Working Days – Austria
Austria has 13 public holidays that apply uniformly throughout the country with no regional differences. Unlike Germany, Corpus Christi and Assumption of Mary are national public holidays in Austria. Standard working hours are 40 hours per week.
Annual summary
| Other year | Working days | |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 248 | |
| 2026 | 249 | |
| 2027 | 250 | |
| 2028 | 248 |
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Holiday rules and practice in Austria
How public holidays work in Austria, and what that means when you count working days.
- Standard work week
- Monday–Friday
- 40 hours per week
- Substitute days
- No
- A public holiday that falls on a weekend is not replaced, so it produces no extra day off.
- Regional variation
- No
- Public holidays apply uniformly across the whole country.
Bank holidays
Austria uses 'gesetzlicher Feiertag' (statutory holiday), same terminology as Germany.
Local terminology
| Working day | Arbeitstag / Werktag |
|---|---|
| Public holiday | gesetzlicher Feiertag |
Worth knowing
- Austria has 13 public holidays — more than Germany.
- All 13 holidays are nationwide (no regional variation unlike Germany).
- Corpus Christi (Fronleichnam) and Assumption (Mariä Himmelfahrt) are statutory holidays, unlike most of Germany.
- No substitute days.
- National Day (Oct 26) commemorates Austria's declaration of neutrality in 1955.
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays are there in Austria per year?
Austria has 13 public holidays per year that apply uniformly throughout the country. These are: New Year's Day, Epiphany, Easter Sunday, Easter Monday, Labour Day (1 May), Ascension Day, Whit Sunday, Whit Monday, Corpus Christi, Assumption of Mary (15 August), National Day (26 October), All Saints' Day (1 November), Immaculate Conception (8 December), Christmas Day, and St. Stephen's Day. Additionally, there are two bank holidays: Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve.
Are there regional differences in public holidays in Austria?
No, all 13 public holidays apply uniformly throughout the country. Unlike Germany, where regional variations exist, all Austrian states have the same holiday calendar. There are no replacement days or compensation arrangements.
Are Corpus Christi and Assumption of Mary public holidays in Austria?
Yes, both days are national public holidays in Austria, which distinguishes Austria from most German states. Employees are not required to work on Corpus Christi and Assumption of Mary, and these days are paid holidays. These two public holidays underscore Austria's Catholic tradition.
How are public holidays taken into account when calculating working time?
When a public holiday falls on a working day, that day is not counted towards working hours and employees are not required to work. Standard weekly working hours in Austria are 40 hours; on public holidays, this work obligation is waived without loss of pay. Special regulations apply for shift workers, which are defined in the works council or collective agreement.
What is the significance of the National Day on 26 October?
The National Day on 26 October commemorates Austria's declaration of neutrality in 1955, a central event in Austrian contemporary history. This day is a public holiday and is observed uniformly throughout the country. It symbolises Austria's independence and international legal status.