Mother's Day

Mother's Day

Event

We celebrate Mother's Day on the second Sunday in May in Austria. Make sure to reserve family dinners and outings early, as restaurants and local attractions experience a massive spike in demand.

Date, scope and practical effect

At a glance

Mother's Day 2026 in Austria is on . Not a public holiday. Mother's Day always falls on Sunday and does not change the legal holiday calendar.

Date
Second Sunday in May; not a public holiday.
Public holiday status
Not a public holiday. Mother's Day always falls on Sunday and does not change the legal holiday calendar.
Mother's Day is a family observance on the second Sunday in May.
Scope
Austria
Practical consequence
Reservations, family visits, flowers and gifts should be planned as a demand peak rather than as a legal holiday.
Dates for planning

Current and upcoming dates

2026

2027

2028

2029

Planning impact

Mother's Day is a family observance on the second Sunday in May.

Family

Coordinate visits

Multiple households, care visits and restaurant times should be coordinated early.

Retail

Handle gifts earlier

Sunday itself is not a normal shopping day, so flowers and gifts should be planned beforehand.

Travel

Expect local peaks

Restaurants, excursion destinations and short-distance travel can be busier.

Calendar

Consider May holidays

The date often sits near Labour Day or Ascension Day.

Data basis

Recurring date rule, legal status separated

Mother's Day is a family observance on the second Sunday in May. Not a public holiday. Mother's Day always falls on Sunday and does not change the legal holiday calendar.

Sources reviewed

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