Epiphany
Nationwide public holiday in Austria · Heilige Drei Könige
Dates
| Year | Date | Weekday | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6 January | Tuesday | Nationwide |
| 2027 | 6 January | Wednesday | Nationwide |
Where it applies
Everywhere in Austria.
Is it a day off?
Yes. It is an official public holiday, so most employees have the day off. Government offices, schools and many businesses are usually closed; shops, restaurants and public transport may keep reduced hours. Check local announcements for opening times.
Typical weather in Vienna around 6 January: high 3°C (38°F), low -2°C (28°F), rain on 41% of days.
Averages for 2015–2024, 3 days either side of the date, for the area around Vienna. Past averages, not a forecast.
Forecast for Wednesday 6 January in Vienna: (MET Norway)
About Epiphany
Epiphany on 6 January, known in Austria as Heilige Drei Könige (Three Holy Kings), is a public holiday nationwide. In Austria it is closely linked with the Sternsinger, a carol-singing custom organised by Catholic parishes that has become one of the country's best-known charitable traditions.
Traditions
In the days around Epiphany, children dressed as the Three Kings and carrying a star go from house to house singing and collecting donations for development projects. They often write the letters C+M+B with the year in chalk above the door as a blessing for the household.
Editorial summary by Public Holidays World. Dates on this page come from the data source; customs vary by region and family.
Coming up next in Austria
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