Austria has a total of 38 holidays in 2018. In the table below, you will find the details of the holidays and when they are observed. All the information display below is also available via our API as well as downloadable as a csv. Signup here to get started.

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Holiday Date Details
New Year's Day
Monday, January 1, 2018 New Year’s Day is the first day of the year, or January 1, in the Gregorian calendar.
Epiphany
Saturday, January 6, 2018 Epiphany is a Christian holiday celebrated globally on January 6 each year. It commemorates two events recorded in the Bible: the three wise men’s visit to baby Jesus; and Jesus’ baptism.
Saint Joseph's Day
Monday, March 19, 2018 Saint Joseph's Day is a state holiday in Austria
March Equinox
Tuesday, March 20, 2018 March Equinox in Austria (Vienna)
Palm Sunday
Sunday, March 25, 2018 Palm Sunday is a Christian feast that commemorates Jesus Christ’s entry into Jerusalem. It is also the start of Holy Week.
Daylight Saving Time starts
Sunday, March 25, 2018 Daylight Saving Time starts in Austria
Good Friday
Friday, March 30, 2018 Good Friday is a global Christian observance two days before Easter Sunday.
Easter Sunday
Sunday, April 1, 2018 Easter Sunday commemorates Jesus Christ’s resurrection, according to Christian belief.
Easter Monday
Monday, April 2, 2018 Easter Monday is the day after Easter Sunday.
Labor Day / May Day
Tuesday, May 1, 2018 Labor Day, International Workers' Day, and May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world.
Saint Florian's Day
Friday, May 4, 2018 Saint Florian's Day is a state holiday in Austria
Ascension Day
Thursday, May 10, 2018 Ascension Day is the 40th day of Easter. It is a religious holiday that commemorates the ascension of Jesus Christ into heaven.
Mothers' Day
Sunday, May 13, 2018 Mother’s Day celebrates the achievements and efforts of mothers and mother figures.
Whit Sunday
Sunday, May 20, 2018 Many Christians all over the world annually observe Pentecost, also known as Whitsunday or Whit Sunday.
Whit Monday
Monday, May 21, 2018 Whit Monday, or Pentecost Monday, is a Christian holiday that falls on the day after Pentecost, which is also known as Whit Sunday or Whitsunday.
Corpus Christi
Thursday, May 31, 2018 Corpus Christi is a Christian feast in honor of the Holy Eucharist.
Fathers' Day
Sunday, June 10, 2018 Father’s Day celebrates fatherhood and male parenting on different dates worldwide.
June Solstice
Thursday, June 21, 2018 June Solstice in Austria (Vienna)
Assumption of Mary
Wednesday, August 15, 2018 The Christian feast of the Assumption of Mary is on or around Aug 15 in most countries. A few celebrate Assumption Day at other times of the year.
Yom Kippur
Wednesday, September 19, 2018 Yom Kippur (Day of Atonement) is an important Jewish holiday that centers on the themes of atonement and repentance.
European Heritage Days
Sunday, September 23, 2018 European Heritage Days is a observance in Austria
September Equinox
Sunday, September 23, 2018 September Equinox in Austria (Vienna)
Saint Rupert's Day
Monday, September 24, 2018 Saint Rupert's Day is a state holiday in Austria
Plebiscite Day
Wednesday, October 10, 2018 Plebiscite Day is a state holiday in Austria
National Day
Friday, October 26, 2018 National Day on October 26 is a public holiday in Austria.
Daylight Saving Time ends
Sunday, October 28, 2018 Daylight Saving Time ends in Austria
Reformation Day
Wednesday, October 31, 2018 Reformation Day is a observance in Austria
All Saints' Day
Thursday, November 1, 2018 Many churches honor all their saints on All Saints' Day, also known as All Hallows' Day.
All Souls' Day
Friday, November 2, 2018 All Souls’ Day falls on November 2 each year. It is a day of alms giving and prayers for the dead.
Saint Martin's Day
Sunday, November 11, 2018 Saint Martin's Day is a state holiday in Austria
Saint Leopold's Day
Thursday, November 15, 2018 Saint Leopold's Day is a state holiday in Austria
First Advent Sunday
Sunday, December 2, 2018 The first Sunday of Advent marks the beginning of the Christian year.
Immaculate Conception
Saturday, December 8, 2018 The Feast of the Immaculate Conception is a Christian observance on December 8 each year.
December Solstice
Friday, December 21, 2018 December Solstice in Austria (Vienna)
Christmas Eve
Monday, December 24, 2018 Christmas Eve is the day before Christmas Day and falls on December 24 in the Gregorian calendar.
Christmas Day
Tuesday, December 25, 2018 Christmas Day is one of the biggest Christian celebrations and falls on December 25 in the Gregorian calendar.
St. Stephen's Day
Wednesday, December 26, 2018 St. Stephen's Day is a national holiday in Austria
New Year's Eve
Monday, December 31, 2018 New Year’s Eve is the last day of the year, December 31, in the Gregorian calendar.
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