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Austria has the better 2026 calendar, with 9 more public holidays and 3 more long weekends.
Winner
Austria
Holidays gap
9
Long weekends gap
3
Best month
May
Austria
Austria comes out ahead on this comparison because it combines the stronger efficiency signal with a better long-weekend profile for 2026.
| Country | Holidays | Long Weekends | Efficiency | Best Month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austria | 20 | 7 | 2.1x | May |
| Germany | 29 | 4 | 2x | May |
Austria has the better 2026 calendar, with 9 more public holidays and 3 more long weekends.
May is the strongest month to plan around.
Check the official Austria calendar before booking — employers can differ on observed dates.
Open the leave planner for Austria or Germany and see what your leave days are actually worth.