Public Holidays

Austria takes the lead in celebrating the most national and bank holidays - this means lots of holidays and days off for the Viennese. Be aware though, during this period many shops and restaurants are closed - so make sure you check out the list below before you make concrete travel plans.

PUBLIC HOLIDAYS

**1st January|New Year's Day

**6th January|Epiphany

**Easter|Easter Monday

**1st May|Labour Day

**Mid May|Ascension Day

**May or June|Whit Monday

**June|Corpus Christi

**15th August|Assumption

**26th October|Austrian National Holiday

**1st November|All Saints' Day

** 8th December|Immaculate Conception

**25th December|Christmas Day

** 26th December|St. Stephen's Day/Boxing Day

For updated information check following public holidays in Austria website