Austrian Holidays and School Breaks 2025

In this post, you will find the list of holidays and school breaks in Austria for 2025. After the national holidays, you can also see local holidays by province and school breaks.

Austria Holidays in 2025

Below you will find the list of holidays in Austria for the year 2025:

January 1, 2025 – New Year’s Day
January 6, 2025 – Epiphany
April 21, 2025 – Easter Monday
May 1, 2025 – Labor Day
May 29, 2025 – Ascension Day
June 9, 2025 – Pentecost
June 19, 2025 – Corpus Christi
August 15, 2025 – Assumption of the Virgin Mary
October 26, 2025 – Day of Perpetual Neutrality
November 1, 2025 – All Saints’ Day
December 8, 2025 – Immaculate Conception of the Virgin Mary
December 25, 2025 – Christmas
December 26, 2025 – Christmas (Second Day)

Semester Break 2025

The Semesterferien, or semester break, is a short rest period in Austrian schools and universities, typically occurring in February. This break provides students and teachers with an opportunity to rest after completing the first half of the school year, before starting the second semester. The duration varies, with different regions beginning and ending on different days. In 2025, for example, the break dates fall in early to mid-February.

Burgenland: first day: February 10, 2025 – last day: February 15, 2025
Kärnten (Carinthia): first day: February 10, 2025 – last day: February 15, 2025
Niederösterreich (Lower Austria): first day: February 3, 2025 – last day: February 8, 2025
Oberösterreich (Upper Austria): first day: February 17, 2025 – last day: February 22, 2025
Salzburg: first day: February 10, 2025 – last day: February 15, 2025
Steiermark (Styria): first day: February 17, 2025 – last day: February 22, 2025
Tirol: first day: February 10, 2025 – last day: February 15, 2025
Vorarlberg: first day: February 10, 2025 – last day: February 15, 2025
Wien (Vienna): first day: February 1, 2025 – last day: February 8, 2025

Easter Holidays 2025

The Osterferien, or Easter break, is a spring school holiday in Austria that is associated with Easter celebrations. This period provides an opportunity for students and teachers to rest and celebrate Easter with their families. In 2025, the Easter break will run from April 12 to April 21 in all provinces of the country. This holiday typically coincides with the Easter holidays, thus providing an opportunity to nurture religious and family traditions.

Pentecost Holidays 2025

The Pentecost Holidays, or Pentecost break, is a short school holiday in Austria related to the Pentecost celebrations. Pentecost is the Christian holiday commemorating the coming of the Holy Spirit, which occurs 50 days after Easter. This holiday provides students and teachers with an opportunity to rest and participate in religious or family events.

Burgenland: first day: June 7, 2025 – last day: June 9, 2025
Kärnten (Carinthia): first day: June 7, 2025 – last day: June 9, 2025
Niederösterreich (Lower Austria): first day: June 7, 2025 – last day: June 9, 2025
Oberösterreich (Upper Austria): first day: June 7, 2025 – last day: June 9, 2025
Salzburg: first day: June 7, 2025 – last day: June 9, 2025
Steiermark (Styria): first day: June 7, 2025 – last day: June 9, 2025
Tirol: first day: June 7, 2025 – last day: June 9, 2025
Vorarlberg: first day: June 7, 2025 – last day: June 9, 2025
Wien (Vienna): first day: June 7, 2025 – last day: June 9, 2025

Summer Vacation 2025

The Summer Vacation, or summer break, is the longest break in Austrian schools, which begins with the end of the school year and lasts until the start of the new school year. This period provides students and teachers with an opportunity to rest from the year’s exhaustion, travel, and spend time with their families.

In 2025, the start and end of summer vacation varies by region: for example, in Burgenland, Lower Austria, and Vienna, it runs from June 28 to August 31, while in Carinthia, Upper Austria, and other regions, it runs from July 5 to September 7. The summer vacation is an important period for recharging and organizing outdoor activities and trips:

Burgenland: first day: June 28, 2025 – last day: August 31, 2025
Kärnten (Carinthia): first day: July 5, 2025 – last day: September 7, 2025
Niederösterreich (Lower Austria): first day: June 28, 2025 – last day: August 31, 2025
Oberösterreich (Upper Austria): first day: July 5, 2025 – last day: September 7, 2025
Salzburg: first day: July 5, 2025 – last day: September 7, 2025
Steiermark (Styria): first day: July 5, 2025 – last day: September 7, 2025
Tirol: first day: July 5, 2025 – last day: September 7, 2025
Vorarlberg: first day: July 5, 2025 – last day: September 7, 2025
Wien (Vienna): first day: June 28, 2025 – last day: August 31, 2025

Autumn Break 2025

The Autumn Break, or “Herbstferien”, is a short rest period in Austrian schools, which typically falls at the end of October. This break provides students and teachers with an opportunity to catch their breath in the middle of the autumn teaching period.

In 2025, the autumn break will take place at the same time in all regions: from October 27 to October 31. This period coincides with the autumn holidays, such as the week before All Saints’ Day (Allerheiligen), thus providing families with an opportunity for shared activities and preserving traditions.

Burgenland: first day: October 27, 2025 – last day: October 31, 2025
Kärnten (Carinthia): first day: October 27, 2025 – last day: October 31, 2025
Niederösterreich (Lower Austria): first day: October 27, 2025 – last day: October 31, 2025
Oberösterreich (Upper Austria): first day: October 27, 2025 – last day: October 31, 2025
Salzburg: first day: October 27, 2025 – last day: October 31, 2025
Steiermark (Styria): first day: October 27, 2025 – last day: October 31, 2025
Tirol: first day: October 27, 2025 – last day: October 31, 2025
Vorarlberg: first day: October 27, 2025 – last day: October 31, 2025
Wien (Vienna): first day: October 27, 2025 – last day: October 31, 2025

Christmas Holidays (Winter Break) 2025

The Christmas holidays, or Christmas break, is a rest period in Austrian schools associated with the end-of-year celebrations. This break provides students and teachers with an opportunity to celebrate Christmas and New Year together, as well as to rest during the winter season.

In 2025, the Christmas break will fall on the same days in all regions: from December 24 to January 6, 2026. This period is perfect for family gatherings, experiencing the holidays together, and many also take advantage of winter sports opportunities, such as skiing in the Alps.

Burgenland: first day: December 24, 2025 – last day: January 6, 2026
Kärnten (Carinthia): first day: December 24, 2025 – last day: January 6, 2026
Niederösterreich (Lower Austria): first day: December 24, 2025 – last day: January 6, 2026
Oberösterreich (Upper Austria): first day: December 24, 2025 – last day: January 6, 2026
Salzburg: first day: December 24, 2025 – last day: January 6, 2026
Steiermark (Styria): first day: December 24, 2025 – last day: January 6, 2026
Tirol: first day: December 24, 2025 – last day: January 6, 2026
Vorarlberg: first day: December 24, 2025 – last day: January 6, 2026
Wien (Vienna): first day: December 24, 2025 – last day: January 6, 2026