School holidays

Semester break 2026

Exact school-holiday ranges by federal state or school group, with planning links and subscription options.

Answer

When is it?

Semester break 2026 is staggered by federal state or school group. The first range is to for W and NÖ; the cards below show every group. Semester break is especially relevant for winter travel, childcare and staggered demand in holiday regions.

Exact dates

By state group

Full overview
W and NÖ

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Wien Wien Niederösterreich Niederösterreich
6 days
School year 2025/26 42% · 154 days until semester break
B, K, S, T, and V

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Burgenland Burgenland Kärnten Kärnten Salzburg Salzburg Tirol Tirol Vorarlberg Vorarlberg
6 days
School year 2025/26 44% · 161 days until semester break
OÖ and St

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Oberösterreich Oberösterreich Steiermark Steiermark
6 days
School year 2025/26 46% · 168 days until semester break
What to do next

Use the date, then plan around it

Semester break is especially relevant for winter travel, childcare and staggered demand in holiday regions.

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 semester break

Short answers about state differences, work leave and planning.

Are semester break dates the same in every federal state?

No. Semester break dates differ by federal state or school group. The Semester break table shows the exact range for each group.

Do semester break mean parents are automatically off work?

No. A school closure changes care dates, not workplace leave. Semester break is especially relevant for winter travel, childcare and staggered demand in holiday regions.

How should I plan around semester break?

Semester break is especially relevant for winter travel, childcare and staggered demand in holiday regions. Use the province calendar before fixing childcare, travel or leave.

Data basis

Official school-break dates, practical grouping

Semester break is especially relevant for winter travel, childcare and staggered demand in holiday regions. 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