Austria Ministry of Education proposes Matura exam dates for 2028 and 2029

The Austrian Ministry of Education has released a draft ordinance outlining the schedule for the central Matura exams for the years 2028 and 2029.

In 2028, the exam period is set to begin on May 2 with Latin, followed by German on May 3. Due to public holidays in Upper Austria and potential school autonomy days, May 4 and 5 will be exam-free. Other scheduled subjects include English, Italian, Mathematics, French, Greek, Spanish, and minority languages such as Hungarian, Croatian, and Slovenian. Compensation exams for students with failing grades are scheduled for June 8 and 9.

For 2029, the schedule shifts due to May 1 and regional holidays. Exams will begin on May 7 with minority languages and Greek. The schedule will face an interruption due to Ascension Day, with Mathematics, Italian, and Latin following on May 14, 15, and 16. Due to Pentecost, Spanish exams will conclude on May 22. Compensation exams for 2029 are planned for June 7 and 8.