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What's open on Whit Monday 2027 in Austria?

Known locally as Pfingstmontag

Whit Monday falls on 2027-05-17. Pfingstmontag closes most shops and supermarkets in Austria. Bakeries, cafes and petrol stations are the usual open exceptions.

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24/7 Open

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17 May 2027

Most chains are expected to be closed.

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All Categories 8 Supermarkets & Groceries 3 Pharmacies & Chemists 1 Petrol & EV Charging 1 Drugstores & Cosmetics 1 Post & Parcel Lockers 1 Public Transit & Transport 1

Holiday Survival & Public Services Cheat Sheet

Essential public rules and services operating on Whit Monday 2027

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Public Transit

Sunday / Holiday Schedule

Public transit networks typically operate on Sunday or holiday timetables.

Service Availability 75%

Street Parking

Free / Relaxed Rules

Sunday parking rules and free municipal parking zones usually apply on statutory holidays.

Service Availability 90%

Post & Lockers

Lockers Only · Counters Closed

National postal delivery suspended; outdoor automated parcel lockers remain active 24/7.

Service Availability 40%

Trading Laws

100% Closed (Gov / Banks)

Government offices, municipal counters, and bank branches remain 100% closed.

Service Availability 15%

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All Verified Chains & Venues

8 venues tracked

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
OMV 24/7 & VIVA Shop24/7 Duty Autobahn- und Hauptverkehrstankstellen 24h geöffnet Editorial	Petrol & EV Charging	Open	24 hours	2026-04-20 omv.at
Billa Estimate	Supermarkets & Groceries	Closed	Closed All Day	2026-08-23 billa.at
Spar Editorial	Supermarkets & Groceries	Closed	Closed All Day	2026-05-25 spar.at
Hofer Estimate	Supermarkets & Groceries	Closed	Closed All Day	2026-08-23 hofer.at
dm drogerie markt Estimate	Drugstores & Cosmetics	Open	Hours Vary	2026-08-23 dm.at
ÖBB Bundesbahnen & Wiener Linien Züge und Öffis verkehren nach dem Feiertags-/Sonntagsfahrplan Editorial	Public Transit & Transport	Reduced hours	Hours Vary	2026-04-20 oebb.at
Österreichische Post & Postempfangsboxen 24/7 SB-Zonen und Abholstationen 24h nutzbar; Filialen geschlossen Editorial	Post & Parcel Lockers	Open	24 hours	2026-04-20 post.at

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Frequently asked questions

Are shops, supermarkets and pharmacies open on Whit Monday in Austria?

Pfingstmontag closes most shops and supermarkets in Austria. Bakeries, cafes and petrol stations are the usual open exceptions. Confirmed open chains include: dm drogerie markt, Apotheken-Notdienst 1455, OMV 24/7 & VIVA Shop, ÖBB Bundesbahnen & Wiener Linien, Österreichische Post & Postempfangsboxen 24/7. Typically closed venues: supermarkets, retail, banks.

When is Whit Monday 2027?

Whit Monday falls on 2027-05-17 in 2027.

Are public transport and emergency services running on Whit Monday?

Emergency medical helplines, on-duty pharmacies and 24/7 petrol stations remain accessible. Public transit generally runs on a Sunday/holiday timetable.

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