Planning

Holiday Planner 2024

Select your federal state, combine public holidays with school vacations, and spot the best bridge days. Export your personal year view as a PDF.

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January

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February

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March

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Data basis

Official dates, derived planning view

Public holidays are based on Austrian holiday rules and the statutory holiday list. School holidays come from official school-calendar sources; the planner turns those dates into a practical leave overview.

Plan bridge days and annual leave in Austria 2024

The holiday planner combines Austrian public holidays, regional holidays, school holidays and your selected vacation days in one year view. A good bridge day is rarely just one date: it depends on the federal state, the surrounding weekends, school calendars, travel demand and how many vacation days you can realistically use.

Start with the federal state if regional holidays or school holidays matter for your household. Then compare the full year before choosing single days. New Year's Day, Epiphany, May holidays, Ascension, Corpus Christi, National Day and the Christmas period can create very different blocks depending on the weekday.

For family planning, check the school holiday overview. For project work, payroll periods or quarterly planning, use the calendar weeks overview next to the holiday planner. Once the block is clear, share, export or subscribe to keep it visible.

Top bridge days to maximize your leave:

  • Ascension & Corpus Christi: These holidays always fall on a Thursday. One vacation day on Friday gives you a 4-day long weekend.
  • Christmas & New Year: Combining the Christmas holidays (Dec 25/26) and New Year's Day often yields long holiday blocks for very few vacation days.
  • National Day & All Saints: Perfect for an autumn getaway. Depending on the weekday, you can secure a long weekend or combine them with school breaks.
  • Easter & Whitsun: Easter Monday and Whit Monday automatically extend the weekend. Taking the surrounding days off creates an ideal spring vacation.
Bridge days

Test working days directly

Click normal working days to compare vacation blocks. The counter separates used vacation days from total free days.

Federal state

Avoid generic answers

Regional holidays and school holidays can change the practical result. Austria-wide answers are not always precise enough.

PDF

Share the selected view

Export or share the current view for leave coordination, family planning or a quick comparison with colleagues.

FAQ

Common questions about the holiday planner

Short answers for bridge days, federal states and school-holiday context.

How do I find the best bridge days?

Compare the whole year first, then mark individual working days. A single Friday can be enough for a long weekend, while Christmas or New Year often needs several coordinated days.

Why should I select a federal state?

Some holidays and many school holidays differ by federal state. Selecting a state makes the result more useful for families, teams and regional travel planning.

Are school holidays the same as vacation days?

No. School holidays affect school schedules and family planning, but they do not automatically create leave from work. Employment rules depend on your job, contract and workplace.