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Public holidays in Carinthia 2026

Q: How many public holidays does Carinthia have in 2026?

Carinthia observes 15 public holidays in 2026: the 13 nationwide Austria holidays plus 2 regional holidays (Saint Joseph's Day and Carinthian Plebiscite Day). Note: Saint Joseph's Day and Carinthian Plebiscite Day are Landespatron days observed by schools and the public sector — not a statutory day off for most private-sector employees.

Q: How many working days and working hours are there in Carinthia in 2026?

Carinthia has 251 working days in 2026 — the Monday-to-Friday days left after the 10 public holidays that fall on a weekday. At a 40-hour week that is about 2,008 working hours .

The complete 2026 calendar of Austrian public holidays in Carinthia — all 15 dates plus bridge days, long weekends and working days for your annual planning.

Select your province

Workday
Weekend
Public holiday
Observance — schools & public sector only

New Year's Day
Epiphany

No public holidays this month.

Saint Joseph's Day

Easter Monday

State Holiday
Ascension Day
Whit Monday

Corpus Christi

No public holidays this month.

Assumption Day

No public holidays this month.

Carinthian Plebiscite Day
National Day

All Saints' Day

Feast of the Immaculate Conception
Christmas Day
Saint Stephen's Day

15
Total public holidays
Federal plus regional holidays observed.
10
Fall on a weekday
Paid time off for most employees.
3
Fall on a weekend
No substitute day off — labour law does not transfer holidays that land on a weekend.
5
Long weekends in 2026
Three- or four-day stretches around holidays.
251
Working days in 2026
Mon–Fri minus public holidays for the selected scope.
20.9
Avg. working days per month
Total working days divided by 12 months.

Bridge days in Carinthia 2026 — turn 1 day of leave into 4 days off

Every public holiday that falls on a Tuesday or Thursday opens a bridge-day window: one well-placed day of annual leave turns the holiday into a four-day long weekend. Essential for freelancers planning availability and teams scheduling around short weeks.

New Year's Day
Thursday, January 1
- 1 Thu
- 2 Fri
- 3 Sat
- 4 Sun
Take Friday, January 2 off
4 days off in a row (January 1 – January 4) for 1 day of leave
Epiphany
Tuesday, January 6
- 3 Sat
- 4 Sun
- 5 Mon
- 6 Tue
Take Monday, January 5 off
4 days off in a row (January 3 – January 6) for 1 day of leave
Ascension Day
Thursday, May 14
- 14 Thu
- 15 Fri
- 16 Sat
- 17 Sun
Take Friday, May 15 off
4 days off in a row (May 14 – May 17) for 1 day of leave
Corpus Christi
Thursday, June 4
- 4 Thu
- 5 Fri
- 6 Sat
- 7 Sun
Take Friday, June 5 off
4 days off in a row (June 4 – June 7) for 1 day of leave
Feast of the Immaculate Conception
Tuesday, December 8
- 5 Sat
- 6 Sun
- 7 Mon
- 8 Tue
Take Monday, December 7 off
4 days off in a row (December 5 – December 8) for 1 day of leave

Working days 2026 in Carinthia — month by month

How many billable days does each month really have? The chart shows Monday-to-Friday working days minus public holidays — the baseline for capacity planning, sprint scheduling and freelance revenue forecasts.

Dots mark months with public holidays

Q1
62 working days
2 public holidays
Q2
60 working days
5 public holidays
Q3
66 working days
1 public holiday
Q4
63 working days
5 public holidays

Every public holiday in Carinthia in 2026 — explained

A reference list of every public holiday observed in Carinthia in 2026 — date, day of the week, scope and historical background.

