Whitsun break
Official school-break ranges differ by federal state. Compare the group that applies to your school before booking care, travel or leave.
- Edition 2026
- Country-wide
- Author
- Urlaubskalender.at editorial team
- Last checked
- Source status
- official sources and editorial review
Dates and regional scope
Whitsun break 2026
Start with the current dates and verify the applicable region before planning care, travel or leave.
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3 daysAustrian context
One concept, state-specific dates
Planning for Whitsun break remains a distinct concept in Austria. Public holidays can extend this school-free period, but its school dates and employment leave remain separate questions.
Exception check
Check the applicable calendar
School-specific dates
Federal-state calendars and school-autonomous days can differ from the general range.
Leave remains separate
Public holidays such as Easter Monday or Whit Monday do not automatically create leave from work.
Planning context
Austria's nationwide Whitsun school break ends on the Whit Monday public holiday. School and work restart on the following Tuesday, so return travel, childcare and work schedules should be aligned with that shared restart.
Earlier editions
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Related school breaks
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Official sources and local checks
The Whitsun break ranges are grouped from Austrian school-calendar sources. Check the federal state and the individual school for autonomous or local deviations.
Sources reviewed