What's open on Christmas Day 2026 in Austria?
Christmas Day 2026 falls on 25 December 2026.
Christtag is a complete retail shutdown in Austria — nearly everything closes except petrol stations, some bakeries and hotel restaurants.
Chain opening hours
| Venue / Chain | Category | Holiday Status | Hours | Verification & Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apotheken-Notdienst 145524/7 Duty Bereitschaftsdiensthabende Apotheken 24h für dringende Rezepte erreichbar Editorial1455 | Pharmacies & Chemists | Open | 24 hours | 2026-04-20 apothekerkammer.at |
| Petrol & EV Charging | Open | 24 hours | 2026-04-20 omv.at | |
Editorial | Supermarkets & Groceries | Closed | Closed All Day | 2025-12-20 billa.at |
Editorial | Supermarkets & Groceries | Closed | Closed All Day | 2025-12-20 spar.at |
Editorial | Supermarkets & Groceries | Closed | Closed All Day | 2025-12-20 hofer.at |
Editorial | Drugstores & Cosmetics | Closed | Closed All Day | 2025-12-20 dm.at |
Züge und Öffis verkehren nach dem Feiertags-/Sonntagsfahrplan Editorial | Public Transit & Transport | Reduced hours | Hours Vary | 2026-04-20 oebb.at |
SB-Zonen und Abholstationen 24h nutzbar; Filialen geschlossen Editorial | Post & Parcel Lockers | Open | 24 hours | 2026-04-20 post.at |
Frequently asked questions
Are shops open on Christmas Day 2026 in Austria?
Christtag is a complete retail shutdown in Austria — nearly everything closes except petrol stations, some bakeries and hotel restaurants. Typically closed: supermarkets, retail, banks, government.
When is Christmas Day in 2026?
Christmas Day falls on 25 December 2026 (2026-12-25) in 2026.