Saint Martin's Day is 11 November. In Austria it is especially visible as Martini in Burgenland, with lanterns, roast goose, young wine and regional weekend planning.
Saint Martin's Day 2026 in Austria is on . Not a nationwide public holiday under Austrian working-rest law. In Burgenland, Martini is especially relevant as a regional patron-saint and school date.
Nursery, school, parish or municipality publish the lantern times that actually matter.
Goose dinners and wine taverns are often in stronger demand around Martini.
In Burgenland, participating locations, shuttles, rail and safe ways home matter.
The start of carnival season is secondary; regionally, Martini is the focus.
Saint Martin's Day connects lantern customs with Martini, goose dinners and wine. Not a nationwide public holiday under Austrian working-rest law. In Burgenland, Martini is especially relevant as a regional patron-saint and school date.
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