
GeneralJune 3, 2026
German Word of the Day: die kurze Woche
A public holiday can change the rhythm of an entire week in Austria. When there are fewer working days than usual, people often call it die kurze Woche.
The Local Austria1 min read
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A public holiday can change the rhythm of an entire week in Austria. When there are fewer working days than usual, people often call it die kurze Woche.

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