Austrian National Day(Nationalfeiertag)

Austrian National Day (Nationalfeiertag) is celebrated annually on October 26, commemorating the Austrian Parliament's passage of the Declaration of Neutrality in 1955, through which Austria declared its permanent neutrality. This date marks the end of post-World War II Allied occupation and the restoration of full sovereignty. Traditions include military displays at Heldenplatz, the swearing-in ceremony of new recruits, open government buildings at Hofburg Palace and the Chancellery, free museum admission, and the National Park Hiking Day — all reflecting Austria's commitment to neutrality, its sovereign identity, and its unique Alpine cultural heritage.