137 result(s) for holiday in Community & Culture
Pentecost Holiday: Long Weekend in Hungary - Celebration of Traditions
- 19 May 2026 6:40 AM
- community & culture
Pentecost is a major public holiday, observed on Sunday 24 May 24 and Monday 25 May in Hungary this year. Known as Pünkösd in Hungarian and historically referred to as Whitsun in English, this Christian celebration provides a three-day weekend that is popular for excursions, cultural exploration, and experiencing rural traditions.
José Carreras is Coming to Budapest for Christmas Concert
- 7 May 2026 5:00 PM
- community & culture
A special festive evening will take place on 20 December 2026 at the MVM Dome, with one of the world’s greatest tenors, José Carreras, at the centre of the programme. The Christmas concert will bring timeless classical music and top international artists to Budapest in an elegant, seasonal atmosphere, with Katherine Jenkins OBE appearing in Hungary for the first time as the evening’s special ...
Mother's Day Celebrated in Hungary on 3 May
- 28 Apr 2026 2:01 PM
- community & culture
Celebrated annually as a tribute to all mothers and motherhood, it is worth remembering this day falls on various dates in different parts of the world, in Hungary it's Sunday 3 May in 2026.
Labour Day in Hungary: Shop Closures & Long Weekend Tips
- 28 Apr 2026 1:40 PM
- community & culture
May 1st (Labour Day) falls on a Friday this year, giving most people in Hungary a three-day long weekend. As it is a national public holiday, the majority of shops across the country will be closed.
Quick Guide to Long Weekend in Hungary this Easter
- 1 Apr 2026 4:30 PM
- community & culture
In 2026, Good Friday falls on 3 April, marking the start of a four-day public holiday that runs through Monday, 6 April. While the long weekend offers a perfect opportunity for travel and relaxation, life in Hungary shifts into a different gear during this period, making forward planning essential for expats and locals alike.
Quick Guide: 15 March National Holiday in Hungary 2026
- 11 Mar 2026 1:38 PM
- community & culture
On 15 March 1848, as part of the wave of revolutions sweeping across Europe, a revolution broke out in Pest-Buda. It triumphed without bloodshed and was driven by the ideals of national sovereignty and civic transformation, inspired by the motto “liberty, equality, fraternity.”
Hollókő Easter Festival 2026 – A Celebration of Tradition and Spring in Hungary
- 2 Mar 2026 1:27 PM
- community & culture
Experience one of Hungary’s most cherished cultural events of the year — the Hollókő Easter Festival 2026. Set in the enchanting UNESCO World Heritage village of Hollókő, this four-day celebration from 3–6 April 2026 brings Palóc Easter traditions to life with vibrant folklore, music, gastronomy, and age-old customs that will captivate visitors of all ages.
Jobbik Fails in Bid to Make Xmas Eve a National Holiday in Hungary
- 2 Feb 2026 7:23 AM
- http://www.hatc.hu
- community & culture
The national referendum initiative launched by Jobbik to make December 24 a public holiday has failed to gather sufficient public backing, as fewer than 100,000 valid signatures were submitted, the National Election Committee (NVB) has declared.
Expat Explainer: Hungarian Christmas Feast - Including Authentic Recipes
- 24 Dec 2025 7:25 AM
- community & culture
In Hungary, Christmas Eve is spent with the immediate family – parents, children, grandparents, and possibly a few very close friends.
Pentecost Holiday: Long Weekend in Hungary - Celebration of Traditions
- 19 May 2026 6:40 AM
- community & culture
Pentecost is a major public holiday, observed on Sunday 24 May 24 and Monday 25 May in Hungary this year. Known as Pünkösd in Hungarian and historically referred to as Whitsun in English, this Christian celebration provides a three-day weekend that is popular for excursions, cultural exploration, and experiencing rural traditions.
José Carreras is Coming to Budapest for Christmas Concert
- 7 May 2026 5:00 PM
- community & culture
A special festive evening will take place on 20 December 2026 at the MVM Dome, with one of the world’s greatest tenors, José Carreras, at the centre of the programme. The Christmas concert will bring timeless classical music and top international artists to Budapest in an elegant, seasonal atmosphere, with Katherine Jenkins OBE appearing in Hungary for the first time as the evening’s special ...
Mother's Day Celebrated in Hungary on 3 May
- 28 Apr 2026 2:01 PM
- community & culture
Celebrated annually as a tribute to all mothers and motherhood, it is worth remembering this day falls on various dates in different parts of the world, in Hungary it's Sunday 3 May in 2026.
Labour Day in Hungary: Shop Closures & Long Weekend Tips
- 28 Apr 2026 1:40 PM
- community & culture
May 1st (Labour Day) falls on a Friday this year, giving most people in Hungary a three-day long weekend. As it is a national public holiday, the majority of shops across the country will be closed.
Quick Guide to Long Weekend in Hungary this Easter
- 1 Apr 2026 4:30 PM
- community & culture
In 2026, Good Friday falls on 3 April, marking the start of a four-day public holiday that runs through Monday, 6 April. While the long weekend offers a perfect opportunity for travel and relaxation, life in Hungary shifts into a different gear during this period, making forward planning essential for expats and locals alike.
Quick Guide: 15 March National Holiday in Hungary 2026
- 11 Mar 2026 1:38 PM
- community & culture
On 15 March 1848, as part of the wave of revolutions sweeping across Europe, a revolution broke out in Pest-Buda. It triumphed without bloodshed and was driven by the ideals of national sovereignty and civic transformation, inspired by the motto “liberty, equality, fraternity.”
Hollókő Easter Festival 2026 – A Celebration of Tradition and Spring in Hungary
- 2 Mar 2026 1:27 PM
- community & culture
Experience one of Hungary’s most cherished cultural events of the year — the Hollókő Easter Festival 2026. Set in the enchanting UNESCO World Heritage village of Hollókő, this four-day celebration from 3–6 April 2026 brings Palóc Easter traditions to life with vibrant folklore, music, gastronomy, and age-old customs that will captivate visitors of all ages.
Jobbik Fails in Bid to Make Xmas Eve a National Holiday in Hungary
- 2 Feb 2026 7:23 AM
- http://www.hatc.hu
- community & culture
The national referendum initiative launched by Jobbik to make December 24 a public holiday has failed to gather sufficient public backing, as fewer than 100,000 valid signatures were submitted, the National Election Committee (NVB) has declared.
Expat Explainer: Hungarian Christmas Feast - Including Authentic Recipes
- 24 Dec 2025 7:25 AM
- community & culture
In Hungary, Christmas Eve is spent with the immediate family – parents, children, grandparents, and possibly a few very close friends.