St. Rupert's Day is a regional holiday in Salzburg, Austria that honors St. Rupert of Salzburg (c. 660–710), the city's founder, first bishop, and patron saint.

When is St. Rupert's Day?

St. Rupert's Day is celebrated every year on September 24.

The following is the list of St. Rupert's Day from 2020 to 2049.

The History of St. Rupert's Day?

St. Rupert was born around 660 AD in the region of present-day Bavaria. He became a bishop and missionary, known for spreading Christianity in what is now Austria.

Around 696 AD, Rupert traveled to the ruins of the Roman city of Juvavum. He refounded it as Salzburg, naming it after the salt mines that brought wealth to the region.

He established key religious institutions: St. Peter's Abbey (a Benedictine monastery) and Nonnberg Abbey, the oldest women's convent north of the Alps.

Rupert became the first bishop of Salzburg, making the city a religious and cultural center. He died on March 27, 710, but Salzburg later chose to celebrate him on September 24, the day his relics were transferred to Salzburg Cathedral.

Rupert was venerated soon after his death, and local cults of devotion grew quickly. During the Middle Ages, he was firmly established as the patron saint of Salzburg, alongside St. Virgil. His feast became one of Salzburg's most important religious celebrations.

Over centuries, St. Rupert's Day (Rupertitag) evolved from purely church observances into a mix of religious services and popular festivities. In Salzburg's old town, fairs were held around the cathedral square (Domplatz), featuring markets, crafts, and music. The fair tradition grew into the Rupertikirtag, a major folk festival combining local heritage, food, rides, and traditional dress.

Today, September 24 is still celebrated with masses in Salzburg Cathedral and St. Peter's Abbey. While not a national public holiday, it remains a regional holiday in Salzburg, symbolizing both its religious roots and cultural identity.