Planning work, travel, or family time in Austria requires a clear overview of public holidays and school vacation dates. Below is a complete and up-to-date guide to public holidays in Austria in 2026 and school vacations in Vienna for the 2025/2026 school year.
Public Holidays in Austria 2026
Austria observes several nationwide public holidays in 2026. Most businesses, offices, and schools are closed on these days, with limited exceptions.
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January 1 – New Year’s Day
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January 6 – Epiphany (Twelfth Night)
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April 6 – Easter Monday
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May 1 – Labor Day
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May 14 – Ascension Day
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May 25 – Whit Monday (Pentecost Monday)
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June 4 – Corpus Christi
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August 15 – Assumption of Mary
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October 26 – Austrian National Holiday
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November 1 – All Saints’ Day
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December 8 – Immaculate Conception
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Note: Shops are legally allowed to open on this day
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December 25 – Christmas Day
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December 26 – St. Stephen’s Day (Boxing Day)
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These dates are particularly relevant for employees, employers, travelers, and families organizing time off in Austria.
School Vacations in Vienna 2025/2026
Vienna’s school calendar differs slightly from other Austrian provinces. The following dates apply specifically to Vienna schools.
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Fall Break: October 27 – October 31, 2025
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Christmas Vacation: December 24, 2025 – January 6, 2026
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Semester Break: February 2 – February 8, 2026
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Easter Break: March 28 – April 6, 2026
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Pentecost Break: May 23 – May 25, 2026
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Summer Vacation: July 4 – September 6, 2026
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School vacations are important for parents planning childcare, family travel, or coordinating work schedules with school-aged children.
