Public holidays Kärnten 2012

Overview of all public holidays in Kärnten (Austria) for 2012.

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Date Weekday Holiday name CW
01/01/2012 Sunday Neujahr 52
06/01/2012 Friday Heilige Drei Könige 1
19/03/2012 Monday Hl. Josef 12
06/04/2012 Friday Karfreitag 14
09/04/2012 Monday Ostermontag 15
01/05/2012 Tuesday Staatsfeiertag 18
17/05/2012 Thursday Christi Himmelfahrt 20
28/05/2012 Monday Pfingstmontag 22
07/06/2012 Thursday Fronleichnam 23
15/08/2012 Wednesday Mariä Himmelfahrt 33
10/10/2012 Wednesday Tag der Volksabstimmung 41
26/10/2012 Friday Nationalfeiertag 43
01/11/2012 Thursday Allerheiligen 44
08/12/2012 Saturday Mariä Empfängnis 49
24/12/2012 Monday Heiliger Abend 52
25/12/2012 Tuesday Christtag 52
26/12/2012 Wednesday Stefanitag 52
31/12/2012 Monday Silvester 1

Public holidays 2012 in Kärnten

2012 offers a total of 18 public holidays in Kärnten, creating room for rest, tradition and cultural celebrations. These days are a core part of the regional calendar and reflect both national and local customs.

Our detailed overview helps you plan appointments, vacations, or simply keep track of the next day off. The table above shows not only the date, but also the weekday and calendar week for each holiday.

Good to know about public holidays in Austria

  • Regional differences: Some holidays only apply to specific states or cantons.
  • Movable holidays: Dates for holidays such as Easter or Ascension Day vary each year.
  • Days off work: On public holidays, work pauses and most shops remain closed.

Frequently Asked Questions

Specific Questions

How many public holidays does Kärnten have in 2012?
Kärnten has a total of 18 public holidays in 2012.
Do public holidays in Kärnten in 2012 fall on weekends?
Yes, in 2012, 2 holiday(s) in Kärnten fall on a weekend (Saturday or Sunday): Neujahr, Mariä Empfängnis.

General Questions

What are public holidays?
Public holidays are days on which work is suspended and which are protected by law. On these days, most employees have the day off and shops remain closed.
Are the holidays the same throughout Germany/Austria/Switzerland?
No, there are national holidays that apply to the whole country, and regional holidays that are only valid in certain states, cantons, or even individual municipalities.
Why do some holidays change their date each year?
Movable holidays like Easter or Pentecost depend on the lunar calendar and therefore fall on a different date each year. Fixed holidays like Christmas or New Year's Day always have the same date.
Are shops open on public holidays?
As a rule, most retail stores are closed on public holidays. Exceptions often apply to gas stations, train stations, airports, and certain service businesses.
What happens if a holiday falls on a weekend?
If a public holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday, there is generally no additional day off in compensation in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. In this case, employees are simply "out of luck".

Technical Questions

Where does the holiday data on this page come from?
Our holiday data is based on the legal regulations of the respective countries and states/cantons. We regularly check the data for timeliness and accuracy.
How is the data for future years calculated?
Fixed holidays are easy to determine. Movable holidays are calculated in advance for the respective years using the Gaussian Easter formula and derived calculations.

Last updated: 05/04/2026

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