Black Friday In Austria: Are Consulates Open Or Closed?

The Austrian Consulate General remains closed on Austrian legal holidays and American holidays. In 2024, the Austrian Consulate General will be closed on January 1 (New Year's Day), January 6 (Epiphany), December 25 (Christmas Day), and December 26 (St. Stephen's Day). In 2025, the Consulate will be closed on January 1 (New Year's Day), January 6 (Epiphany), December 25 (Christmas), and December 26 (St. Stephen's Day). Black Friday is an American holiday that falls on the day after Thanksgiving. Therefore, Austrian consulates in the United States will be closed on Black Friday.

Austrian Consulate General New York

The Austrian Consulate General in New York is located at 31 East 69th Street, New York, NY 10021. It is open for consultations during working hours, from 9 am to 5 pm, and can be contacted via email at [email protected]. The phone number for emergencies is +1 212 737 6400 extension 0.

The Consulate remains closed on Austrian legal holidays and American holidays. In 2024, this includes Thanksgiving on November 28, Christmas Day on December 25, and Boxing Day on December 26. In 2025, the holidays with no public service hours include New Year's Day on January 1, Epiphany on January 6, Easter on April 21, Memorial Day on May 26, Whit Monday on June 9, Independence Day on July 4, Assumption of Mary on August 15, Labor Day on September 1, Austrian National Day on October 10, All Saints' Day on November 1, Thanksgiving on November 29, Christmas on December 25, and St. Stephen's Day on December 26.

The Austrian Consulate General in New York provides consular services such as passports, visas, and residence permits. Visa applications must be submitted through VFS Global in New York and Chicago, and appointments can be scheduled on their website. Due to increased demand, the Consulate is experiencing longer waiting times for appointments and replies by email.

The Consulate's website provides additional information on various topics, including emergencies abroad, citizenship for persecuted persons and their descendants, and working holiday programs in Austria.

Austrian Consulate General Los Angeles

The Austrian Consulate General in Los Angeles is located at 11859 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 501, Los Angeles, California 90025. The Consul General is Dr. Michael Postl. The Consulate's office hours are Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, and it is open to the public from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm by appointment. The Consulate remains closed on Austrian and American holidays, including Thanksgiving Day and Independence Day.

The Consulate in Los Angeles provides consular services to residents of the following states: Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, Wyoming, and the U.S. Pacific Islands.

If you are a resident of one of these states and require consular services such as passports, visas, or residence permits, you can contact the Austrian Consulate General in Los Angeles. They can be reached by phone at (310) 444-9310, by fax at (310) 477-9897, or by email at [email protected].

Regarding Black Friday specifically, while I cannot find a definitive answer for the year 2023, Austrian consulates in the United States generally remain closed on Austrian and American holidays. Therefore, it is likely that the Austrian Consulate General in Los Angeles will be closed on Black Friday, as it coincides with the Thanksgiving holiday weekend.

Austrian Consulate San Francisco

The Austrian Honorary Consulate in San Francisco is located at 580 California Street, Suite 1500, San Francisco, California 94104, United States. It offers consular services to local, Austrian, and international citizens in the United States. The Consulate's working hours are Monday to Friday, from 9:30 am to 12:00 pm. However, it remains closed to the public on official Austrian and U.S. holidays.

The Consulate provides a range of services, including:

• Information on the Austrian economy, culture, sports, and education.
• Details on the requirements and process of obtaining Austrian citizenship.
• Specific contacts and information in Austria.
• Assistance with applying for an Austrian visa.
• Visa and passport services (only for citizens with a main residence in Austria and the United States).

The Austrian Honorary Consulate in San Francisco is part of Austria's representation in Silicon Valley, known as Open Austria. Open Austria aims to connect Austria and Silicon Valley in various fields, including business, technology, investment, tech diplomacy, and the arts. It highlights Austria's innovative potential and serves as a bridge between Austrian entrepreneurs, startups, and companies with the Silicon Valley ecosystem.

Regarding your specific query about Black Friday, while I cannot find explicit information about the Austrian Consulate in San Francisco being closed on Black Friday, I did find that the Austrian Consulate's website mentions that it remains closed on official Austrian and U.S. holidays. Black Friday is not an official holiday in either Austria or the United States. Therefore, it is reasonable to assume that the Consulate will be open on Black Friday, barring any unforeseen circumstances or updates. However, it is always advisable to check the Consulate's website or contact them directly to confirm their operating hours before planning a visit.

Austrian Consulate office hours

The Austrian Consulate office hours vary depending on the location. Here is the information I found for the Consulate office hours in the United States:

Austrian Consulate, Washington, DC:

The Consulate office in Washington, DC, is open Monday through Friday, from 9:30 am to 12:00 pm. It is closed on Austrian and U.S. holidays, including Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, and Boxing Day/St. Stephen's Day. The phone inquiry hours for visas and residence titles are between 9:00 am - 10:00 am and 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm, Monday to Friday.

Austrian Consulate General, Los Angeles:

The Consulate General in Los Angeles is open for consultations during working hours, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm, preferably by email. The phone number for emergencies is also provided. The specific office hours for this consulate are not listed, but visa applications can be submitted at the VFS Visa Application Centers in Los Angeles and San Francisco.

Austrian Consulate General, New York:

The Consulate General in New York is also open for consultations during working hours, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm, preferably by email. They also provide a phone number for emergencies. Similar to the Los Angeles consulate, specific office hours are not listed, but visa applications are accepted at the VFS Visa Application Centers in New York City and Chicago.

It is important to note that each Consulate General only deals with inquiries related to residence permits, passports, visas, and social security matters originating from within its consular district. Therefore, it is essential to contact the respective office based on your location.

Austrian Consulate holidays

The Austrian Consulate offices in the US are closed on official Austrian and US holidays. This includes Austrian legal holidays and American holidays.

The Austrian Consulate General in New York is open for consultations during working hours (9 am to 5 pm) and can be reached by email: [email protected]. In emergencies, the Consulate can be reached at +1 212 737 6400 extension 0. Outside of regular office hours, Austrian citizens in the USA can reach the on-call service of the Austrian Consulate General in New York at +1 917 612 9792.

The Consulate's regular office hours are Monday to Friday, 9:30 am to 12 pm. Inquiries by phone regarding visas and residence titles are answered Monday to Friday between 9 am to 10 am and 2 pm to 3 pm.

The Austrian Consulate observes the following holidays:

2024

• January 1 (New Year's Day)
• January 6 (Epiphany)
• March 31 (Easter Sunday)
• April 1 (Easter Monday)
• May 1 (Austrian State Holiday)
• May 9 (Ascension Day)
• May 19 (Whit Sunday)
• May 20 (Whit Monday)
• May 30 (Corpus Christi)
• August 15 (Assumption Day)
• October 26 (Austrian National Day)
• November 1 (All Saints' Day)
• December 8 (Immaculate Conception)
• December 25 (Christmas Day)
• December 26 (St. Stephen's Day)

2025

• January 1 (New Year's Day)
• January 6 (Epiphany)
• April 20 (Easter Sunday)
• April 21 (Easter Monday)
• May 1 (Austrian State Holiday)
• May 29 (Ascension Day)
• June 8 (Whit Sunday)
• June 9 (Whit Monday)
• June 19 (Corpus Christi)
• August 15 (Assumption Day)
• October 26 (Austrian National Day)
• November 1 (All Saints' Day)
• December 8 (Immaculate Conception)
• December 25 (Christmas Day)
• December 26 (St. Stephen's Day)

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