Austrian National Holiday

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AKA Name	Nat'l.feiertag
ℹ Hashtags	#AustriaNationalDay, #RotWeissRot
Related Hashtags	#Nationalfeiertag
2025 Date	26 October 2025
2026 Date	26 October 2026

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Austrian National Day in

Sunday, 26 Oct

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Updated 08:47

On October 26th, Austria celebrates its National Day! Each year, Austrians commemorate their National Day on October 26 — a moment of national pride and cultural reflection. At the heart of the country’s culinary identity stands its most renowned dish, the Wiener Schnitzel: Show more Load image
— TasteAtlas (@TasteAtlas) October 26, 2025

Translated from German Show original "The high time is long past and the hell you've left behind, of fame and glory little remains - tell me who still tips their hat to you?" Our homeland needs a turnaround. On the national holiday, an assessment of the situation: Is your high time over? Austria's crash under two Show more statement.at Ist deine hohe Zeit vorüber? Der Absturz Österreichs unter zwei Bundesregierungen
— Richard Schmitt (@Schmitt_News) October 25, 2025

Translated from German Show original 10/26 Happy National Holiday!Dear Austria! Load image 47 KB
— 辣麻雀香精 (@Iamyourfater1) October 26, 2025

Austrian National Holiday History

Austrian National Day is observed to commemorate the country's declaration of neutrality after World War II and the last foreign troops leaving its territory. The main focus of this Observance is to celebrate Austria's commitment to maintaining peace and stability, as well as its unique identity and cultural heritage. The day also serves as an opportunity for Austrians to reflect on their historical past, the challenges they faced, and their path towards a prosperous and united nation.

The history of Austrian National Day goes back to October 26, 1955, when the Austrian Parliament unanimously passed the constitutional law on permanent neutrality. This significant milestone followed the Moscow Memorandum, signed earlier that year, in which the Soviet Union agreed to withdraw its forces from Austrian territory, paving the way for Austria's independence and neutrality.

Local communities often organize events, such as receptions, cultural performances, and exhibitions highlighting Austrian history, art, and cuisine. Austrian National Day is celebrated on October 26th annually.

Top facts about Austrian National Holiday

The Austrian State Treaty was signed on 15 May 1955 in Vienna's Schloss Belvedere. The treaty became valid on 27 July 1955.
On 30 March 1945, the Soviet Union's Red Army entered Austrian territory and captured the capital, Vienna, on 13 April of the same year.

In the News and Trending in Austria for Austrian National Holiday

08:47HM King congratulates HE Austria President on National Day

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Austrian National Holiday Top Events and Things to Do

Attend the celebration at Heldenplatz in Vienna where the President and Minister of Defense hold a celebration. The President also lays a wreath by the tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
Generate awareness for the day on social media using hashtags such as #AustrianNationalDay, #Nationalfeiertag and #FreedomforAustria.

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