Austria Public Holidays 2025: A Comprehensive Guide
Austria, a country in the heart of Europe, celebrates various public holidays throughout the year. These holidays are an integral part of Austrian culture and tradition, offering a unique glimpse into the country's rich history and heritage. If you're planning to visit Austria in 2025, it's essential to know the public holidays to make the most of your trip.
Overview of Public Holidays in Austria 2025
Austria has 13 public holidays in 2025, which are governed by the Austrian Federal Holidays Act. These holidays are typically observed on the same date every year, although some dates may change due to the German- Austrian Reunification Day, which falls on October 26, 2025.
New Year's Day (Neujahrstag)
The first public holiday of 2025 is New Year's Day, which falls on January 1st. This day marks the beginning of a new year and is celebrated with great enthusiasm throughout Austria.
- New Year's Day: January 1st
Epiphany (Dreikönigstag)
The next public holiday is Epiphany, also known as Three Kings' Day, which falls on January 6th. This holiday commemorates the arrival of the Three Wise Men at the birthplace of Jesus Christ.
- Epiphany: January 6th
Good Friday (Karfreitag)
Good Friday is a significant public holiday in Austria, observed on April 18th, 2025. This day marks the crucifixion of Jesus Christ and is typically observed with processions, prayers, and other solemn events.
- Good Friday: April 18th, 2025
Easter Monday (Ostermontag)
Easter Monday, observed on April 21st, 2025, is a public holiday in Austria. This day marks the day after Easter Sunday and is often celebrated with family gatherings, traditional meals, and outdoor activities.
- Easter Monday: April 21st, 2025
May Day (Erster Mai)
May Day, also known as International Workers' Day, is observed on May 1st, 2025. This public holiday commemorates the struggles and achievements of workers throughout history.
- May Day: May 1st, 2025
Ascension Day (Christi Himmelfahrt)
Ascension Day, observed on May 29th, 2025, is a significant public holiday in Austria. This day commemorates the ascension of Jesus Christ to heaven.
- Ascension Day: May 29th, 2025
Whit Monday (Pfingstmontag)
Whit Monday, observed on June 2nd, 2025, is a public holiday in Austria. This day marks the end of the Whitsun holidays and is often celebrated with outdoor activities and traditional events.
- Whit Monday: June 2nd, 2025
Corpus Christi (Fronleichnam)
Corpus Christi, observed on June 19th, 2025, is a public holiday in Austria. This day commemorates the institution of the Eucharist by Jesus Christ.
- Corpus Christi: June 19th, 2025
Assumption of Mary (Mariä Himmelfahrt)
The Assumption of Mary, observed on August 15th, 2025, is a significant public holiday in Austria. This day commemorates the assumption of the Virgin Mary into heaven.
- Assumption of Mary: August 15th, 2025
German-Austrian Reunification Day
German-Austrian Reunification Day, observed on October 26th, 2025, is a public holiday in Austria. This day commemorates the reunification of Austria and Germany in 1955.
- German-Austrian Reunification Day: October 26th, 2025
All Saints' Day (Allerheiligen)
All Saints' Day, observed on November 1st, 2025, is a public holiday in Austria. This day commemorates all the saints and martyrs of the Christian faith.
- All Saints' Day: November 1st, 2025
Christmas Day (Weihnachtsfest)
Christmas Day, observed on December 25th, 2025, is a public holiday in Austria. This day commemorates the birth of Jesus Christ and is celebrated with great enthusiasm throughout the country.
- Christmas Day: December 25th, 2025
St. Stephen's Day (Stephansfest)
St. Stephen's Day, observed on December 26th, 2025, is a public holiday in Austria. This day commemorates the martyrdom of St. Stephen, the first Christian martyr.
- St. Stephen's Day: December 26th, 2025
