Labor Day
Nationwide public holiday in Austria · Staatsfeiertag
Dates
| Year | Date | Weekday | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 May | Friday | Nationwide |
| 2027 | 1 May | Saturday | 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 1 May: high 18°C (64°F), low 7°C (44°F), rain on 50% 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 Saturday 1 May in Vienna: (MET Norway)
About Labor Day
In Austria, 1 May is officially called Staatsfeiertag, meaning state holiday. It is a nationwide day off that combines the international workers' day tradition with older spring customs, and it is closely associated with the labour movement and with Austria's social democratic political tradition.
Traditions
In Vienna, the Social Democratic Party traditionally holds a large May Day march that ends at the Rathausplatz in front of City Hall. In many towns and villages, a tall decorated maypole is raised around this time, often accompanied by brass music and a local festival.
Editorial summary by Public Holidays World. Dates on this page come from the data source; customs vary by region and family.
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