Austria Public Holidays

This article describes public holidays in Austria that may affect the progress of your shipments.

New Year's Day- January 1st
Marking the arrival of a new year, it's the first significant public holiday of the year.
Epiphany- January 6th
Also known as Three Kings' Day, it commemorates the revelation of Jesus to the Magi, holding great religious significance in Austria.
Easter Sunday and Easter Monday- Dates vary, typically in March or April
Easter celebrates the resurrection of Jesus, while Easter Monday is the following workday, both considered public holidays.
Labor Day- May 1st
Honoring workers and labor movements worldwide, it's an internationally recognized holiday.
Ascension Thursday- Date varies, usually 40 days after Easter
Commemorating Jesus' ascension into heaven, it's an important Christian holiday.
Pentecost Sunday and Pentecost Monday- Dates vary, typically 10 days after Ascension Thursday and the following workday
Pentecost commemorates the descent of the Holy Spirit upon Jesus' disciples, while Pentecost Monday is the following workday, both considered public holidays.
Corpus Christi- Date varies, usually 60 days after Easter
Celebrating the Eucharist, it's a significant Christian observance.
Assumption of Mary- August 15th
Commemorating the assumption of the Virgin Mary into heaven, it's an important Catholic holiday.
National Day- October 26th
Celebrating Austria's national identity, it's a day of unity for the Austrian people.
All Saints' Day- November 1st
Honoring all deceased saints, it's an important Catholic and Orthodox Christian holiday.
Christmas Day and St. Stephen's Day- December 25th and 26th
Christmas celebrates the birth of Jesus, a globally observed holiday; St. Stephen's Day is the following workday and a public holiday in Austria.