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Official public holiday law or calendar
Confirmed · Scope: public · Checked 2026-09-27
Austria has thirteen nationwide statutory holidays. Local patronal observances and school breaks are outside this national calendar.
Pentecost Monday in Austria
2026 holiday dates
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This is the first listed date for this year; a separate observance date has not been assigned.
About Pentecost
Pentecost Monday, called Pfingstmontag in Austria, is the statutory public holiday observed on the Monday after Pentecost Sunday. The page URL retains “Pentecost,” but the Austrian legal holiday and the dates shown are specifically for Monday.
Public holiday / closure dates
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Bank, office and school arrangements require the applicable authority or institution notice. Missing scope data does not mean open.
Next supported occurrence
Monday, 17 May 2027 · Confirmed — source checked
Next listed holiday day on or after today; this can be a closure day rather than the festival date.
2027 dates
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2028 dates
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Official sources and date status
Recorded confirmation and independent source review are shown separately. An institution-specific notice does not establish closure for every employer or school.
Office arrangements
Under § 7 of Austria’s Arbeitsruhegesetz, employees covered by the Act receive at least 24 hours of holiday rest on Pfingstmontag, subject to statutory exceptions for permitted holiday work.
Bank arrangements
Pfingstmontag is a statutory holiday, so customers should plan branch-dependent business in advance and confirm payment cut-offs with their own bank; digital availability does not establish that a transfer will settle that day.
School arrangements
The federal school calendar identifies a Pentecost break covering the holiday. Exact dates should be checked for the relevant school year and school type.
History
Pentecost is the Christian feast celebrated fifty days after Easter Sunday. Austrian holiday law names Pfingstmontag, not Pentecost Sunday, in its statutory list; the Monday observance extends the religious festival into a legal day of holiday rest.
Why it matters
The distinction between Pentecost Sunday and Pentecost Monday matters for date lookup and workplace planning. Pfingstmontag moves with Easter and is the day to use when checking Austrian public-holiday entitlements.
Observance
Church services focus on the Pentecost feast, while the Monday holiday is often used for family time and spring outings. Particular events vary by parish and municipality and are not a condition of the legal holiday.
Travel and planning
The Monday creates a three-day weekend for many travellers. Check rail, local-transport and attraction timetables because holiday service levels are operator-specific.
Frequently asked questions
Is Pentecost Monday a public holiday in Austria?
Yes. Austrian law lists Pfingstmontag as a statutory holiday.
Is the legal holiday Pentecost Sunday or Monday?
The Austrian statutory holiday named in the Arbeitsruhegesetz is Pentecost Monday. Pentecost Sunday remains the religious feast.
When is Pfingstmontag?
It is the Monday after Pentecost Sunday, so its calendar date changes with Easter.
Are schools closed?
The official school calendar includes a Pentecost break; check the applicable school year and institution.
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