Working days 2026
In 2026 Austria has a total of 249 working days.
Austria has 249 working days in 2026 — 1 more than in 2025 (248).
How many working days are there in 2026?
Working days
249
Public holidays
15
10 on weekdays
Other weekday holidays
2
Quarterly breakdown
Q1
January–March
62
2 holidays
Q2
April–June
60
5 holidays
Q3
July–September
66
0 holidays
Q4
October–December
61
3 holidays
Most: July (23 days) – Least: May (18 days)
Monthly breakdown
January
- Working days:20
- Public holidays:2
- Other weekday holidays:0
Holidays impacting working days
- 01. Neujahr (THU)
- 06. Heilige Drei Könige (TUE)
February
- Working days:20
- Public holidays:0
- Other weekday holidays:0
March
- Working days:22
- Public holidays:0
- Other weekday holidays:0
April
- Working days:21
- Public holidays:1
- Other weekday holidays:0
Holidays impacting working days
- 05. Ostersonntag (SUN)
- 06. Ostermontag (MON)
May
- Working days:18
- Public holidays:3
- Other weekday holidays:0
Holidays impacting working days
- 01. Staatsfeiertag (FRI)
- 14. Christi Himmelfahrt (THU)
- 24. Pfingstsonntag (SUN)
- 25. Pfingstmontag (MON)
June
- Working days:21
- Public holidays:1
- Other weekday holidays:0
Holidays impacting working days
- 04. Fronleichnam (THU)
July
- Working days:23
- Public holidays:0
- Other weekday holidays:0
August
- Working days:21
- Public holidays:0
- Other weekday holidays:0
Holidays impacting working days
- 15. Mariä Himmelfahrt (SAT)
September
- Working days:22
- Public holidays:0
- Other weekday holidays:0
October
- Working days:21
- Public holidays:1
- Other weekday holidays:0
Holidays impacting working days
- 26. Nationalfeiertag (MON)
November
- Working days:21
- Public holidays:0
- Other weekday holidays:0
Holidays impacting working days
- 01. Allerheiligen (SUN)
December
- Working days:19
- Public holidays:2
- Other weekday holidays:2
Holidays impacting working days
- 08. Mariä Empfängnis (TUE)
- 24. Heiliger Abend (THU)
- 25. Christtag (FRI)
- 26. Stefanitag (SAT)
- 31. Silvester (THU)
Public holidays in Austria 2026
All public holidays in Austria in 2026 and the weekday each falls on. 12 fall on a weekday and reduce the number of working days; 5 fall on a weekend.
| Date | Holiday | Impact |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Neujahr | Day off |
| Jan 6 | Heilige Drei Könige | Day off |
| Apr 5 | Ostersonntag | On weekend |
| Apr 6 | Ostermontag | Day off |
| May 1 | Staatsfeiertag | Day off |
| May 14 | Christi Himmelfahrt | Day off |
| May 24 | Pfingstsonntag | On weekend |
| May 25 | Pfingstmontag | Day off |
| Jun 4 | Fronleichnam | Day off |
| Aug 15 | Mariä Himmelfahrt | On weekend |
| Oct 26 | Nationalfeiertag | Day off |
| Nov 1 | Allerheiligen | On weekend |
| Dec 8 | Mariä Empfängnis | Day off |
| Dec 24 | Heiliger Abend(other weekday holidays) | Day off |
| Dec 25 | Christtag | Day off |
| Dec 26 | Stefanitag | On weekend |
| Dec 31 | Silvester(other weekday holidays) | Day off |
Long weekends in Austria 2026
How the 2026 public holidays line up for extended time off.
- Heiliger Abend, Christtag: 4 days off in a row (Dec 24 – Dec 27) without taking any leave.
- Ostermontag: 3 days off in a row (Apr 4 – Apr 6) without taking any leave.
- Staatsfeiertag: 3 days off in a row (May 1 – May 3) without taking any leave.
- Pfingstmontag: 3 days off in a row (May 23 – May 25) without taking any leave.
- Nationalfeiertag: 3 days off in a row (Oct 24 – Oct 26) without taking any leave.
- Take Wednesday Dec 23 off and enjoy 5 days off in a row around Heiliger Abend, Christtag.
- Take Monday Dec 28 off and enjoy 5 days off in a row around Christtag, Heiliger Abend.
- Take Friday Jan 2 off and enjoy 4 days off in a row around Neujahr.
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Frequently asked questions
How many working days are there in Austria in 2026?
Austria has 249 working days in 2026: 365 calendar days minus 104 weekend days and 12 public holidays that fall on a weekday.
Do any public holidays fall on a weekend in 2026?
Yes — in 2026, 5 public holidays fall on a weekend, so they do not add any time off.
Which month has the most and fewest working days in 2026?
Most working days: July (23). Fewest: May (18).
When are the long weekends in Austria in 2026?
Heiliger Abend, Christtag: 4 days off in a row (Dec 24 – Dec 27) without taking any leave. Ostermontag: 3 days off in a row (Apr 4 – Apr 6) without taking any leave. Staatsfeiertag: 3 days off in a row (May 1 – May 3) without taking any leave. Pfingstmontag: 3 days off in a row (May 23 – May 25) without taking any leave. Nationalfeiertag: 3 days off in a row (Oct 24 – Oct 26) without taking any leave. Take Wednesday Dec 23 off and enjoy 5 days off in a row around Heiliger Abend, Christtag. Take Monday Dec 28 off and enjoy 5 days off in a row around Christtag, Heiliger Abend. Take Friday Jan 2 off and enjoy 4 days off in a row around Neujahr.