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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.
Expat Explainer: Symbolism of Bronze Shoes in Budapest by Danube
- 22 Apr 2026 1:35 PM
- community & culture
Inaugurated in 2005, the memorial created by film director Can Togay and sculptor Gyula Pauer stands as a stark reminder of the Arrow Cross terror of 1944–45. During this period, Jewish victims were forced to remove their shoes before being shot into the river.
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.
Russian Classical Music Festival in Budapest & Debrecen, Now on until 26 March
- 11 Mar 2026 5:32 AM
- community & culture
The program for the 8th Russian Music Festival, running in Debrecen and Budapest from March 12 to 26, spans monumental concertos, songs, and four-handed piano pieces.
'Danube Dance' Showcase at Hungarian National Theatre: Jelen/Lét Festival, 14 - 22 March
- 10 Mar 2026 5:47 AM
- community & culture
The Danube Art Ensemble, founded in 1957 as one of Hungary's leading traditional folk ensembles with 30 dancers and a 7-member orchestra, will perform Danube Ballads at Budapest's National Theater on Saturday, March 14, at 7 p.m., kicking off the ninth Jelen/Lét festival.
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.
Hungary to Host New UN University
- 25 Feb 2026 5:54 AM
- community & culture
A new United Nations University institute is set to open in Kőszeg, western Hungary, hosted by the Institute of Advanced Studies Kőszeg (iASK). Culture and Innovation Minister Balázs Hankó announced this on Facebook on February 24, 2026, following a host country agreement signed in late 2025 between Hungary and the UNU.
Mohacs 500: Anniversary of Historic Battle in Hungary Sees New Investments & Cultural Programmes
- 6 Feb 2026 8:30 AM
- community & culture
Large-scale investments and development projects, significant cultural programmes and artworks are under preparation in connection with the 500th anniversary of the Battle of Mohacs in 1526, the ministerial commissioner responsible for the tasks said.
Top 100 High Schools in Hungary
- 19 Jan 2026 10:56 AM
- community & culture
The results of Hungary’s annual ranking of secondary schools were revealed in mid-January, highlighting the country’s highest-performing institutions both nationally and within each county.
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.
Expat Explainer: Symbolism of Bronze Shoes in Budapest by Danube
- 22 Apr 2026 1:35 PM
- community & culture
Inaugurated in 2005, the memorial created by film director Can Togay and sculptor Gyula Pauer stands as a stark reminder of the Arrow Cross terror of 1944–45. During this period, Jewish victims were forced to remove their shoes before being shot into the river.
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.
Russian Classical Music Festival in Budapest & Debrecen, Now on until 26 March
- 11 Mar 2026 5:32 AM
- community & culture
The program for the 8th Russian Music Festival, running in Debrecen and Budapest from March 12 to 26, spans monumental concertos, songs, and four-handed piano pieces.
'Danube Dance' Showcase at Hungarian National Theatre: Jelen/Lét Festival, 14 - 22 March
- 10 Mar 2026 5:47 AM
- community & culture
The Danube Art Ensemble, founded in 1957 as one of Hungary's leading traditional folk ensembles with 30 dancers and a 7-member orchestra, will perform Danube Ballads at Budapest's National Theater on Saturday, March 14, at 7 p.m., kicking off the ninth Jelen/Lét festival.
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.
Hungary to Host New UN University
- 25 Feb 2026 5:54 AM
- community & culture
A new United Nations University institute is set to open in Kőszeg, western Hungary, hosted by the Institute of Advanced Studies Kőszeg (iASK). Culture and Innovation Minister Balázs Hankó announced this on Facebook on February 24, 2026, following a host country agreement signed in late 2025 between Hungary and the UNU.
Mohacs 500: Anniversary of Historic Battle in Hungary Sees New Investments & Cultural Programmes
- 6 Feb 2026 8:30 AM
- community & culture
Large-scale investments and development projects, significant cultural programmes and artworks are under preparation in connection with the 500th anniversary of the Battle of Mohacs in 1526, the ministerial commissioner responsible for the tasks said.
Top 100 High Schools in Hungary
- 19 Jan 2026 10:56 AM
- community & culture
The results of Hungary’s annual ranking of secondary schools were revealed in mid-January, highlighting the country’s highest-performing institutions both nationally and within each county.