Upper Austria Public Holidays 2026 – Bank Holidays & Long Weekend Planner

Q: How many statutory public holidays are observed in Upper Austria?

Upper Austria observes 1 official statutory fixed-date public holidays — the same count as Austria nationally, since Upper Austria doesn't set its own separate statutory list — plus movable religious and lunar observances updated live in the calendar.

🗓️ Public Holidays in Upper Austria, Austria

Get up-to-date public holiday dates for Upper Austria, Austria. Track official statutory days off, bank closures, and upcoming holiday schedules across Upper Austria.

Businesses, regional banks, and administrative offices across Upper Austria observe statutory public holidays in accordance with national labor regulations and official government decrees. In Upper Austria, statutory fixed-date public holidays (including Nationalfeiertag (National Day of Austria) on October 26) mandate official non-working status for banks and government departments.

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📅 Live Public Holiday Calendar — Upper Austria, Austria

This is Austria's national public holiday calendar — the same live calendar shown on Austria's country-level holiday page — embedded here because public holidays are set nationally and apply uniformly across Upper Austria and the rest of Austria, not a separate Upper Austria-specific calendar.

◀ Showing upcoming public holidays — use the back arrow in the calendar toolbar to browse earlier dates this year.

🏛️ Official Statutory Public Holidays Applicable in Upper Austria

These are Austria's official statutory fixed-date public holidays — the same national list shown on Austria's country holiday page — mandated by national labor law and applicable across every state and city in Austria, including Upper Austria. These non-working days apply to government administrative offices, commercial banking institutions, and schools statewide.

Holiday Name	Fixed Date	Category	Closure Status	Official Source
Nationalfeiertag (National Day of Austria)	October 26	Federal Holiday	Full Federal Closure (Mandatory Non-Working Day)	www.bundeskanzleramt.gv.at

🧳 Upcoming Long Weekends in Upper Austria

Statutory holidays landing on a Monday, Friday, Tuesday or Thursday create a long-weekend opportunity — here's what's coming up.

Holiday	Date	Opportunity
Nationalfeiertag (National Day of Austria)	Mon, Oct 26, 2026	Automatic 3-day weekend

📖 Understanding Public Holidays in Upper Austria

Upper Austria follows Austria's statutory holiday calendar in full — the national government sets these dates, and regional banks, public offices and schools across the state close accordingly.

A statutory holiday falling on a weekend in Upper Austria doesn't simply disappear — Austria's gazette process typically shifts the observed non-working day to the nearest Monday.

As Upper Austria's capital, Linz observes the identical statutory calendar — there's no separate capital-city holiday list distinct from the rest of Upper Austria.

Frequently Asked Questions — Upper Austria Public Holidays

Are banks and government offices closed on public holidays in Upper Austria?

Yes, they do. Upper Austria follows Austria's statutory calendar exactly, so banks, government offices and schools throughout the state close on every officially mandated non-working day.

How many statutory public holidays are observed in Upper Austria?

Upper Austria observes 1 official statutory fixed-date public holidays — the same count as Austria nationally, since Upper Austria doesn't set its own separate statutory list — plus movable religious and lunar observances updated live in the calendar.

How can I plan a long weekend around public holidays in Upper Austria?

Check the day of the week for upcoming holidays in the live calendar above. Public holidays landing on Monday or Friday create an automatic 3-day weekend for travel across Upper Austria.

Do public holidays in Upper Austria differ from the rest of Austria?

No — public holidays in Austria are set at the national level, not decided state by state, so Upper Austria observes exactly the same statutory holidays as every other state and the country as a whole. This page exists as a convenient Upper Austria-specific reference, not because Upper Austria has its own separate holiday list.

Does Linz, Upper Austria's capital, follow a different holiday schedule?

No — Linz observes the same statutory public holidays as the rest of Upper Austria and Austria. Being the state capital doesn't come with its own separate holiday calendar.

What is the official source for Upper Austria's public holiday dates?

Upper Austria's public holidays are mandated by Austria's national statutory framework, published via www.bundeskanzleramt.gv.at — see the statutory holidays table above for the full sourced list.