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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.
Tourism Sector Smashes Records in Hungary
- 29 Jan 2026 9:42 AM
- travel
Hungary’s tourism industry continues its upward trajectory, closing out 2025 with a record-breaking 20 million visitors. According to recent data from the Ministry for National Economy, travellers spent nearly 47 million guest nights at various accommodations across the country, marking a significant milestone for the local economy.
Timea Sipos, Hungarian-American Writer & Translator
- 14 Jan 2026 10:45 AM
Tímea is a Hungarian American writer, poet, and literary translator with an MFA in Creative Writing from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas and a certificate of translation from the Balassi Institute in Budapest.
Public Holidays & Long Weekends in Hungary in 2026
- 2 Jan 2026 6:13 AM
- current affairs
The official list of holidays, rest days, and extra workdays for 2026 has been published in the Magyar Közlöny. The decree also specifies which weekends will require work and which weekdays will become rest days. Expect several four-day and three-day long weekends again this year, according to RSM Hungary.
Sarah Brightman, MVM Dome Budapest, 21 November
- 30 Dec 2025 1:25 PM
- entertainment
It’s that time of year again for a magical celebration of the holiday season! The world’s biggest-selling soprano and legendary GRAMMY® Award-nominated artist Sarah Brightman returns to Hungary after 9 years with her new Christmas spectacle ‘A Winter Symphony’ , enchanting audiences at the MVM Dome Budapest on November 21, 2026!
Toll Payment System to Go Offline in Hungary Over New Year's Holiday
- 30 Dec 2025 8:10 AM
- getting around
Hungary's toll payment system will go offline for a planned IT switchover for several hours over the New Year holiday, operator NUSZ said.
Recipe Of The Week: Beigli - Traditional Hungarian Christmas Cake
- 24 Dec 2025 7:32 AM
- food & drink
When enjoying a Hungarian Christmas, best not to miss bejgli, a beloved holiday treat that brings warmth to the heart of winter. This special pastry is usually filled with a poppy seed (mákos bejgli) or walnut (diós bejgli) paste, has been a centerpiece of Hungarian holiday tables for centuries.
Local Xmas Tradition: Enjoying Fish During Holidays in Hungary
- 24 Dec 2025 7:30 AM
- specials
During the holiday season, Hungarian kitchens fill with the aromas of traditional Christmas dishes. While classic fare like fish soup (halászlé) and fried carp (rántott ponty) often grace the Xmas table, many here are now embracing a wider variety of fish and seafood dishes.
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.
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.
Tourism Sector Smashes Records in Hungary
- 29 Jan 2026 9:42 AM
- travel
Hungary’s tourism industry continues its upward trajectory, closing out 2025 with a record-breaking 20 million visitors. According to recent data from the Ministry for National Economy, travellers spent nearly 47 million guest nights at various accommodations across the country, marking a significant milestone for the local economy.
Timea Sipos, Hungarian-American Writer & Translator
- 14 Jan 2026 10:45 AM
Tímea is a Hungarian American writer, poet, and literary translator with an MFA in Creative Writing from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas and a certificate of translation from the Balassi Institute in Budapest.
Public Holidays & Long Weekends in Hungary in 2026
- 2 Jan 2026 6:13 AM
- current affairs
The official list of holidays, rest days, and extra workdays for 2026 has been published in the Magyar Közlöny. The decree also specifies which weekends will require work and which weekdays will become rest days. Expect several four-day and three-day long weekends again this year, according to RSM Hungary.
Sarah Brightman, MVM Dome Budapest, 21 November
- 30 Dec 2025 1:25 PM
- entertainment
It’s that time of year again for a magical celebration of the holiday season! The world’s biggest-selling soprano and legendary GRAMMY® Award-nominated artist Sarah Brightman returns to Hungary after 9 years with her new Christmas spectacle ‘A Winter Symphony’ , enchanting audiences at the MVM Dome Budapest on November 21, 2026!
Toll Payment System to Go Offline in Hungary Over New Year's Holiday
- 30 Dec 2025 8:10 AM
- getting around
Hungary's toll payment system will go offline for a planned IT switchover for several hours over the New Year holiday, operator NUSZ said.
Recipe Of The Week: Beigli - Traditional Hungarian Christmas Cake
- 24 Dec 2025 7:32 AM
- food & drink
When enjoying a Hungarian Christmas, best not to miss bejgli, a beloved holiday treat that brings warmth to the heart of winter. This special pastry is usually filled with a poppy seed (mákos bejgli) or walnut (diós bejgli) paste, has been a centerpiece of Hungarian holiday tables for centuries.
Local Xmas Tradition: Enjoying Fish During Holidays in Hungary
- 24 Dec 2025 7:30 AM
- specials
During the holiday season, Hungarian kitchens fill with the aromas of traditional Christmas dishes. While classic fare like fish soup (halászlé) and fried carp (rántott ponty) often grace the Xmas table, many here are now embracing a wider variety of fish and seafood dishes.
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.