What changes in Austria
Regular updates on important changes to laws, rules, recommendations, prices and anything else that might affect your life in Austria.
LISTED: Everything that changes about life in Austria in April 2026
From changes in rent caps and a new daytime electricity network discount to travel news and school holidays, here's what is happening in Austria in April 2026.
Everything that changes in Austria in March 2026
From lower electricity costs to travel changes and a neighbourhood funding programme in Vienna via clocks springing forward, here's what's changing in Austria in March 2026.
The best events in each Austrian province in February 2026
Austria’s February calendar is packed with balls, concerts and carnival traditions, from the glitz of Vienna’s ball season to Fasching parades that take over whole town centres. Here are standout picks across all nine provinces, with the essentials you need to plan ahead.
Everything that changes in Austria in February 2026
February in Austria brings a mix of nationwide rule changes and local shifts, from higher tobacco taxes and new "mini-job" rules for some unemployed people to a key rule drivers in the country need to respect.
KEY POINTS: What changes in Austria in January 2026
From working hours reporting to rent rules and motorway vignettes, January brings a wide set of changes across Austria that affect everyday life.
Everything that changes in Austria in December 2025
Austria’s final month of the year brings more than Christmas markets and Glühwein. From a rail revolution in the south of the country to the usual mix of school holidays, public holidays and winter travel chaos to plan around, here's what changes this month.
Everything that changes in Austria in November 2025
From new laws and tax deadlines to the return of Christmas markets, November will bring a mix of practical and cultural changes across Austria. Here’s what international residents should keep in mind this month.
Everything that changes in Austria in October 2025
October in Austria brings behind-the-scenes rule changes alongside marquee events. Expect stricter FinanzOnline logins, IBAN name checks and an airport border system rollout, plus Vienna’s museum marathon and National Day highlights.
Everything that changes in Austria in September 2025
From new transparency rules to the end of summer driving bans and traditional measures, here’s a roundup of what will be different in Austria this September.
Everything that changes in Austria in August 2025
From price hikes to parades, here’s everything you need to know about life in Austria this August.
Everything that changes about life in Austria in July 2025
From higher passport fees to Salzburg Festival season and extreme heat warnings, here’s what to expect across Austria this month.
Everything that changes in Austria in June 2025
From new tax thresholds to school holidays, expanded flight connections and major summer festivals, June brings a wide range of changes and big events across Austria. Here's what to expect.
What's on: 10 of the best events in Austria in May 2025
From film festivals in Vienna to daffodil parades in Styria, May in Austria is packed with colour, culture and creativity. Here are some of the best events.
Everything that changes in Austria in May 2025
From postal price hikes and new housing rules in Vienna to wage increases, pool openings, and the return of Austria’s biggest culture festival, May brings several practical changes and major public events across the country.
Everything that changes in Austria in April 2025
From major tax reforms and new travel rules to Easter celebrations and the Vienna municipal elections, April brings a wide range of changes across Austria. Here's what to expect.
Everything that changes in Austria in March 2025
March is set to be a politically significant month in Austria, with a new government likely to take office. In addition, key changes include travel updates, financial support measures, salary increases, and infrastructure projects. Here’s an overview of what to expect.
Everything that changes in Austria in February 2025
From changes to beer bottle deposits to iconic winter sports events and school breaks, February brings a mix of traditions, updates, and activities across Austria. Here's an overview of what to expect.
Taxes, labour laws and bottle deposits: What changes in Austria in 2025
As the new year rolls in, people in Austria can expect a wave of changes. From new tax brackets and environmental policies to updated school regulations, here’s a guide to what’s new in 2025.
Everything that changes in Austria in December 2024
December brings public holidays, celebrations, and several updates to transport and toll systems in Austria. Here's an overview of what to expect in the last month of the year.
Everything that changes about life in Austria this November
From winter tyre mandates to Christmas markets opening and changes to public transport, here are the main changes in Austria this November.
Everything that changes about life in Austria in October 2024
From government transitions after the national elections to potential record-breaking heatwaves, October brings a range of changes and events for Austria. Here's a look at what’s happening this month.
Everything that changes in Austria in September 2024
From the national elections to subsidies, refunds, back to school days and the Sturm season, here's what's coming up in Austria in September 2024.
KEY POINTS: Everything that changes in Austria in August 2024
From construction work disrupting traffic in Vienna to 'out of office' replies and an extended holiday, here's what you need to know about August 2024 in Austria.