Public Holidays in Hungary
All Saints’ Day – Mindenszentek
1 November
A public holiday dedicated to remembering the deceased, when many Hungarians visit family graves and cemeteries.
Christmas – Karácsony
25 & 26 December
The 25th is the first day of the official Christmas holiday in Hungary. With the Second Day of Christmas – Karácsony másnapja - on 26 December is the second Christmas public holiday.
Easter Monday – Húsvéthétfő
Date varies
A public holiday following Easter Sunday, traditionally associated with Hungarian customs including “sprinkling” traditions.
Good Friday – Nagypéntek
Date varies
A Christian public holiday marking the Friday before Easter Sunday, forming part of the traditional Easter long weekend.
Labour Day – A munka ünnepe
1 May
A public holiday celebrating workers, usually marked by outdoor events, festivals and family programmes.
1956 Revolution Commemoration
23 October
A national holiday commemorating the 1956 Revolution and the establishment of the modern Hungarian Republic in 1989.
New Year’s Day – Újév
1 January
The first day of the year and a nationwide public holiday when most businesses, shops and government offices are closed.
Revolution Day – Nemzeti Ünnep
15 March
A national holiday commemorating the start of the 1848–49 Revolution and War of Independence against the Habsburg Empire.
Saint Stephen’s Day – Szent István napja / State Foundation Day
20 August
Hungary’s national day celebrating the founding of the Hungarian state and the country’s first king, Saint Stephen.
Whit Monday / Pentecost Monday – Pünkösdhétfő
Date varies
A Christian public holiday creating a long weekend, often associated with spring traditions and countryside events.
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