Hungary Public Holidays 2026
Hungary observes 13 public holidays in 2026. The table below lists every nationwide holiday with its date and weekday. Regional holidays and non-official observances are marked separately.
2026 at a glance
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All holidays in 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day | Public |
| Feb 1 | Sunday | Memorial Day of the Republic | Observance |
| Feb 25 | Wednesday | Memorial Day for the Victims of the Communist Dictatorships | Observance |
| Mar 8 | Sunday | International Women's Day | Observance |
| Mar 15 | Sunday | National Day | Public |
| Apr 3 | Friday | Good Friday | Public |
| Apr 5 | Sunday | Easter Sunday | Public |
| Apr 6 | Monday | Easter Monday | Public |
| Apr 16 | Thursday | Memorial Day for the Victims of the Holocaust | Observance |
| May 1 | Friday | Labour Day | Public |
| May 3 | Sunday | Mother's Day | Observance |
| May 21 | Thursday | National Defense Day | Observance |
| May 24 | Sunday | Pentecost | Public |
| May 25 | Monday | Whit Monday | Public |
| Jun 4 | Thursday | Day of National Unity | Observance |
| Jun 19 | Friday | Day of the Independent Hungary | Observance |
| Aug 20 | Thursday | Saint Stephen's Day | Public |
| Oct 6 | Tuesday | Memorial Day for the Martyrs of Arad | Observance |
| Oct 23 | Friday | National Day | Public |
| Nov 1 | Sunday | All Saints' Day | Public |
| Dec 6 | Sunday | Saint Nicholas | Observance |
| Dec 24 | Thursday | Christmas Eve | Optional |
| Dec 25 | Friday | Christmas Day | Public |
| Dec 26 | Saturday | Boxing Day | Public |
| Dec 31 | Thursday | New Year's Eve | Observance |
Data source: the open-source date-holidays dataset. Verify critical dates with official government sources. · Last updated: July 20, 2026
About public holidays in Hungary
Public holidays in Hungary are days when most schools, banks, government offices and many businesses are closed nationwide. Dates for religious and lunar-calendar holidays can shift from year to year, and governments occasionally move observed dates when a holiday falls on a weekend. Always confirm critical dates with an official source before booking travel or scheduling business.
Frequently asked questions
- How many public holidays does Hungary have in 2026?
- Hungary has 13 nationwide public holidays in 2026, plus additional observances and regional holidays.
- What is the next public holiday in Hungary?
- The next public holiday in Hungary is Saint Stephen's Day on August 20, 2026.
- Are shops and banks closed on public holidays in Hungary?
- On nationwide public holidays most banks, government offices and schools in Hungary close. Shop opening hours vary by region and by holiday — major holidays usually mean reduced hours or full closure.