Event

Advent Sundays 2025

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 2025 includes these dates: First Sunday of Advent: ; Second Sunday of Advent: ; Third Sunday of Advent: ; Fourth Sunday of Advent: . No additional public holiday. They are Sundays; opening hours, work and events follow general rules and local exceptions. Austrian holiday law and the relevant province or school decide its practical status.

Status
Past

Advent Sundays is already over for this year.

Exact dates

Advent Sundays 2025

All events
First Sunday of Advent Advent

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

Second Sunday of Advent Advent

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

Third Sunday of Advent Advent

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

Fourth Sunday of Advent Advent

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

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. Compare the affected province before booking leave or childcare.

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

No additional public holiday. They are Sundays; opening hours, work and events follow general rules and local exceptions. Compare the affected province before booking leave or childcare.

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.

Data basis

Recurring date rule, legal status separated

Advent Sundays divide Christmas preparation into four weeks. Austrian holiday law and the relevant province or school decide its practical status.

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