Easter Monday follows Easter Sunday and extends the celebration of Christ's resurrection. In Austria it is a cherished public holiday that combines religious observance with spring traditions. Families use the long weekend to gather, enjoy festive meals, and participate in customs that blend Christian faith with older springtime rituals.
Traditions & Customs
Austrians celebrate with an Osterjause, a festive Easter brunch featuring blessed ham, horseradish, colored eggs, and braided bread called Osterzopf. Egg-pecking contests, Easter egg hunts for children, and countryside walks are popular. In some regions, Osterfeuer bonfires are lit on hillsides to welcome spring.
Public HolidayReligious
🐣Easter Monday
Monday, April 6, 2026
2026
📖About This Holiday
Easter Monday follows Easter Sunday and extends the celebration of Christ's resurrection. In Austria it is a cherished public holiday that combines religious observance with spring traditions. Families use the long weekend to gather, enjoy festive meals, and participate in customs that blend Christian faith with older springtime rituals.
🎉Traditions & Customs
Austrians celebrate with an Osterjause, a festive Easter brunch featuring blessed ham, horseradish, colored eggs, and braided bread called Osterzopf. Egg-pecking contests, Easter egg hunts for children, and countryside walks are popular. In some regions, Osterfeuer bonfires are lit on hillsides to welcome spring.
💼Work Information
Easter Monday is a public holiday. Shops and businesses are closed. Many Austrians enjoy a four-day weekend starting from Good Friday.