Regional
Thursday, March 19, 2026
Saint Joseph's Day
Provincial patron saint day (Landespatron, Josefitag) in Carinthia, Styria, Tyrol and Vorarlberg. Observed as a school and public-sector holiday — not a statutory federal holiday for the private workforce.
Regional
Saturday, October 10, 2026
Carinthian Plebiscite Day
Provincial holiday (Tag der Kärntner Volksabstimmung) in Carinthia, commemorating the 1920 plebiscite in which southern Carinthia voted to remain part of Austria. School and public-sector holiday — not a statutory federal holiday.
Falls on a weekend — no substitute day off.
Nationwide
Thursday, January 1, 2026
New Year's Day
Federal public holiday (Neujahrstag) marking the start of the new year. Businesses and public offices are closed throughout Austria.
Nationwide
Tuesday, January 6, 2026
Epiphany
Federal public holiday (Heilige Drei Könige) commemorating the visit of the Magi to the infant Jesus. Observed throughout Austria.
Nationwide
Monday, April 6, 2026
Easter Monday
Federal public holiday (Ostermontag) following the Easter weekend, one of the most important dates in the Christian liturgical year. Note: Karfreitag (Good Friday) is not a federal holiday in Austria.
Nationwide
Friday, May 1, 2026
State Holiday
Federal public holiday (Staatsfeiertag), Austria's national Labour Day commemorating the social and economic achievements of workers.
Nationwide
Thursday, May 14, 2026
Ascension Day
Federal public holiday (Christi Himmelfahrt) observed 39 days after Easter Sunday. Also celebrated as Father's Day in Austria.
Nationwide
Monday, May 25, 2026
Whit Monday
Federal public holiday (Pfingstmontag) observed 50 days after Easter Sunday, marking Pentecost in the Christian calendar.
Nationwide
Thursday, June 4, 2026
Corpus Christi
Federal public holiday (Fronleichnam), a Catholic feast in honour of the Eucharist observed 60 days after Easter Sunday.
Nationwide
Saturday, August 15, 2026
Assumption Day
Federal public holiday (Mariä Himmelfahrt). Catholic feast commemorating the bodily assumption of Mary into heaven.
Falls on a weekend — no substitute day off.
Nationwide
Monday, October 26, 2026
National Day
Federal public holiday (Nationalfeiertag) commemorating the 1955 declaration of permanent neutrality that defined post-war Austrian sovereignty.
Nationwide
Sunday, November 1, 2026
All Saints' Day
Federal public holiday (Allerheiligen). Catholic feast honouring all saints, known and unknown.
Falls on a weekend — no substitute day off.
Nationwide
Tuesday, December 8, 2026
Feast of the Immaculate Conception
Federal public holiday (Mariä Empfängnis). Catholic feast celebrating the doctrine of Mary's conception without original sin.
Nationwide
Friday, December 25, 2026
Christmas Day
Federal public holiday (Christtag) celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ.
Nationwide
Saturday, December 26, 2026
Saint Stephen's Day
Federal public holiday (Stefanitag). Second Christmas day, honouring the first Christian martyr Saint Stephen.
Falls on a weekend — no substitute day off.

Which province has the most public holidays in 2026?

Regional holidays make the difference between 14 and 15 public holidays a year. Compare every province in Austria and open its 2026 calendar straight from the map.

What the 2026 holidays mean for your business

Public holidays shape billable days, team capacity and hiring timelines. Three takeaways for Carinthia in 2026.

For freelancers

Your billable baseline

2026 offers 251 working days in Carinthia. Subtract 30 days of leave and roughly 221 potential billable days remain — the number your day rate and utilisation plans should build on.

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For hiring managers

Capacity has a low season

May has just 18 working days — the leanest month of 2026. Plan sprints, releases and go-lives around holiday clusters, and bridge capacity gaps with external experts before they hit delivery.

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For recruiters & HR

Holidays move start dates

Most 2026 holidays cluster in Q2. Factor regional holidays into notice periods, onboarding dates and payroll runs — the rules differ by region, and weekend holidays are not carried over.

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Public holidays 2026 — FAQ

Quick answers on long weekends, regional rules, paid time off and what freelancers and interim managers should know.

How many public holidays does Carinthia have in 2026?

Carinthia observes 15 public holidays in 2026: the 13 nationwide Austria holidays plus 2 regional holidays (Saint Joseph's Day and Carinthian Plebiscite Day). Note: Saint Joseph's Day and Carinthian Plebiscite Day are Landespatron days observed by schools and the public sector — not a statutory day off for most private-sector employees.

Which public holidays are specific to Carinthia in 2026?

Beyond the 13 nationwide Austria holidays, Carinthia additionally observes Saint Joseph's Day (March 19) and Carinthian Plebiscite Day (October 10).

How many working days and working hours are there in Carinthia in 2026?

Carinthia has 251 working days in 2026 — the Monday-to-Friday days left after the 10 public holidays that fall on a weekday. At a 40-hour week that is about 2,008 working hours.

What are the best bridge days (Brückentage) in Carinthia in 2026?

In 2026, Carinthia offers these bridge-day (Brückentag) opportunities: New Year's Day (January 1) — take Friday January 2 off for a four-day weekend, Epiphany (January 6) — take Monday January 5 off for a four-day weekend, Ascension Day (May 14) — take Friday May 15 off for a four-day weekend, Corpus Christi (June 4) — take Friday June 5 off for a four-day weekend and Feast of the Immaculate Conception (December 8) — take Monday December 7 off for a four-day weekend.

Which provinces have more public holidays than Carinthia in 2026?

No other province has more public holidays than Carinthia (15) in 2026 — it is among the leaders.

Which provinces have fewer public holidays than Carinthia in 2026?

In 2026, these provinces have fewer public holidays than Carinthia (15): Burgenland, Lower Austria, Upper Austria, Salzburg, Styria, Tyrol, Vorarlberg and Vienna (14).

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