Event

Halloween 2019

Halloween is the evening of 31 October and in Austria sits directly before All Saints' Day. It is not a public holiday, but it can affect children's events, parties, retail and planning around 1 November.

Answer

When is it?

Halloween 2019 is on Thursday, 31 October 2019. Not a public holiday. The public holiday is All Saints' Day on 1 November.

Status
Past

Halloween is already over for this year.

Exact dates

Halloween 2019

All events
31 Oct
Halloween Not a public holiday

Evening observance before All Saints' Day; check local events and family travel.

Thursday, 31 October 2019
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

Halloween is an evening observance before All Saints' Day.

For families and events, timing, the way home, school the next day, All Saints' Day, local rules and quiet neighbourhoods matter more than public-holiday status.

Family

Set children's timing

Trick-or-treating, school, getting home and bedtime should stay realistic.

Events

Check local events

Parties, youth events and municipal programmes depend strongly on location.

Retail

Shop before the evening

Costumes, sweets and decorations should be handled before the evening.

All Saints

Remember 1 November

The next day is a public holiday; cemetery visits and family travel need separate planning.

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 halloween

Short answers about date, status and planning impact.

When is Halloween?

Halloween is on 31 October every year.

Is Halloween a public holiday?

No. Halloween is not a public holiday in Austria.

Why does All Saints' Day matter?

Because 1 November is a public holiday and shapes family travel, cemetery visits and opening hours.