Austria Holidays 2024/2025
What to Expect During Public Holidays in Austria
When travelling in Austria during public holidays, it’s important to plan ahead.
Most shops close for the day — with the exception of grocery stores in major transit hubs and popular tourist areas.
Museum schedules, café hours, and restaurant availability can also vary, so checking their official websites is always a smart move.
Please be aware that each Austrian state observes additional regional holidays, which may impact local businesses and attractions.
Traveller’s Tip:
Austrians celebrate Christmas on December 24 (Christmas Eve)
Many sights, shops, cafés, and even some restaurants close by late afternoon (around 16:00 / 4 PM).
To make the most of your visit — especially on holidays — it’s best to book restaurant reservations in advance and plan sightseeing around limited opening hours.
2025
January 1: New Year’s Day (Silvester)
January 6: Epiphany (Dreikönigstag)
April 21: Easter Monday
May 1: Labour Day –
May 29: Ascension (Christi Himmelfahrt)
June 9: Pentecost and Whit Monday
June 19: Corpus Christi
August 15: Assumption of the Virgin Mary (Maria Himmelfahrt)
October 26: Austrian National Day (Nationalfeiertag)
November 1: All Saints’ Day (Allerheiligen)
December 8: Feast of the Immaculate Conception (Mariä Empfängnis)
December 24: Christmas Eve (Der Heilige Abend) when Austrians celebrate Christmas
December 25: Christmas
December 26: St. Stephen’s Day (Stefanitag)
December 31: New Year’s Eve (Silvester)
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2026
January 1: New Year’s Day (Silvester)
January 6: Epiphany (Dreikönigstag)
April 3: Good Friday
April 6: Easter Monday
May 1: Labour Day –
May 14: Ascension (Christi Himmelfahrt)
May 25: Pentecost and Whit Monday
June 4: Corpus Christi
August 15: Assumption of the Virgin Mary (Maria Himmelfahrt)
October 26: Austrian National Day (Nationalfeiertag)
November 1: All Saints’ Day (Allerheiligen)
December 8: Feast of the Immaculate Conception (Mariä Empfängnis)
December 24: Christmas Eve (Der Heilige Abend) when Austrians celebrate Christmas
December 25: Christmas
December 26: St. Stephen’s Day (Stefanitag)
December 31: New Year’s Eve (Silvester)
2027
January 1: New Year’s Day (Silvester)
January 6: Epiphany (Dreikönigstag)
March 26: Good Friday
March 29: Easter Monday
May 1: Labour Day –
May 6: Ascension (Christi Himmelfahrt)
May 17: Pentecost and Whit Monday
May 27: Corpus Christi
August 15: Assumption of the Virgin Mary (Maria Himmelfahrt)
October 26: Austrian National Day (Nationalfeiertag)
November 1: All Saints’ Day (Allerheiligen)
December 8: Feast of the Immaculate Conception (Mariä Empfängnis)
December 24: Christmas Eve (Der Heilige Abend) when Austrians celebrate Christmas
December 25: Christmas
December 26: St. Stephen’s Day (Stefanitag)
December 31: New Year’s Eve (Silvester)
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