Event

Saint Martin's Day 2017

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.

Answer

When is it?

Saint Martin's Day 2017 is on Saturday, 11 November 2017. Not a nationwide public holiday under Austrian working-rest law. In Burgenland, Martini is especially relevant as a regional patron-saint and school date.

Status
Past

Saint Martin's Day is already over for this year.

Exact dates

Saint Martin's Day 2017

All events
11 Nov
Saint Martin's Day Custom

Lanterns, Martini, goose dinners, wine and regional evening dates around 11 November.

Saturday, 11 November 2017
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

Saint Martin's Day connects lantern customs with Martini, goose dinners and wine.

In Austria, Saint Martin's Day should not be read generically: Burgenland, school, lantern events, goose reservations, wine events, getting home and carnival season belong together.

Lanterns

Check children's events

Nursery, school, parish or municipality publish the lantern times that actually matter.

Goose dinner

Reserve early

Goose dinners and wine taverns are often in stronger demand around Martini.

Wine

Plan Martiniloben locally

In Burgenland, participating locations, shuttles, rail and safe ways home matter.

Calendar

Place 11/11 correctly

The start of carnival season is secondary; regionally, Martini is the focus.

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 saint martin's day

Short answers about date, status and planning impact.

When is Saint Martin's Day?

Saint Martin's Day is on 11 November every year.

Is Saint Martin's Day a public holiday in Austria?

Not nationwide. In Burgenland, Martini is regionally important; work and school need separate checks.

What do people plan around Martini?

Lantern walks, goose dinners, wine events, table reservations, rail, shuttles and family programmes.