New Year’s Day 2019 in Austria

New Year’s 2019 in Austria is certainly one of the most important days of the year. Just like all around the world, New Year’s Day in Austria is also celebrated on the 1st of January every year. Folks in Austria eagerly wait for this day to welcome the new year and thus take part in many celebrations and events. But what are some traditions and events which are specifically associated with Austria meant to be followed on New Year’s Day. Let us take a look at them.

When is New Year’s Day in 2019?

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January, 2019

(Tuesday)

New Year’s in Austria

Is New Year’s Day a Public Holiday in Austria?

New Year’s Day is a public holiday for the general population according to Holidays 2019. This means, offices, colleges, schools, universities, and several other academic institutions remain closed on this day.

New Year’s Celebrations in Austria

So, here is a list of some of the traditions and events which are exclusively limited to Austria.

There are two sayings prevalent in Austria which basically mean the same but they mustn’t be confused. First is that before New Year’s Eve people say “Guten Rutsch” if you cross paths with friends or a family member. By saying this you basically wish them to walk into the New Year being all healthy, wealthy and wise. People are also witnessed using the phrase “Prosit Neujahr”,which also means a happy New Year.

New Year’s Day Observances

Year Weekday Date Name Holiday Type
2019 Tue 1 January New Year’s Day National Holiday
2020 Wed 1 January New Year’s Day National Holiday
2021 Fri 1 January New Year’s Day National Holiday
2022 Sat 1 January New Year’s Day National Holiday
2023 Sun 1 January New Year’s Day National Holiday
2024 Mon 1 January New Year’s Day National Holiday
2025 Wed 1 January New Year’s Day National Holiday

New Year’s Day Celebrations in Other Countries

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Quick Facts

This year: Tue, 1 January 2019
Next year: Wed, 1 January 2020
Type: National Holiday