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Understand employee leave entitlements and policies in Oostenrijk

Updated on April 25, 2025

Austria has robust statutory leave entitlements designed to support work-life balance. Austrian labor law mandates minimum vacation time, guarantees paid leave for public holidays, and provides for sick leave, parental leave, and other special leave types. These regulations apply to nearly all employees, providing a comprehensive framework for time off from work. Understanding these requirements is crucial for employers operating in Austria to ensure compliance and maintain positive employee relations.

Annual Vacation Leave

Austrian employees are legally entitled to a minimum of 5 weeks (25 working days) of paid vacation per year, based on a five-day work week. After 25 years of service, this increases to 6 weeks (30 working days). Collective bargaining agreements may provide for more generous vacation entitlements. Vacation time must generally be taken during the current leave year, although arrangements can be made to carry over leave in certain circumstances.

Public Holidays

Austria observes 13 public holidays annually. Employees are generally entitled to paid time off on these days. If an employee is required to work on a public holiday, they are typically entitled to additional compensation. The following are the public holidays in Austria:

Holiday Name Date
New Year's Day January 1
Epiphany January 6
Easter Monday Varies
State Holiday May 1
Ascension Day Varies
Whit Monday Varies
Corpus Christi Varies
Assumption Day August 15
National Day October 26
All Saints' Day November 1
Immaculate Conception December 8
Christmas Day December 25
St. Stephen's Day December 26

Sick Leave

Austrian employees are entitled to sick leave if they are unable to work due to illness or injury. The entitlement to continued payment of wages during sick leave depends on the employee's length of service.

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