Austria’s public holidays vary slightly across its nine federal states, with some observed nationwide and others unique to a region’s patron saint.
Here’s a complete guide to the public holidays and school breaks in Austria in 2025, including their German names, to help you plan your year.
Nationwide public holidays
The following holidays are observed across all Austrian states in 2025:
- Wednesday, January 1st, 2025: New Year’s Day (Neujahr)
- Monday, January 6th, 2025: Epiphany (Heilige Drei Könige)
- Monday, April 21st, 2025: Easter Monday (Ostermontag)
- Thursday, May 1st, 2025: Labour Day (Staatsfeiertag)
- Thursday, May 29th, 2025: Ascension Day (Christi Himmelfahrt)
- Monday, June 9th, 2025: Whit Monday (Pfingstmontag)
- Thursday, June 19th, 2025: Corpus Christi (Fronleichnam)
- Friday, August 15th, 2025: Assumption of the Virgin Mary (Mariä Himmelfahrt)
- Sunday, October 26th, 2025: Austrian National Day (Nationalfeiertag)
- Saturday, November 1st, 2025: All Saints’ Day (Allerheiligen)
- Monday, December 8th, 2025: Immaculate Conception (Mariä Empfängnis)
- Thursday, December 25th, 2025: Christmas Day (Weihnachten)
- Friday, December 26th, 2025: St. Stephen’s Day (Stefanitag)
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State-specific holidays
Some federal states in Austria celebrate additional holidays dedicated to their patron saints. These holidays reflect the cultural and religious traditions of the regions:
- Wednesday, March 19th, 2025: Feast Day of St. Joseph (Josefstag)
Celebrated in Styria (Steiermark), Carinthia (Kärnten), Tyrol (Tirol), and Vorarlberg. - Sunday, May 4th, 2025: Feast Day of St. Florian (Florianitag)
Celebrated in Upper Austria (Oberösterreich).
School holidays in Austria
In addition to public holidays, Austria’s school calendar includes semester breaks and other holidays. These apply to public schools and most private schools, but schools in tourism regions may have slightly different schedules.
- Easter holidays (Osterferien): Saturday, April 12th-Monday, April 21st, 2025 (all states)
- Whitsun holidays (Pfingstferien): Saturday, June 7th-Monday, June 9th, 2025 (all states)
- Autumn holidays (Herbstferien): Sunday, October 26th-Friday, October 31st, 2025 (all states)
- Christmas holidays (Weihnachtsferien): Wednesday, December 24th, 2025-Tuesday, January 6th, 2026 (all states)
Semester holidays by state
Semester holidays (Semesterferien) vary by region:
- Vienna (Wien) and Lower Austria (Niederösterreich): Monday, February 3rd-Saturday, February 8th, 2025
- Upper Austria (Oberösterreich) and Styria (Steiermark): Monday, February 17th-Saturday, February 22nd, 2025
- Salzburg, Carinthia (Kärnten), Tyrol (Tirol), Vorarlberg, and Burgenland: Monday, February 10th-Saturday, February 15th, 2025
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Summer holidays
Summer holidays (Sommerferien) also vary slightly between states:
- Vienna (Wien) and Lower Austria (Niederösterreich): Saturday, June 28th-Sunday, August 31st, 2025
- Upper Austria (Oberösterreich), Salzburg, Styria (Steiermark), Carinthia (Kärnten), Tyrol (Tirol), and Vorarlberg: Saturday, July 5th-Sunday, September 7th, 2025
- Burgenland: Saturday, June 28th-Sunday, August 31st, 2025
Some things to keep in mind
Public holidays that fall on weekends are not moved to weekdays in Austria, so it’s important to plan ahead if you’re hoping for a long weekend.
School holidays often coincide with public holidays, making these times particularly busy for travel and family activities. Many public holidays are deeply rooted in cultural and religious traditions, so you’ll notice shops and businesses closing, especially in smaller towns.
Planning ahead can help you make the most of these days off, whether you’re organising a family trip, scheduling childcare, or simply looking forward to a long weekend.
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