Corpus Christi in Vienna: These shops are open for you!

Corpus Christi in Vienna: These shops are open for you!

Today, June 18, 2025, the Viennese celebrate Corpus Christi, an important Catholic holiday that is traditionally celebrated on the Thursday 60 days after Easter Sunday. This festival commemorates the presence of Jesus Christ in the bread and wine and has its origins in the 13th century. In many areas of Austria, processions take place on Corpus Christi, during which believers experience a special connection to faith. But while the majority of shops remain closed today, there are a few exceptions in Vienna that make it easier for residents to buy groceries.

As MeinBezirk.WIEN reports, numerous supermarkets, for example, have opened their doors. The opening times vary greatly, so there is something for everyone. The best-known contact points are the Billa and Interspar branches, which are present in several districts and are open from morning to night. Many people in the region benefit from long opening times, particularly at Praterstern and Westbahnhof.

Open shops and bakeries

Anyone looking for bakeries is also in luck. Established names like Felzl and Ströck are open today and offer fresh baked goods. Several vending machine shops in the city, such as the Wiener Späti and the 24/7 Shop, are also ready to serve customers around the clock. The list of open shops is peppered with possibilities:

• Billa: Am Praterstern (6 – 22 Uhr), am Franz-Josefs-Bahnhof (6 – 22 Uhr), am Westbahnhof (5.30 – 23 Uhr)
• Interspar: Pronto am Hauptbahnhof (6 – 23 Uhr), in der Babenbergerstraße (10 – 19 Uhr)
• Bäckereien: Ströck (8 – 18 Uhr), Anadolu Backshop (8 – 21.30 Uhr)
• Automatenshops: Wiener Späti (rund um die Uhr), 24/7 Shop (rund um die Uhr)

Of course, gas station shops are also open and offer a variety of snacks and drinks for those little hunger pangs. This means no one is left high and dry, and even spontaneous purchases are possible. Online supermarkets such as Foodora, Lieferando and Wolt are also available to Viennese people to shop from the comfort of their own home.

Especially on holidays

Corpus Christi is not only a public holiday celebrated throughout Austria, but also an expression of the Catholic faith. Ferienwiki highlights the central role of the processions and church services celebrated on this day. The tradition includes a high mass and a procession in which believers carry a host in a monstrance through the streets to symbolically bring heaven to earth.

The atmosphere in Vienna today is very special as many people prepare for the spiritual part of the day, while others take the opportunity to stock up for the upcoming holidays. Corpus Christi is not just about celebrating, but also about experiencing community and strengthening faith.

Overall, today's holiday for Vienna offers a colorful range of activities and shopping opportunities that are worth exploring.