School holidays

Autumn break 2026

Exact Austria-wide school-holiday range, with planning links and subscription options.

Answer

When is it?

Autumn break 2026 runs from to and applies to all federal states. Autumn break is useful for checking childcare, short trips and individual workdays at the end of October together.

Upcoming date
82 days until Autumn break

Check family travel, childcare and busy travel windows early.

Exact dates

By state group

Full overview
All federal states

to

All federal states
5 days
School year 2026/27 15% · 56 days until autumn break
What to do next

Use the date, then plan around it

Autumn break is useful for checking childcare, short trips and individual workdays at the end of October together.

Families

Childcare first

School-free weekdays still need childcare or approved leave.

Work

Not automatically off

School holidays do not replace employment leave rules.

Travel

Expect demand peaks

Starts and ends can affect traffic, booking windows and family destinations.

FAQ

Common questions about autumn break

Short answers about state differences, work leave and planning.

Are autumn break dates the same in every federal state?

The current source lists one country-wide range for Autumn break. Still check the school or regional authority if a local school-free day is relevant.

Do autumn break mean parents are automatically off work?

No. A school closure changes care dates, not workplace leave. Autumn break is useful for checking childcare, short trips and individual workdays at the end of October together.

How should I plan around autumn break?

Autumn break is useful for checking childcare, short trips and individual workdays at the end of October together. Use the province calendar before fixing childcare, travel or leave.

Data basis

Official school-break dates, practical grouping

Autumn break is useful for checking childcare, short trips and individual workdays at the end of October together. Official ministry rows define the range; school-specific days require a province or school check.

BMB school dates RIS School Time Act § 2 How we maintain this data