Austria currency: The Euro
As a member of the European Union, Austria is also part of the Economic and Monetary Union – which introduced the EURO as the common currency.
The following Euro-banknotes and coins are in circulation since January 2002
- Banknotes with facevalues of 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200 and 500 Euro
- Coins of 1 and 2 Euro denominations as well as 1, 2, 5, 10, 20 and 50 cents
Banking Hours (General)
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday: 8 am to 12:30 pm & 1:30 pm to 3 pm
Thursday: 8 am to 12:30 pm & 1:30 pm to 5:30 pm
ATM's
ATM's are widely used in Austria and are called "Bankomat". You will find outdoor venues at most branches of Austrian banks. Please check with your local bank if your bank card is equipped with the necessary codes. A four-digit PIN is also required to access an ATM.
Credit Cards
Credit cards, although accepted in hotels, major restaurants and stores, are less used for purchases in small shops, cafes, or grocery stores. We recommend to check with the venue before.
Foreign Currencies
The respective exchange rate (purchase or sales rate) is valid for all other foreign currencies. National and foreign currencies can be imported and exported in unlimited amounts.
*Important Note*
Travelers entering or leaving any EU member state carrying any sum equal to or exceeding €10,000 (or its equivalent in other currencies or easily convertible assets such as cheques drawn on a third party) must make a declaration to the customs authorities. Customs authorities are empowered under this regulation (signed by the European Parliament and Council on 26 October 2005 and entered into force on 15 December 2005) to undertake controls on natural persons, their baggage and their means of transport and detain cash that has not been declared.
More information on traveling with more than E 10,000
Public Holidays in Austria
2021:
01 January: New Year's Day
06 January: Epiphany
05 April: Easter Monday
01 May: Labour Day
13 May: Ascension Day
24 May: Whit Monday
15 August: Assumption of the Virgin Mary
26 October: Austrian National Holiday
01 November: All Saints' Day
08 December: Immaculate Conception
24 December: Christmas Eve
25 December: Christmas Day
26 December: Boxing Day
31 December: New Year
2022:
01 January: New Year's Day
06 January: Epiphany
18 April: Easter Monday
01 May: Labour Day
26 May: Ascension Day
06 June: Whit Monday
15 August: Assumption of the Virgin Mary
26 October: Austrian National Holiday
01 November: All Saints' Day
08 December: Immaculate Conception
24 December: Christmas Eve
25 December: Christmas Day
26 December: Boxing Day
31 December: New Year |
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