowding around shopping streets and Christmas markets.

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