Event

Valentine's Day 2017

Valentine's Day falls on 14 February every year. It is not a public holiday in Austria, but it is a strong date for flowers, restaurants, small gifts, hotels and evenings together.

Answer

When is it?

Valentine's Day 2017 is on . Not a public holiday. Work, school and opening hours follow the normal weekday pattern. Austrian holiday law and the relevant province or school decide its practical status.

Status
Past

Valentine's Day is already over for this year.

Exact dates

Valentine's Day 2017

All events
Valentine's Day Not a public holiday

Fixed date for reservations, flowers, gifts and time together.

Planning impact

Valentine's Day is a fixed relationship-focused date on 14 February.

The practical points are restaurant bookings, flowers, gifts, childcare and the weekday. If 14 February falls on Friday or Saturday, demand tends to appear earlier. Compare the affected province before booking leave or childcare.

Relationship

Block time together

The date works better when the evening, travel and childcare are set early.

Flowers

Check delivery windows

Flowers and small gifts should not be left until 14 February.

Restaurants

Reserve tables early

Restaurants, bars and hotel packages can be much busier than on normal weekdays.

Calendar

Weekday decides

Friday, Saturday or a nearby school-break edge changes planning more than the event name.

Related planning

Open the right calendar view

Not a public holiday. Work, school and opening hours follow the normal weekday pattern. Compare the affected province before booking leave or childcare.

FAQ

Common questions about valentine's day

Short answers about date, status and planning impact.

When is Valentine's Day?

Valentine's Day is on 14 February every year.

Is Valentine's Day a public holiday?

No. Valentine's Day is not a public holiday.

What should be planned early?

Restaurants, flowers, gifts, hotels, travel and childcare are the typical items that can become scarce.

Data basis

Recurring date rule, legal status separated

Valentine's Day is a fixed relationship-focused date on 14 February. Austrian holiday law and the relevant province or school decide its practical status.

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