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Hungary : Public Holidays and Bank Holidays 2025 2026 2027

Public Holidays in Hungary

Hungary has a rich tradition of public holidays that reflect its history, religious heritage, and national identity. These days are celebrated with various customs, ranging from solemn ceremonies and historical commemorations to festive family gatherings and religious observances.

• New Year's Day
  Originates as the celebration of the beginning of the new calendar year. People often celebrate with fireworks and family gatherings.
  Date: January 1st
  Observance: Public holiday, most businesses closed.

• National Day (March 15th)
  Commemorates the Hungarian Revolution of 1848 against Habsburg rule. Marked with speeches, ceremonies, and patriotic displays.
  Date: March 15th
  Observance: Public events, official ceremonies.

• Good Friday
  A Christian holiday commemorating the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. It is observed with church services and reflection.
  Date: Friday before Easter Sunday
  Observance: Religious observance, some businesses closed.

• Easter
  Celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Traditions include church services and family meals.
  Date: Easter Sunday (date varies each year)
  Observance: Public holiday, religious celebrations.

• Easter Monday
  Follows Easter Sunday and includes unique Hungarian traditions such as "sprinkling," where boys sprinkle perfume or water on girls as a sign of health and beauty wishes.
  Date: Easter Monday (date varies)
  Observance: Family visits and local festivities.

• Labor Day
  Honors workers and the labor movement, often featuring parades and political speeches.
  Date: May 1st
  Observance: Public holiday.

• Day off (substituted from 05/17/2025)
  A replacement day off granted for holidays falling on weekends, ensuring workers still have a day of rest.
  Date: May 17th, 2025 (substitution)
  Observance: Public holiday.

• Whit Sunday
  Celebrates Pentecost, commemorating the descent of the Holy Spirit on the apostles. Observed with church services.
  Date: Seventh Sunday after Easter (date varies)
  Observance: Religious.

• Whit Monday
  The day after Whit Sunday, celebrated with church events and family gatherings.
  Date: Monday after Pentecost (date varies)
  Observance: Public holiday.

• State Foundation Day (August 20th)
  Marks the foundation of the Hungarian state and honors King Saint Stephen, Hungary’s first king. Features fireworks and national ceremonies.
  Date: August 20th
  Observance: National celebrations, official events.

• National Day (October 23rd)
  Commemorates the 1956 Hungarian Revolution against Soviet rule. Marked by remembrance ceremonies and patriotic displays.
  Date: October 23rd
  Observance: Public holiday.

• Day off (substituted from 10/18/2025)
  Another substitution day off for holidays falling on weekends to provide workers with a day off.
  Date: October 18th, 2025 (substitution)
  Observance: Public holiday.

• All Saints' Day
  A day to honor deceased loved ones by visiting graves and lighting candles.
  Date: November 1st
  Observance: Religious and family traditions.

• Day off (substituted from 12/13/2025)
  Additional compensatory day off for holidays on weekends.
  Date: December 13th, 2025 (substitution)
  Observance: Public holiday.

• Christmas Day
  Celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ. Traditionally includes family gatherings, gift-giving, and festive meals.
  Date: December 25th
  Observance: Public holiday.

• Second Day of Christmas (Boxing Day)
  The second day of Christmas celebrations, often a continuation of family festivities.
  Date: December 26th
  Observance: Public holiday.

Site officiel de référence

• Hungarian Government Official Portal