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Public Holidays in Austria 2027

Julien Sicard
Julien Sicard
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November 3, 2026
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November 3, 2026
STATUTORY PUBLIC HOLIDAYS IN AUSTRIA, 2027

Austria has 13 statutory public holidays in 2027, set by the Rest Periods Act (Arbeitsruhegesetz), § 7. 9 fall on a weekday and 4 on a weekend. Easter Sunday is 28 March 2027, so Easter Monday is 29 March, Ascension Day 6 May, Whit Monday 17 May and Corpus Christi 27 May.

13
On a weekday
9
On a weekend
4
Easter Monday
29 March
National Day
Tuesday 26 October

Austrian public holidays are fixed by national law: the Rest Periods Act (Arbeitsruhegesetz), § 7, lists 13 of them. 9 have a fixed date. 4 move with Easter, which is on 28 March in 2027. When a holiday falls on a Sunday, the normal weekend rest rules apply, and no substitute day is given.

Public holidays in Austria, 2027

<table class="ert-table"><thead><tr><th>Date</th><th>Day</th><th>Public holiday</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>1 January</td><td>Friday</td><td>New Year's Day</td></tr><tr><td>6 January</td><td>Wednesday</td><td>Epiphany</td></tr><tr><td>29 March</td><td>Monday</td><td>Easter Monday</td></tr><tr><td>1 May</td><td>Saturday</td><td>State Holiday (Labor Day)</td></tr><tr><td>6 May</td><td>Thursday</td><td>Ascension Day</td></tr><tr><td>17 May</td><td>Monday</td><td>Whit Monday</td></tr><tr><td>27 May</td><td>Thursday</td><td>Corpus Christi</td></tr><tr><td>15 August</td><td>Sunday</td><td>Assumption Day</td></tr><tr><td>26 October</td><td>Tuesday</td><td>National Day</td></tr><tr><td>1 November</td><td>Monday</td><td>All Saints' Day</td></tr><tr><td>8 December</td><td>Wednesday</td><td>Immaculate Conception</td></tr><tr><td>25 December</td><td>Saturday</td><td>Christmas Day</td></tr><tr><td>26 December</td><td>Sunday</td><td>St Stephen's Day</td></tr></tbody></table>

How each Austrian public holiday is set

<table class="ert-table"><thead><tr><th>Public holiday</th><th>How the date is set</th><th>Legal basis</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>New Year's Day</td><td>Fixed date</td><td>Rest Periods Act (ARG), § 7(2)</td></tr><tr><td>Epiphany</td><td>Fixed date</td><td>Rest Periods Act (ARG), § 7(2)</td></tr><tr><td>Easter Monday</td><td>Easter Sunday + 1 day</td><td>Rest Periods Act (ARG), § 7(2)</td></tr><tr><td>State Holiday (Labor Day)</td><td>Fixed date</td><td>Rest Periods Act (ARG), § 7(2)</td></tr><tr><td>Ascension Day</td><td>Easter Sunday + 39 days</td><td>Rest Periods Act (ARG), § 7(2)</td></tr><tr><td>Whit Monday</td><td>Easter Sunday + 50 days</td><td>Rest Periods Act (ARG), § 7(2)</td></tr><tr><td>Corpus Christi</td><td>Easter Sunday + 60 days</td><td>Rest Periods Act (ARG), § 7(2)</td></tr><tr><td>Assumption Day</td><td>Fixed date</td><td>Rest Periods Act (ARG), § 7(2)</td></tr><tr><td>National Day</td><td>Fixed date</td><td>Rest Periods Act (ARG), § 7(2)</td></tr><tr><td>All Saints' Day</td><td>Fixed date</td><td>Rest Periods Act (ARG), § 7(2)</td></tr><tr><td>Immaculate Conception</td><td>Fixed date</td><td>Rest Periods Act (ARG), § 7(2)</td></tr><tr><td>Christmas Day</td><td>Fixed date</td><td>Rest Periods Act (ARG), § 7(2)</td></tr><tr><td>St Stephen's Day</td><td>Fixed date</td><td>Rest Periods Act (ARG), § 7(2)</td></tr><tr><td>Personal holiday (persönlicher Feiertag)</td><td>1 leave day a year chosen by the employee, with 3 months' written notice. It is a leave day, not a public holiday</td><td>ARG § 7a</td></tr></tbody></table>

What this means for remote teams

Spring is busy in Austria in 2027. Easter Monday on 29 March and Whit Monday on 17 May make 3-day weekends, and Ascension Day on 6 May and Corpus Christi on 27 May both fall on a Thursday, so a day off on the Friday makes a 4-day weekend. National Day falls on Tuesday 26 October and All Saints' Day on Monday 1 November. Labor Day and Christmas Day fall on a Saturday, and Assumption Day and St Stephen's Day on a Sunday. Employees who work on a public holiday are owed extra holiday pay, or time off in lieu if agreed (ARG § 9).

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This is general information, not legal or tax advice. Rules change and collective agreements can set different terms. Confirm with a local accountant or lawyer before you hire.

Frequently asked questions

How many public holidays does Austria have in 2027?

13 statutory public holidays under the Rest Periods Act, § 7. 9 fall on a weekday and 4 on a Saturday or Sunday.

When are the Easter-based holidays in 2027?

Easter Sunday is 28 March 2027. Easter Monday is 29 March, Ascension Day Thursday 6 May, Whit Monday 17 May and Corpus Christi Thursday 27 May.

Are holidays that fall on a weekend moved in Austria?

No. The law sets the dates. When a holiday falls on a Sunday, the normal weekend rest rules apply and no substitute day is given.

Is Good Friday a public holiday in Austria?

No. It is not on the list of statutory holidays in the Rest Periods Act, § 7.

What is the personal holiday in Austria?

Once a year an employee may choose the date of 1 leave day, with at least 3 months' written notice (ARG § 7a). It counts as annual leave, not as a public holiday.

Sources

  1. Arbeitsinspektion, Feiertagsruhe (Arbeitsruhegesetz §§ 7, 7a and 9). Checked 3 Nov 2026.
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