🇦🇹 Long Weekends in Austria 2026
17
Opportunities
13
Public Holidays
11
Max Days Off
4:1
Best Efficiency
42
Total PTO for All
Pro Tip
In 2026, Austria has 4 free long weekends and 13 bridge opportunities. Best deal: take 1 day off around Ascension Day for 4 consecutive days off (efficiency: 4:1).
Bridge Day Opportunities
Ascension Day
Take 1 PTO → Get 4 days off
Corpus Christi
Take 1 PTO → Get 4 days off
Immaculate Conception
Take 1 PTO → Get 4 days off
New Year's Day
Take 2 PTO → Get 6 days off
Easter Monday
3 days off — no PTO needed
Labor Day
3 days off — no PTO needed
Whit Monday
3 days off — no PTO needed
Christmas Day
3 days off — no PTO needed
New Year's Day
Take 5 PTO → Get 11 days off
Easter Monday
Take 4 PTO → Get 9 days off
Labor Day
Take 4 PTO → Get 9 days off
Ascension Day
Take 4 PTO → Get 9 days off
Whit Monday
Take 4 PTO → Get 9 days off
Corpus Christi
Take 4 PTO → Get 9 days off
National Day
Take 4 PTO → Get 9 days off
Immaculate Conception
Take 4 PTO → Get 9 days off
Christmas Day
Take 4 PTO → Get 9 days off
Strategic PTO Plans
Zero-PTO Long Weekends
Enjoy 4 natural long weekends — 12 days off with no PTO needed!
12 days off — no PTO needed
Best Single Day
Take 1 day off around Ascension Day (May 14–17) and get 4 days off.
Take 1 PTO days → Get 4 days off
Best Short Break
Take 2 days off around New Year's Day (Jan 01–06) and enjoy 6 consecutive days off.
Take 2 PTO days → Get 6 days off
Maximum Vacation
Take 5 days off around New Year's Day (Jan 01–11) for a 11-day vacation.
Take 5 PTO days → Get 11 days off