Event

Mother's Day 2017

We celebrate Mother's Day on the second Sunday in May in Austria. Make sure to reserve family dinners and outings early, as restaurants and local attractions experience a massive spike in demand.

Answer

When is it?

Mother's Day 2017 is on . Not a public holiday. Mother's Day always falls on Sunday and does not change the legal holiday calendar. Austrian holiday law and the relevant province or school decide its practical status.

Status
Past

Mother's Day is already over for this year.

Exact dates

Mother's Day 2017

All events
Mother's Day Family day

Second Sunday in May; not a public holiday.

Planning impact

Mother's Day is a family observance on the second Sunday in May.

Reservations, family visits, flowers and gifts should be planned as a demand peak rather than as a legal holiday. Compare the affected province before booking leave or childcare.

Family

Coordinate visits

Multiple households, care visits and restaurant times should be coordinated early.

Retail

Handle gifts earlier

Sunday itself is not a normal shopping day, so flowers and gifts should be planned beforehand.

Travel

Expect local peaks

Restaurants, excursion destinations and short-distance travel can be busier.

Calendar

Consider May holidays

The date often sits near Labour Day or Ascension Day.

Related planning

Open the right calendar view

Not a public holiday. Mother's Day always falls on Sunday and does not change the legal holiday calendar. Compare the affected province before booking leave or childcare.

FAQ

Common questions about mother's day

Short answers about date, status and planning impact.

When is Mother's Day in Austria?

Mother's Day in Austria is on the second Sunday in May.

Is Mother's Day a public holiday?

No. Mother's Day is an observance, not a public holiday.

Why plan Mother's Day anyway?

Because restaurants, florists, excursion destinations and family calendars can be much busier around that Sunday.

Data basis

Recurring date rule, legal status separated

Mother's Day is a family observance on the second Sunday in May. Austrian holiday law and the relevant province or school decide its practical status.

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