Public Holidays in Austria 2026
All nationwide public holidays in Austria for 2026 at a glance – with free downloads as Excel, CSV or PDF and tips for bridge days and long weekends.
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All Public Holidays in Austria 2026
Austria has 13 public holidays (gesetzliche Feiertage) that are observed nationwide across all nine federal states. Unlike in neighboring Germany, there are no regional variations – every public holiday in Austria applies uniformly throughout the entire country. The table below lists all public holidays for 2026.
| Holiday | Date | Weekday |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | 01/01/2026 | Thursday |
| Epiphany | 01/06/2026 | Tuesday |
| Easter Monday | 04/06/2026 | Monday |
| Labor Day | 05/01/2026 | Friday |
| Feast of the Ascension of Jesus Christ | 05/14/2026 | Thursday |
| Pentecost Monday | 05/25/2026 | Monday |
| Feast of Corpus Christi | 06/04/2026 | Thursday |
| Assumption of Mary | 08/15/2026 | Saturday |
| National Day | 10/26/2026 | Monday |
| All Saints' Day | 11/01/2026 | Sunday |
| Feast of the Immaculate Conception | 12/08/2026 | Tuesday |
| Christmas Day | 12/25/2026 | Friday |
| Saint Stephen's Day | 12/26/2026 | Saturday |
Holidays by State
All 9 states have 13 public holidays each – there are no regional differences. View the holiday calendar for each state:
- Burgenland – 13 holidays
- Carinthia – 13 holidays
- Lower Austria – 13 holidays
- Upper Austria – 13 holidays
- Salzburg – 13 holidays
- Styria – 13 holidays
- Tyrol – 13 holidays
- Vorarlberg – 13 holidays
- Vienna – 13 holidays
Bridge Days & Long Weekends in Austria 2026
Bridge days (Brückentage) are single vacation days that connect a public holiday with a weekend, creating extended time off. Austria's 2026 calendar offers several excellent opportunities to maximize your vacation days.
Best Bridge Day Opportunities in 2026
- January 2 (Friday) – Take one day off after New Year's Day (Thursday, January 1) for a 4-day weekend from January 1 to 4.
- January 5 (Monday) – Take one day off before Epiphany (Tuesday, January 6) for a 4-day weekend from January 3 to 6.
- April 3 (Friday) – Take one day off before Easter Monday (Monday, April 6) for a 4-day weekend from April 3 to 6.
- May 15 (Friday) – Take one day off after Ascension Day (Thursday, May 14) for a 4-day weekend from May 14 to 17.
- May 22 (Friday) – Take one day off before Whit Monday (Monday, May 25) for a 4-day weekend from May 22 to 25.
- June 5 (Friday) – Take one day off after Feast of Corpus Christi (Thursday, June 4) for a 4-day weekend from June 4 to 7.
- October 23 (Friday) – Take one day off before National Day (Monday, October 26) for a 4-day weekend from October 23 to 26.
- December 7 (Monday) – Take one day off before Feast of the Immaculate Conception (Tuesday, December 8) for a 4-day weekend from December 5 to 8.
- December 24 (Thursday) – Take Thursday off before Christmas Day for a 5-day break from December 24 to 28 (using just 1 vacation day, since Christmas Day and Saint Stephen's Day are holidays).
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Frequently Asked Questions
Austria has 13 public holidays in 2026 that are observed nationwide across all 9 states. Depending on which state you live or work in, there can be up to 13 public holidays in total when regional holidays are included.
The top bridge day opportunities in 2026 are: January 2, January 5, April 3. May is especially favorable, with multiple public holidays offering several chances to extend weekends with minimal vacation days used.
Yes. The Austria public holiday calendar for 2026 is available as a free download in PDF, Excel (.xlsx), and CSV formats. No registration or account creation is required.
No, all 13 holidays apply uniformly across all 9 states.