306 result(s) for public holiday
Sziget Struggles for International Visitors, Founder Explains Why - Loss Expected
- 24 Aug 2026 8:41 AM
- entertainment
Sziget Festival attracted around 350,000–360,000 visitors this year, well below its target of 400,000 and down from the 416,000 who attended last year's six-day event. Founder Károly Gerendai says the festival now needs to “move forward to break free” from a model that has become increasingly difficult to sustain.
Open Carmelite Monastery in Buda Castle, 20 - 22 August
- 20 Aug 2026 8:00 AM
- community
The Carmelite Monastery in Buda Castle, the former Prime Minister’s Office complex, is open to the general public free of charge.
During the visit, you can tour the former prime ministerial office area, the terrace, the garden and the theatre hall; you can also see the room where government meetings were held, as well as the balcony. Registration portals will soon open for the long holiday ...
2nd Level Heat Warning in Hungary - Thursday to Sunday
- 19 Aug 2026 1:48 PM
- health & wellness
The chief medical officer has declared a second-level heat alert for the entire country from midnight on Thursday until midnight on Sunday, based on the latest forecast from weather service HungaroMet.
Insider's Guide: Budapest’s August 20 Celebrations - Fireworks & Many Free Events
- 18 Aug 2026 11:22 AM
- community & culture
The celebrations marking the national holiday on 20 August celebrating Hungary's statehood will span three days in Budapest and feature a shorter than usual fireworks display.
Autumn Launch Announced for Budapest-Belgrade Passenger Rail Link
- 10 Aug 2026 11:28 AM
- travel
Passenger services on the long-awaited upgraded Budapest-Belgrade railway can begin this autumn, provided final safety tests on the Hungarian section are completed successfully, Transportation and Investment Minister David Vitezy announced.
Ride Vintage Trams & Classic Buses in Budapest This August
- 4 Aug 2026 7:34 AM
- getting around
Expats can step back in time in Budapest this August as BKK brings back its popular nostalgia services on weekends, featuring vintage trams, classic Ikarus buses and historic trolleybuses on routes across the capital.
New Multi-Billion St Stephen Initiative to Revive Rural Hungary
- 17 Jul 2026 10:25 AM
- current affairs
The government has held a first reading of the St Stephen Programme, which aims to develop rural areas and support people in living there, Prime Minister Peter Magyar told a press briefing.
Former President’s Family Holiday Cost Taxpayers in Hungary HUF 55 Million, Claims Magyar
- 9 Jul 2026 2:02 PM
- current affairs
The former Hungarian president, Janos Ader, spent 55 million forints (EUR 140,000) in public funds on a family holiday in the United States, Prime Minister Peter Magyar said on Facebook.
Ride Retro Buses & More During Summer in Budapest
- 1 Jul 2026 5:39 AM
- getting around
The 2026 nostalgia season kicked off earlier this spring, and the city's iconic vintage vehicles are regularly emerging from their depots and garages. Throughout the summer months, these beautifully restored classics will continue to take passengers on special journeys back in time during weekends and on select holidays.
Sziget Struggles for International Visitors, Founder Explains Why - Loss Expected
- 24 Aug 2026 8:41 AM
- entertainment
Sziget Festival attracted around 350,000–360,000 visitors this year, well below its target of 400,000 and down from the 416,000 who attended last year's six-day event. Founder Károly Gerendai says the festival now needs to “move forward to break free” from a model that has become increasingly difficult to sustain.
Open Carmelite Monastery in Buda Castle, 20 - 22 August
- 20 Aug 2026 8:00 AM
- community
The Carmelite Monastery in Buda Castle, the former Prime Minister’s Office complex, is open to the general public free of charge.
During the visit, you can tour the former prime ministerial office area, the terrace, the garden and the theatre hall; you can also see the room where government meetings were held, as well as the balcony. Registration portals will soon open for the long holiday ...
2nd Level Heat Warning in Hungary - Thursday to Sunday
- 19 Aug 2026 1:48 PM
- health & wellness
The chief medical officer has declared a second-level heat alert for the entire country from midnight on Thursday until midnight on Sunday, based on the latest forecast from weather service HungaroMet.
Insider's Guide: Budapest’s August 20 Celebrations - Fireworks & Many Free Events
- 18 Aug 2026 11:22 AM
- community & culture
The celebrations marking the national holiday on 20 August celebrating Hungary's statehood will span three days in Budapest and feature a shorter than usual fireworks display.
Autumn Launch Announced for Budapest-Belgrade Passenger Rail Link
- 10 Aug 2026 11:28 AM
- travel
Passenger services on the long-awaited upgraded Budapest-Belgrade railway can begin this autumn, provided final safety tests on the Hungarian section are completed successfully, Transportation and Investment Minister David Vitezy announced.
Ride Vintage Trams & Classic Buses in Budapest This August
- 4 Aug 2026 7:34 AM
- getting around
Expats can step back in time in Budapest this August as BKK brings back its popular nostalgia services on weekends, featuring vintage trams, classic Ikarus buses and historic trolleybuses on routes across the capital.
New Multi-Billion St Stephen Initiative to Revive Rural Hungary
- 17 Jul 2026 10:25 AM
- current affairs
The government has held a first reading of the St Stephen Programme, which aims to develop rural areas and support people in living there, Prime Minister Peter Magyar told a press briefing.
Former President’s Family Holiday Cost Taxpayers in Hungary HUF 55 Million, Claims Magyar
- 9 Jul 2026 2:02 PM
- current affairs
The former Hungarian president, Janos Ader, spent 55 million forints (EUR 140,000) in public funds on a family holiday in the United States, Prime Minister Peter Magyar said on Facebook.
Ride Retro Buses & More During Summer in Budapest
- 1 Jul 2026 5:39 AM
- getting around
The 2026 nostalgia season kicked off earlier this spring, and the city's iconic vintage vehicles are regularly emerging from their depots and garages. Throughout the summer months, these beautifully restored classics will continue to take passengers on special journeys back in time during weekends and on select holidays.