School holidays

Summer break 2020

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

Answer

When is it?

Summer break 2020 is staggered by federal state or school group. The first range is to for B, NÖ, and W; the cards below show every group. Summer break should be aligned early with travel windows, childcare and team absences.

Exact dates

By state group

Full overview
B, NÖ, and W

to

Burgenland Burgenland Niederösterreich Niederösterreich Wien Wien
65 days
School year 2019/20 84% · 307 days until summer break
K, OÖ, S, St, T, and V

to

Kärnten Kärnten Oberösterreich Oberösterreich Salzburg Salzburg Steiermark Steiermark Tirol Tirol Vorarlberg Vorarlberg
65 days
School year 2019/20 86% · 314 days until summer break
What to do next

Use the date, then plan around it

Summer break should be aligned early with travel windows, childcare and team absences.

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 summer break

Short answers about state differences, work leave and planning.

Are summer break dates the same in every federal state?

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

Do summer break mean parents are automatically off work?

No. A school closure changes care dates, not workplace leave. Summer break should be aligned early with travel windows, childcare and team absences.

How should I plan around summer break?

Summer break should be aligned early with travel windows, childcare and team absences. Use the province calendar before fixing childcare, travel or leave.

Data basis

Official school-break dates, practical grouping

Summer break should be aligned early with travel windows, childcare and team absences. 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