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# Austrian Public Holidays in 2024

**By:** Eli McGarvie

**Published:** February 20, 2023

Austria is a country that takes pride in its rich history and cultural heritage. Austrian holidays are a great way to experience this culture, as they celebrate important historical events, religious occasions, and traditions that are still significant today. If you are [living in Austria](/magazine/317-guide-for-expats-living-in-austria), you will enjoy 13 public holidays per year.

**RELATED:** [**Public Holidays in Vienna**](/magazine/178-vienna-public-holidays-2024)

## List of holidays in Austria 2024

| Date | Holiday | Local Name | Day |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| January 1 | New Year's Day | Neujahr | Monday |
| January 6 | Three Kings Day | Heilige Drei Könige | Sunday |
| March 8 | Women's Day | Frauentag | Friday |
| April 19 | Good Friday | Karfreitag | Friday |
| April 21 | Easter Sunday | Ostersonntag | Sunday |
| April 22 | Easter Monday | Ostermontag | Monday |
| May 1 | Labour Day | Tag der Arbeit | Wednesday |
| May 9 | Ascension Day | Christi Himmelfahrt | Thursday |
| May 19 | Whitsunday | Pfingstsonntag | Sunday |
| May 20 | Whitmonday | Pfingstmontag | Monday |
| May 30 | Corpus Christi | Fronleichnam | Thursday |
| August 15 | Assumption Day | Mariä Himmelfahrt | Thursday |
| October 3 | German Unification Day | Tag der Deutschen Einheit | Thursday |
| November 1 | All Saints' Day | Allerheiligen | Friday |
| December 25 | Christmas Day | Erster Weihnachtstag | Wednesday |
| December 26 | Boxing Day | Zweiter Weihnachtstag | Thursday |

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## List of holidays in Austria 2025

| Date | Holiday | Local Name | Day |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| January 1 | New Year's Day | Neujahr | Wednesday |
| January 6 | Three Kings Day | Heilige Drei Könige | Monday |
| March 8 | Women's Day | Frauentag | Saturday |
| April 18 | Good Friday | Karfreitag | Friday |
| April 20 | Easter Sunday | Ostersonntag | Sunday |
| April 21 | Easter Monday | Ostermontag | Monday |
| May 1 | Labour Day | Tag der Arbeit | Thursday |
| May 29 | Ascension Day | Christi Himmelfahrt | Thursday |
| June 8 | Whitsunday | Pfingstsonntag | Sunday |
| June 9 | Whitmonday | Pfingstmontag | Monday |
| June 19 | Corpus Christi | Fronleichnam | Thursday |
| August 15 | Assumption Day | Mariä Himmelfahrt | Friday |
| October 3 | German Unification Day | Tag der Deutschen Einheit | Friday |
| November 1 | All Saints' Day | Allerheiligen | Saturday |
| December 25 | Christmas Day | Erster Weihnachtstag | Thursday |
| December 26 | Boxing Day | Zweiter Weihnachtstag | Friday |

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## Regional Austrian holidays 2024

| Date | Holiday | Local Name | Day |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| March 19 | Saint Joseph's Day | Josefstag | Tuesday |
| March 29 | Good Friday | Karfreitag | Friday |
| May 4 | Saint Florian's Day | Florian | Saturday |
| September 24 | Saint Rupert's Day | Rupert | Tuesday |
| October 10 | Plebiscite Day | Volksabstimmung | Thursday |
| November 15 | Saint Leopold's Day | Leopold | Friday |
| December 8 | Immaculate Conception | Mariä Empfängnis | Friday |

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## Types of Austrian holidays

There are a few different types of holidays in Austria that are worth mentioning:

### Austria public holidays

In Austria, there are **13 public holidays** that are celebrated nationwide. These include New Year's Day, Easter Monday, Labour Day, Ascension Day, Whit Monday, Christmas Day, and St. Stephen's Day. In addition, there **are regional holidays** , which are only celebrated in certain regions or states.

### Austria religious holidays

Austria is predominantly a Christian country, so many of its holidays are based on religious observances. Some of the most significant religious holidays in Austrian include **Easter, Pentecost, and Christmas**. During these holidays, many Austria's attend church services and spend time with their families.

### Easter in Austria

Easter (_Ostern_) is one of the most popular holidays celebrated in Austria, second only to the Christmas season. **Easter in Austria is from April 18th - April 20th 2025.** Good Friday (_Karfreitag_) and Easter Monday (_Ostermontag_) are public holidays. Many towns and villages throughout Austria hold elaborate Easter markets, where visitors can purchase traditional Easter eggs and other seasonal goods. One of the most unique Easter traditions in Austria is the practice of burning a straw effigy of Judas Iscariot, which symbolises the betrayal of Jesus.

### Cultural holidays

Austria is home to a rich variety of cultural holidays, each with its unique traditions and significance. One such holiday is the famous Vienna Opera Ball, which takes place every year in February and is a celebration of Austria's rich musical history. Another cultural holiday is the Salzburg Festival, which is one of the world's most renowned classical music festivals, attracting top musicians and music lovers from all over the world. Additionally, Austria celebrates the famous Vienna Ball Season, a series of glamorous and formal balls that take place from November to February.

### Significance of holidays

Many Austrian holidays are deeply rooted in the country's history and culture, providing a sense of national pride and identity. For example, the famous Vienna Philharmonic New Year's Concert is a beloved tradition that has been broadcast worldwide for more than 60 years, showcasing Austria's rich musical heritage.

## How public holidays work in Austria

In Austria, **public holidays mean most businesses are closed, just like Sundays**. **Employees get the day off and are still paid**. The holidays celebrated depend on the state where you work, not where you live. Each Austria state has different public holidays; for example, Saint Rupert's Day is a public holiday in Salzburg, but not in Vienna.

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## Public holidays by country

| Country | Public holidays |
| --- | --- |
| [🇩🇪 Germany](/magazine/173-german-public-holidays-in-2024) | 9 |
| [🇦🇹 Austria](/magazine/174-austrian-public-holidays-in-2024) | 13 |
| [🇳🇱 Netherlands](/magazine/179-netherlands-public-holidays-in-2024) | 7 |
| [🇬🇧 UK](/magazine/224-uk-public-holidays-2024) | 12 |
| [🇨🇭 Switzerland](/magazine/175-swiss-public-holidays-in-2024) | 9 |
| [🇮🇪 Ireland](/magazine/430-ireland-public-holidays-2024) | 11 |
| [🏴 Scotland](/magazine/431-scotland-public-holidays-2024) | 9 |
| [🇫🇮 Finland](/magazine/432-finland-public-holidays-2024) | 10 |
| [🇫🇷 France](/magazine/433-france-public-holidays-2024) | 11 |
| [🇪🇸 Spain](/magazine/434-spain-public-holidays-2024) | 11 |
| [🇵🇹 Portugal](/magazine/435-portugal-public-holidays-2024) | 13 |
| [🇸🇪 Sweden](/magazine/436-sweden-public-holidays-2024) | 11 |
| [🇳🇴 Norway](/magazine/437-norway-public-holidays-2024) | 12 |
| [🇮🇹 Italy](/magazine/438-italy-public-holidays-2024) | 11 |



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