39 result(s) for christmas holidays in Community & Culture
Advent In Hungary – Then & Now
- 16 Dec 2025 5:35 PM
- community & culture
Advent in Hungary is the period before Christmas, the four week long preparation for the holidays, the start of the ecclesiastical year. This year it began on 1 December, and goes on until Christmas Day.
Spreading Holiday Cheer: The Christmas Shoebox Action in Hungary
- 1 Dec 2025 2:24 PM
- community & culture
Ended on 19 December. The Christmas Shoebox Action (known locally as Cipősdoboz Akció) is a major charity drive aimed at collecting and distributing Christmas gifts to disadvantaged children, primarily here in Hungary. The core goal is simple: to ensure these children receive a present that brings a genuine smile to their faces during the holidays — a simple joy that many of us take for granted — ...
National Christmas Tree of Hungary to be Unveiled Fully Decorated on 30 November
- 25 Nov 2025 5:54 AM
- community & culture
Hungary is officially kicking off the festive season, following the successful transport of this year's national Christmas tree to Budapest. An impressive, nearly 23-metre-tall silver fir was felled in Ibrány, a town in Szabolcs-Szatmár-Bereg county, before making the 300-kilometre journey to the capital. It arrived at Kossuth Square on Monday morning, where it will serve as the central holiday ...
An Englishwoman's Life in Communist Hungary': Book Two, Chapter 7, Part 3
- 9 Jun 2025 3:17 PM
- community & culture
Marion Merrick’s books are the only first-hand account written by a westerner of what it was like to live and work in communist Hungary, and then in the aftermath of the 1989 change of regime.
Shops Closed on 8 & 9 June - What Else Does Pentecost Signify In Hungary?
- 5 Jun 2025 11:19 AM
- community & culture
Pentecost in Hungary is a cherished public holiday observed on Sunday, 8 June and Monday 9 June in 2025. This Christian celebration, also known as Whitsun, brings a special weekend break that’s ideal for family outings, cultural exploration, and embracing local traditions. With shops closed on both days, here’s what expats need to know about this meaningful holiday and how to make the most of it ...
Public Holidays in Hungary in 2025
- 24 Apr 2025 8:40 AM
- community & culture
When running a business in Hungary, it's important to be mindful of the public holidays and special observances throughout the year. During these periods, employees are more likely to request time off, and wage supplements may apply. Hungary has 13 public holidays annually, and in 2025, there will be three Saturdays designated as working days.
Insider's Guide: Easter in Hungary - Where Faith Meets Folklore Celebrations
- 14 Apr 2025 6:26 AM
- community & culture
In Hungary, as in many European countries, Easter is one of the most important Christian holidays. But here, it’s more than just a religious celebration - it’s a vibrant blend of faith, springtime customs, and centuries-old traditions rooted in Hungarian folklore.
Wishing Xpats Wonderful Xmas* Holidays
- 17 Dec 2024 12:07 PM
- community & culture
All the team at XpatLoop wish you and yours very Happy Holidays! We hope you've enjoyed what’s been in the loop for you this year + we’re grateful to every reader and partner for our positive connection. Here's wishing you a Joyful + Prosperous New Year!
Updated: Guide to Public Holidays & Saturdays as Working Days in Hungary
- 29 Nov 2024 7:52 AM
- community & culture
There are many bank holidays, and some extra ‘rest days’ in Hungary this year. As you can see from the easy to read lists below, instead of having one free day in the middle of the work week, Hungarians usually prefer to have long weekends in exchange for a Saturday that would otherwise be a ‘rest day’.
Advent In Hungary – Then & Now
- 16 Dec 2025 5:35 PM
- community & culture
Advent in Hungary is the period before Christmas, the four week long preparation for the holidays, the start of the ecclesiastical year. This year it began on 1 December, and goes on until Christmas Day.
Spreading Holiday Cheer: The Christmas Shoebox Action in Hungary
- 1 Dec 2025 2:24 PM
- community & culture
Ended on 19 December. The Christmas Shoebox Action (known locally as Cipősdoboz Akció) is a major charity drive aimed at collecting and distributing Christmas gifts to disadvantaged children, primarily here in Hungary. The core goal is simple: to ensure these children receive a present that brings a genuine smile to their faces during the holidays — a simple joy that many of us take for granted — ...
National Christmas Tree of Hungary to be Unveiled Fully Decorated on 30 November
- 25 Nov 2025 5:54 AM
- community & culture
Hungary is officially kicking off the festive season, following the successful transport of this year's national Christmas tree to Budapest. An impressive, nearly 23-metre-tall silver fir was felled in Ibrány, a town in Szabolcs-Szatmár-Bereg county, before making the 300-kilometre journey to the capital. It arrived at Kossuth Square on Monday morning, where it will serve as the central holiday ...
An Englishwoman's Life in Communist Hungary': Book Two, Chapter 7, Part 3
- 9 Jun 2025 3:17 PM
- community & culture
Marion Merrick’s books are the only first-hand account written by a westerner of what it was like to live and work in communist Hungary, and then in the aftermath of the 1989 change of regime.
Shops Closed on 8 & 9 June - What Else Does Pentecost Signify In Hungary?
- 5 Jun 2025 11:19 AM
- community & culture
Pentecost in Hungary is a cherished public holiday observed on Sunday, 8 June and Monday 9 June in 2025. This Christian celebration, also known as Whitsun, brings a special weekend break that’s ideal for family outings, cultural exploration, and embracing local traditions. With shops closed on both days, here’s what expats need to know about this meaningful holiday and how to make the most of it ...
Public Holidays in Hungary in 2025
- 24 Apr 2025 8:40 AM
- community & culture
When running a business in Hungary, it's important to be mindful of the public holidays and special observances throughout the year. During these periods, employees are more likely to request time off, and wage supplements may apply. Hungary has 13 public holidays annually, and in 2025, there will be three Saturdays designated as working days.
Insider's Guide: Easter in Hungary - Where Faith Meets Folklore Celebrations
- 14 Apr 2025 6:26 AM
- community & culture
In Hungary, as in many European countries, Easter is one of the most important Christian holidays. But here, it’s more than just a religious celebration - it’s a vibrant blend of faith, springtime customs, and centuries-old traditions rooted in Hungarian folklore.
Wishing Xpats Wonderful Xmas* Holidays
- 17 Dec 2024 12:07 PM
- community & culture
All the team at XpatLoop wish you and yours very Happy Holidays! We hope you've enjoyed what’s been in the loop for you this year + we’re grateful to every reader and partner for our positive connection. Here's wishing you a Joyful + Prosperous New Year!
Updated: Guide to Public Holidays & Saturdays as Working Days in Hungary
- 29 Nov 2024 7:52 AM
- community & culture
There are many bank holidays, and some extra ‘rest days’ in Hungary this year. As you can see from the easy to read lists below, instead of having one free day in the middle of the work week, Hungarians usually prefer to have long weekends in exchange for a Saturday that would otherwise be a ‘rest day’.