Public Holidays in Hungary [2026]

Are you living in Hungary or planning a trip there in 2026? It helps to know the public holiday calendar before you book time off, arrange meetings, or plan travel around long weekends. On some of these dates, offices, banks, schools, and smaller businesses may be closed or run on shorter hours.

Hungary has 11 official public holidays in its labour code. In 2026, 8 of those 11 holidays fall on weekdays, which makes the calendar especially useful for planning leave and short breaks.

Public holidays in Hungary in 2026

The 2026 table follows Hungary’s statutory holiday list in the Labour Code and matches the 2026 holiday calendar published by Hungarian sources.

How many public holidays are observed in Hungary?

Hungary observes 11 official public holidays each year. Some dates are fixed, including 1 January, 15 March, 20 August, 23 October, 1 November, and 25–26 December. Others move each year because they depend on Easter, such as Good Friday, Easter Monday, and Whit Monday.

You may also see Easter Sunday and Whit Sunday listed on some international holiday calendars. They are part of the wider holiday season, but the statutory holiday list in the labour code contains 11 named public holidays.

The most popular holidays in Hungary

A few holidays stand out more than others in everyday life.

Saint Stephen’s Day on 20 August is one of the biggest national celebrations. It marks the foundation of the Hungarian state and is widely celebrated across the country.

Christmas Day and the Second Day of Christmas are major family holidays, and many businesses slow down well before 25 December.

15 March and 23 October are the two main modern national remembrance days. They commemorate the 1848 Revolution and the 1956 Revolution.

What the public holidays and days off are in Hungary

New Year’s Day

New Year’s Day falls on 1 January and starts the holiday calendar. It is a nationwide day off.

1848 Revolution Memorial Day

Observed on 15 March, this national day remembers the Hungarian Revolution of 1848. It is one of the country’s central state commemorations.

Good Friday

Good Friday is part of the Easter period and is an official public holiday in Hungary. Its date changes every year.

Easter Monday

Easter Monday is also a public holiday and one of the best-known spring days off in Hungary.

Labour Day

Labour Day is observed on 1 May. It is a public holiday across Hungary.

Whit Monday

Whit Monday, linked to Pentecost, is an official holiday and another movable spring date.

Saint Stephen’s Day

Celebrated on 20 August, Saint Stephen’s Day is Hungary’s national day and one of the most visible public holidays of the year.

1956 Revolution Memorial Day

Held on 23 October, this day commemorates the 1956 Revolution. It is an official public holiday.

All Saints’ Day

All Saints’ Day is observed on 1 November and is a public holiday in Hungary.

Christmas Day

Christmas Day falls on 25 December and is a national day off.

Second Day of Christmas

26 December is also a public holiday in Hungary. It extends the Christmas break by another day.

Public holidays in Hungary in 2027

These 2027 dates and weekdays match published Hungary holiday calendars for that year.

Public holidays in Hungary in 2028

These 2028 dates and weekdays match published Hungary holiday calendars for that year.

Conclusion

If you are planning work, travel, or school breaks in Hungary, the 2026 calendar is a useful one to keep close. Several holidays fall next to weekends, and the 2027 and 2028 tables make it easier to look ahead when planning longer trips or leave.

Last Updated on 04/05/2026