Austria Public Holidays in 2023
Austria has a total of 38 holidays in 2023. 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 |
Sunday, January 1, 2023 | New Year’s Day is the first day of the year, or January 1, in the Gregorian calendar. |
| Epiphany |
Friday, January 6, 2023 | 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 |
Sunday, March 19, 2023 | Saint Joseph's Day is a state holiday in Austria |
| March Equinox |
Monday, March 20, 2023 | March Equinox in Austria (Vienna) |
| Daylight Saving Time starts |
Sunday, March 26, 2023 | Daylight Saving Time starts in Austria |
| Palm Sunday |
Sunday, April 2, 2023 | Palm Sunday is a Christian feast that commemorates Jesus Christ’s entry into Jerusalem. It is also the start of Holy Week. |
| Good Friday |
Friday, April 7, 2023 | Good Friday is a global Christian observance two days before Easter Sunday. |
| Easter Sunday |
Sunday, April 9, 2023 | Easter Sunday commemorates Jesus Christ’s resurrection, according to Christian belief. |
| Easter Monday |
Monday, April 10, 2023 | Easter Monday is the day after Easter Sunday. |
| Labor Day / May Day |
Monday, May 1, 2023 | Labor Day, International Workers' Day, and May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world. |
| Saint Florian's Day |
Thursday, May 4, 2023 | Saint Florian's Day is a state holiday in Austria |
| Mothers' Day |
Sunday, May 14, 2023 | Mother’s Day celebrates the achievements and efforts of mothers and mother figures. |
| Ascension Day |
Thursday, May 18, 2023 | Ascension Day is the 40th day of Easter. It is a religious holiday that commemorates the ascension of Jesus Christ into heaven. |
| Whit Sunday |
Sunday, May 28, 2023 | Many Christians all over the world annually observe Pentecost, also known as Whitsunday or Whit Sunday. |
| Whit Monday |
Monday, May 29, 2023 | 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, June 8, 2023 | Corpus Christi is a Christian feast in honor of the Holy Eucharist. |
| Fathers' Day |
Sunday, June 11, 2023 | Father’s Day celebrates fatherhood and male parenting on different dates worldwide. |
| June Solstice |
Wednesday, June 21, 2023 | June Solstice in Austria (Vienna) |
| Assumption of Mary |
Tuesday, August 15, 2023 | 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. |
| September Equinox |
Saturday, September 23, 2023 | September Equinox in Austria (Vienna) |
| European Heritage Days |
Sunday, September 24, 2023 | European Heritage Days is a observance in Austria |
| Saint Rupert's Day |
Sunday, September 24, 2023 | Saint Rupert's Day is a state holiday in Austria |
| Yom Kippur |
Monday, September 25, 2023 | Yom Kippur (Day of Atonement) is an important Jewish holiday that centers on the themes of atonement and repentance. |
| Plebiscite Day |
Tuesday, October 10, 2023 | Plebiscite Day is a state holiday in Austria |
| National Day |
Thursday, October 26, 2023 | National Day on October 26 is a public holiday in Austria. |
| Daylight Saving Time ends |
Sunday, October 29, 2023 | Daylight Saving Time ends in Austria |
| Reformation Day |
Tuesday, October 31, 2023 | Reformation Day is a observance in Austria |
| All Saints' Day |
Wednesday, November 1, 2023 | Many churches honor all their saints on All Saints' Day, also known as All Hallows' Day. |
| All Souls' Day |
Thursday, November 2, 2023 | 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 |
Saturday, November 11, 2023 | Saint Martin's Day is a state holiday in Austria |
| Saint Leopold's Day |
Wednesday, November 15, 2023 | Saint Leopold's Day is a state holiday in Austria |
| First Advent Sunday |
Sunday, December 3, 2023 | The first Sunday of Advent marks the beginning of the Christian year. |
| Immaculate Conception |
Friday, December 8, 2023 | The Feast of the Immaculate Conception is a Christian observance on December 8 each year. |
| December Solstice |
Friday, December 22, 2023 | December Solstice in Austria (Vienna) |
| Christmas Eve |
Sunday, December 24, 2023 | Christmas Eve is the day before Christmas Day and falls on December 24 in the Gregorian calendar. |
| Christmas Day |
Monday, December 25, 2023 | Christmas Day is one of the biggest Christian celebrations and falls on December 25 in the Gregorian calendar. |
| St. Stephen's Day |
Tuesday, December 26, 2023 | St. Stephen's Day is a national holiday in Austria |
| New Year's Eve |
Sunday, December 31, 2023 | New Year’s Eve is the last day of the year, December 31, in the Gregorian calendar. |
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