69 result(s) for public holidays
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.
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.
Car-Free Rakpart Season Returns to Budapest
- 16 Mar 2026 6:06 AM
- getting around
Budapest's lower Pest embankment has reopened as a car-free zone on select days, signaling spring's arrival with one of the city's most beloved traditions.
President Sulyok Reveals Date for General Elections in Hungary
- 11 Mar 2026 1:02 PM
- current affairs
President Tamas Sulyok has set the date for Hungary's next parliamentary election at April 12, and the presidential office has confirmed it, MTI reports.
Opinion: Why More Dutch Are Leaving for Hungary - Culture, Community, Conservatism
- 9 Feb 2026 5:55 AM
- current affairs
When people think of Europeans migrating abroad, they often imagine sunny destinations with Mediterranean beaches in Southern Europe. Indeed, countries such as Portugal and Spain remain very popular. Yet for my fellow Dutch countrymen, Hungary is increasingly becoming a preferred destination as well. This must be for different reasons, as Hungary — being landlocked — is hardly known for its ...
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.
Holiday Shop Closures in Hungary: Full 2025 Schedule
- 22 Dec 2025 9:48 AM
- shopping
Hungary's shops, malls, and services scale back or shut down over Christmas and New Year. Plan ahead—most supermarkets, post offices, and pharmacies close fully on key days.
Investigation Started After Thousands Complain About Missing Packages & Late Deliveries in Hungary
- 17 Dec 2025 10:48 AM
- shopping
The Public Administration and Regional Development Ministry on Tuesday said it initiated a probe after thousands of Hungarians complained that packages ordered for Christmas had not arrived or came late.
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.
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.
Car-Free Rakpart Season Returns to Budapest
- 16 Mar 2026 6:06 AM
- getting around
Budapest's lower Pest embankment has reopened as a car-free zone on select days, signaling spring's arrival with one of the city's most beloved traditions.
President Sulyok Reveals Date for General Elections in Hungary
- 11 Mar 2026 1:02 PM
- current affairs
President Tamas Sulyok has set the date for Hungary's next parliamentary election at April 12, and the presidential office has confirmed it, MTI reports.
Opinion: Why More Dutch Are Leaving for Hungary - Culture, Community, Conservatism
- 9 Feb 2026 5:55 AM
- current affairs
When people think of Europeans migrating abroad, they often imagine sunny destinations with Mediterranean beaches in Southern Europe. Indeed, countries such as Portugal and Spain remain very popular. Yet for my fellow Dutch countrymen, Hungary is increasingly becoming a preferred destination as well. This must be for different reasons, as Hungary — being landlocked — is hardly known for its ...
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.
Holiday Shop Closures in Hungary: Full 2025 Schedule
- 22 Dec 2025 9:48 AM
- shopping
Hungary's shops, malls, and services scale back or shut down over Christmas and New Year. Plan ahead—most supermarkets, post offices, and pharmacies close fully on key days.
Investigation Started After Thousands Complain About Missing Packages & Late Deliveries in Hungary
- 17 Dec 2025 10:48 AM
- shopping
The Public Administration and Regional Development Ministry on Tuesday said it initiated a probe after thousands of Hungarians complained that packages ordered for Christmas had not arrived or came late.