Public holiday in Austria
All Saints' Day in Austria
Sunday, November 1, 2026
Nationwide public holiday
All Saints' Day is a nationwide public holiday in Austria on 1 November. It is observed on the same date across the country and is followed immediately by All Souls' Day.
About All Saints' Day in Austria
In Austria, All Saints' Day is a nationwide public holiday that marks 1 November each year. Its place in the calendar is especially noticeable because it sits next to All Souls' Day on 2 November, giving the opening of November a distinctly memorial tone.
History
The observance follows the long-standing Christian feast of All Saints, which has been part of the liturgical year for centuries. Austria has kept the day as a public holiday nationwide in the modern era, reflecting the country’s historical Catholic tradition.
Traditions
A common Austrian custom is to visit cemeteries and tend family graves, often by placing flowers and candles. In many places, people also attend church services connected with remembrance of the dead.
How All Saints' Day is celebrated in Austria
The day is generally quiet and reflective. Many Austrians use it for cemetery visits and private remembrance rather than for large public events.
Interesting facts
The holiday always falls on 1 November and is nationwide in Austria. It is immediately followed by All Souls' Day on 2 November, which is also closely associated with remembrance of the dead in Austria.
Dates in published calendars
Import sources
- Generic ICS feed
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