National Day
Nationwide public holiday in Austria · Nationalfeiertag
Dates
| Year | Date | Weekday | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 26 October | Monday | Nationwide |
| 2027 | 26 October | Tuesday | Nationwide |
Where it applies
Everywhere in Austria.
Is it a day off?
Yes. It is an official public holiday, so most employees have the day off. Government offices, schools and many businesses are usually closed; shops, restaurants and public transport may keep reduced hours. Check local announcements for opening times.
Make it longer
Sat 24 Oct – Mon 26 Oct is a 3-day weekend with no leave needed.
Plan more breaks with the leave planner.
Typical weather in Vienna around 26 October: high 16°C (60°F), low 6°C (43°F), rain on 27% of days.
Averages for 2015–2024, 3 days either side of the date, for the area around Vienna. Past averages, not a forecast.
Forecast for Monday 26 October in Vienna: (MET Norway)
About National Day
Austria's National Day on 26 October commemorates the adoption by parliament in 1955 of the constitutional law declaring the country's permanent neutrality. The law followed the Austrian State Treaty of that year, which restored full sovereignty after the post-war Allied occupation. The date became the national holiday in the 1960s.
Traditions
The Austrian Armed Forces present themselves to the public with a large display on Vienna's Heldenplatz, where new recruits are also sworn in. Government buildings, including the Federal Chancellery and the Parliament, often open their doors to visitors, and many people take part in organised walks and outdoor activities.
Editorial summary by Public Holidays World. Dates on this page come from the data source; customs vary by region and family.
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Holiday dates are for general information and can change. Official government announcements take precedence.