St Rupert's Day (Regional Holiday, Salzburg)
About
September 24 is a regional public holiday in the federal state of Salzburg only, honouring St Rupert, the city's founder and patron saint. It coincides with the large Rupertikirtag folk fair around the cathedral.
Highlights
- Regional public holiday observed only in Salzburg state
- Honours St Rupert, founder and patron saint of Salzburg
- Coincides with the lively Rupertikirtag fair (captured separately)
Practical tips
- Shops in Salzburg state close; the rest of Austria works as normal
- The Rupertikirtag funfair fills the cathedral squares around this date
- Expect a festive, busy Old Town
Sources
Other upcoming events
Salzburg Festival (Salzburger Festspiele)
The world's foremost festival of opera, drama and classical music takes over Salzburg's great houses and squares for around six weeks every summer, anchored by the open-air 'Jedermann' on Domplatz in front of the cathedral.
Assumption Day (Mariä Himmelfahrt) in Austria
August 15 is a national public holiday across Austria honouring the Assumption of the Virgin Mary, with herb-bundle blessings (Kräuterweihe) in churches and a quiet midsummer day off.
Almabtrieb at Gruberalm, Hintersee 2026 (Cattle Drive)
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