

School education in Vienna is compulsory for all children and lasts for nine years. Vienna has a wealth of multilingual primary schools and universities for the local students, as well as international students.
School holidays in Vienna are observed across the city. School dates may vary from one school to another. For more updated information, you can contact the schools directly for more accurate school holiday announcements.
| Dates | School Holiday |
|---|---|
| Oct 27 – 31, 2025 | Autumn holidays |
| Dec 24, 2025 – Jan 6, 2026 | Christmas Break |
| Feb 2 – 21, 2026 | Semester Holidays |
| Mar 28 – Apr 6, 2026 | Easter Break |
| May 23 – 25, 2026 | Pentecost Holidays |
| Junl 4 – Sep 13, 2026 | Summer Holidays |
New Year’s Day
New Year’s Day is a public holiday in Vienna, celebrating the first day of the new year according to the Gregorian calendar.
Epiphany
Epiphany commemorates the presentation of baby Jesus to the wise men. In some countries, this day is known as Three Kings Day.
Easter Monday
Easter Monday is celebrated a day after Easter Sunday and celebrates the resurrection of Jesus after his death on the cross on Good Friday.
Labor Day
Labor Day in Vienna commemorates the efforts and achievements of the labor movement.
Ascension Day
Ascension Day commemorates Jesus’ ascension into heaven 39 days after his crucifixion.
Whit Monday
Also known as Pentecost Monday, Whit Monday in Vienna commemorates the coming of the Holy Spirit in the form of flames to the Apostles.
Assumption Day
Assumption Day, or the Feast of the Assumption of Mary, commemorates the departure of Mary from this life and the assumption of her body into heaven.
National Day
Austria’s National Day commemorates the Declaration of Neutrality in 1955 that declared the country permanently neutral.
All Saints’ Day
All Saints’ Day is dedicated to honoring the Blessed Virgin Mary and all Christian martyrs.
Saint Leopold’s Day
Saint Leopold’s Day is a regional holiday in Vienna that commemorates the death of Leopold III, the Prince of Austria in 1136.
Immaculate Conception Day
The Immaculate Conception Day celebrates the belief that Mary, the mother of Jesus, was preserved from original sin.
Christmas Day
Christmas Day is a public holiday in Vienna that celebrates the birth of Jesus in accordance with the Gregorian Calendar.
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