Austria: New Year's Day is a public holiday in all countries that observe the Gregorian calendar, with the exception of Israel
Thursday January 6th
Epiphany
Austria: A major Christian celebration, Epiphany is celebrated on January 6th and commemorates the presentation of the infant Jesus to the Magi, or three wise men. In some countries, it may be known as Three Kings Day.
Monday April 18th
Easter Monday
Austria: Easter is probably the most important holiday of the Christian year, celebrating the Resurrection of Jesus
Austria: This holiday is most commonly associated as a commemoration of the achievements of the labour movement
Austria: This day observes the departure of Jesus from earth after his resurrection. It is perhaps the earliest observed celebration in Christianity.
Monday June 6th
Whit Monday
Austria: Commemorates the coming of the Holy Spirit in the form of flames to the Apostles.
Austria: The Feast of Corpus Christi is a Catholic festival celebrated on the second Thursday after Whitsun
Monday August 15th
Assumption Day
Austria: The Feast of the Assumption is the principal feast of the Blessed Virgin, the mother of Jesus Christ
Salzburg: Saint Rupert (Heiliger Rupert), founded Salzburg (Salt Castle) in the early eighth century
Austria: Austria's National Day commemorates the Declaration of Neutrality enacted on 26th October 1955
Austria: Pope Boniface IV dedicated the day as a holiday to honour the Blessed Virgin Mary and all martyrs
Vienna: Commemorates the death of Leopold III, the Margrave (Prince) of Austria on November 15th 1136
Austria: It is a day that celebrates the belief that Mary, mother of Jesus, was preserved from original sin all of her life
Austria: Christmas celebrates the Nativity of Jesus which according to tradition took place on December 25th 1 BC
Monday December 26th
St. Stephen's Day
Austria: December 26th is the Feast of St. Stephen in Western Christianity. It is observed as a second day of Christmas holidays in several countries.
