Corpus Christi
Nationwide public holiday in Austria · Fronleichnam
Dates
| Year | Date | Weekday | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 June | Thursday | Nationwide |
| 2027 | 27 May | Thursday | Nationwide |
Where it applies
Everywhere in Austria.
Is it a day off?
Yes. It is an official public holiday, so most employees have the day off. Government offices, schools and many businesses are usually closed; shops, restaurants and public transport may keep reduced hours. Check local announcements for opening times.
Make it longer
Take Friday 28 May off and get 4 days in a row (Thu 27 May – Sun 30 May).
Plan more breaks with the leave planner.
Typical weather in Vienna around 27 May: high 20°C (69°F), low 10°C (50°F), rain on 51% of days.
Averages for 2015–2024, 3 days either side of the date, for the area around Vienna. Past averages, not a forecast.
Forecast for Thursday 27 May in Vienna: (MET Norway)
About Corpus Christi
Corpus Christi, the Feast of the Body and Blood of Christ, is a Catholic feast honouring the Eucharist. It was established in the thirteenth century and falls on the Thursday after Trinity Sunday, sixty days after Easter Sunday, so its date moves each year. In some countries the church celebration is transferred to the following Sunday.
Traditions
The feast is best known for outdoor processions in which the consecrated host is carried through the streets under a canopy. Routes are often decorated with flowers, flags and temporary altars, and children in first communion clothes frequently take part.
Editorial summary by Public Holidays World. Dates on this page come from the data source; customs vary by region and family.
Coming up next in Austria
Sunday, 15 August 2027
Corpus Christi in other countries
Croatia
Liechtenstein
Monaco
Poland
Portugal
San Marino
Bolivia
Colombia
Dominican Republic
Equatorial Guinea
Grenada
Haiti
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Holiday dates are for general information and can change. Official government announcements take precedence.