Austria is often chosen as a destination for work. It is a country with a high standard of living, open to foreigners, and has one of the most favorable social systems in Europe. If you already live and work there or are planning to move for work, check when the public holidays and days off in Austria fall in 2025.
Austria, a country with a deeply rooted Catholic tradition, celebrates many religious holidays that play an important role in both spiritual life and culture. One of the unique holidays, celebrated exclusively in this country, is Austria’s National Day.
Public Holidays and Days off in Austria in 2025
| Date | Holiday |
| January 1 (Wednesday) | New Year’s Day (Neujahr) |
| January 6 (Monday) | Epiphany (Heilige Drei Könige) |
| April 20 (Sunday) | Easter Sunday (Ostermontag) |
| April 21 (Monday) | Easter Monday (Ostermontag) |
| May 1 (Thursday) | Labor Day (Staats Feiertag) |
| May 29 (Thursday) | Ascension of Christ (Christi Himmelfahrt) |
| June 8 (Sunday) | Whitsunday (Pfingstmontag) |
| June 9 (Monday) | Whit Monday (Pfingstmontag) |
| June 19 (Thursday) | Corpus Christi (Fronleichnam) |
| August 15 (Friday) | Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary (Mariä Himmelfahrt) |
| October 26 (Sunday) | National Day of Austria (Nationalfeiertag) |
| November 1 (Saturday) | All Saints’ Day (Allerheiligen) |
| December 8 (Monday) | Immaculate Conception (Mariä Empfängnis) |
| December 25 (Thursday) | Christmas Day (Christ Tag) |
| December 26 (Friday) | St. Stephen’s Day (Stefana Tag) |
A special event in Austria is “Krampusnacht” (Krampus Night), which takes place on December 5th. This tradition, rooted in the Alpine regions of Austria, involves the appearance of the Krampus figure. A mythical creature who “punishes” naughty children on the eve of St. Nicholas. Although these celebrations are also present in other Alpine countries, they are particularly popular in Austria and are celebrated with great fanfare.
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Austria’s National Day
Austria’s National Day, also known as National Day of Austria (German: Nationalfeiertag), is celebrated on October 26th. This important holiday commemorates a key moment in the country’s history – the adoption of the neutrality law in 1955. On this day, a treaty was signed that ended the occupation of Austria by Allied forces after World War II, establishing it as a neutral state.
The celebrations on this day include state ceremonies, parades, and concerts. National flags are displayed in many places, and in Vienna, a traditional ceremony is held with the participation of the highest government officials.
When to plan your vacation in Austria in 2025?
This year, most holidays fall on Fridays and weekends. As a result, we cannot expect a longer break by using only a few vacation days. From the available options, we suggest resting on the following dates:
- May Day Weekend – May 1 – 4 (Thursday – Monday)
- Ascension of Christ – May 29 – June 1 (Thursday – Sunday)
- Corpus Christi – June 19 – 22 (Thursday – Sunday)
