Austria’s Islamic headscarf ban enters force as under-14s go back to school.
7 September 2026
The law forbids “traditional Muslim” head coverings, such as hijabs or burkas, in public and private schools across the country.
The government says the law is intended to protect the rights of young girls, but critics say it is fuelling anti-Muslim feeling.
The government says the law is intended to protect the rights of young girls, but critics say it is fuelling anti-Muslim feeling.