Event

Advent Sundays 2004

The four Advent Sundays structure the weeks before Christmas. In Austria they matter for Advent markets, family visits, candles, shopping before the weekend, travel and the proximity to Immaculate Conception.

Answer

When is it?

Advent Sundays 2004 includes these dates: First Sunday of Advent: Sunday, 28 November 2004; Second Sunday of Advent: Sunday, 5 December 2004; Third Sunday of Advent: Sunday, 12 December 2004; Fourth Sunday of Advent: Sunday, 19 December 2004. No additional public holiday. They are Sundays; opening hours, work and events follow general rules and local exceptions.

Status
Past

Advent Sundays is already over for this year.

Exact dates

Advent Sundays 2004

All events
28 Nov
First Sunday of Advent Advent

Advent Sunday with Advent markets, family plans, rail and shopping context in view.

Sunday, 28 November 2004
05 Dec
Second Sunday of Advent Advent

Advent Sunday with Advent markets, family plans, rail and shopping context in view.

Sunday, 5 December 2004
12 Dec
Third Sunday of Advent Advent

Advent Sunday with Advent markets, family plans, rail and shopping context in view.

Sunday, 12 December 2004
19 Dec
Fourth Sunday of Advent Advent

Advent Sunday with Advent markets, family plans, rail and shopping context in view.

Sunday, 19 December 2004
Data basis

Recurring date rule, legal status separated

The dates on this page follow recurring calendar rules. Public-holiday status is not inferred from the event name; it is kept separate and checked against the statutory holiday list.

RIS Working Rest Act § 7 BMB school dates
Planning impact

Advent Sundays divide Christmas preparation into four weeks.

Plan Advent Sundays as a sequence: markets, family visits, gifts, baking, rail, children's activities and 8 December belong in one calendar.

Sequence

View all four Sundays together

The value comes from the sequence, not from one Sunday alone.

Shopping

Shop before Sunday

Many errands need to be planned before Sunday or around Immaculate Conception.

Outings

Check Advent markets early

Popular markets, rail connections and hotels can fill up on Advent weekends.

Family

Spread visits

Family visits, baking, children's events and downtime are easier to spread across four weeks.

Related planning

Open the right calendar view

These dates provide context. Use the focused tools when you need leave days, week numbers, school breaks or exportable calendar data.

FAQ

Common questions about advent sundays

Short answers about date, status and planning impact.

When is the First Sunday of Advent?

The First Sunday of Advent falls between 27 November and 3 December.

Are Advent Sundays public holidays?

No. Advent Sundays are not additional public holidays.

Why have a separate Advent overview?

Because markets, family, gifts, travel, children's dates and 8 December are planned together.