Public holidays in Hungary in 2026 include eleven statutory holiday dates established by the Hungarian Labour Code. Hungary also has a special system of transferred rest days and working Saturdays, which creates additional long weekends without turning those extra rest days into statutory public holidays.
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Next Public Holiday in Hungary
| Date | Day | Holiday | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 1, 2026 | Sunday | All Saints' Day | Confirmed |
Public Holidays in Hungary 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2026 | Thursday | New Year's Day | Confirmed |
| March 15, 2026 | Sunday | National Holiday – Anniversary of the 1848–49 Revolution and War of Independence | Confirmed |
| April 3, 2026 | Friday | Good Friday | Confirmed |
| April 6, 2026 | Monday | Easter Monday | Confirmed |
| May 1, 2026 | Friday | Labour Day | Confirmed |
| May 25, 2026 | Monday | Whit Monday | Confirmed |
| August 20, 2026 | Thursday | State Foundation Day (St Stephen's Day) | Confirmed |
| October 23, 2026 | Friday | National Holiday – Anniversary of the 1956 Revolution | Confirmed |
| November 1, 2026 | Sunday | All Saints' Day | Confirmed |
| December 25, 2026 | Friday | Christmas Day | Confirmed |
| December 26, 2026 | Saturday | Second Day of Christmas | Confirmed |
How Public Holidays Work in Hungary
Hungary's statutory public holidays are known as munkaszüneti napok. Section 102 of Act I of 2012 on the Labour Code identifies the nationwide public holidays as 1 January, 15 March, Good Friday, Easter Monday, 1 May, Whit Monday, 20 August, 23 October, 1 November and 25–26 December.
The dates include both fixed holidays and movable Christian holidays. Good Friday, Easter Monday and Whit Monday therefore change from year to year.
National Holidays in Hungary
Hungary has three especially important national commemorations: 15 March, 20 August and 23 October. All three are statutory public holidays.
15 March – Anniversary of the 1848–49 Revolution and War of Independence
15 March commemorates the Hungarian Revolution of 1848 and the subsequent War of Independence. In 2026, the holiday falls on a Sunday.
20 August – State Foundation Day
20 August commemorates the foundation of the Hungarian state and is closely associated with King Saint Stephen. In 2026, the holiday falls on a Thursday.
23 October – Anniversary of the 1956 Revolution
23 October commemorates the Hungarian Revolution of 1956. In 2026, the holiday falls on a Friday, creating a three-day weekend for employees following a standard Monday-to-Friday working schedule.
Easter Holidays in Hungary in 2026
Good Friday and Easter Monday are statutory public holidays in Hungary. In 2026, Good Friday falls on 3 April and Easter Monday falls on 6 April.
Because Good Friday and Easter Monday surround the normal Saturday-Sunday weekend, they create a four-day Easter break from Friday, 3 April through Monday, 6 April for many employees.
Easter Sunday is not listed as a separate date in the main public-holiday database because it is already a Sunday. Hungarian labour law nevertheless applies public-holiday scheduling rules to Easter Sunday.
Whit Monday in Hungary
Whit Monday, also known as Pentecost Monday, is a statutory public holiday. It falls on 25 May 2026, creating a three-day weekend from Saturday, 23 May through Monday, 25 May for employees on a standard five-day workweek.
Special Rest Days in Hungary in 2026
Hungary's 2026 work calendar contains three additional rest days that should not be confused with statutory public holidays.
- Friday, 2 January 2026 is a rest day, compensated by a working Saturday on 10 January.
- Friday, 21 August 2026 is a rest day, compensated by a working Saturday on 8 August.
- Thursday, 24 December 2026 is a rest day, compensated by a working Saturday on 12 December.
These changes were established by Regulation 10/2025 (IV. 30.) NGM for employees working under the general work schedule. The three dates are therefore official rest days for the applicable work schedule, but they are not additional statutory munkaszüneti napok under Section 102 of the Labour Code.
Is Christmas Eve a Public Holiday in Hungary?
No. Christmas Eve on 24 December is not one of Hungary's statutory public holidays under the Labour Code. However, 24 December 2026 is an officially designated rest day under Hungary's special 2026 work-schedule regulation.
The rest day is compensated by Saturday, 12 December 2026 becoming a working day for employees covered by the general schedule.
Christmas Holidays in Hungary in 2026
Christmas Day on 25 December and the Second Day of Christmas on 26 December are statutory public holidays in Hungary.
In 2026, Christmas Day falls on Friday and 26 December falls on Saturday. Because Thursday, 24 December is also an officially designated rest day in 2026, many employees following the general work schedule receive an extended Christmas break.
What Happens When a Public Holiday Falls on a Sunday?
Hungary does not automatically move every fixed-date public holiday to Monday when it falls on a Sunday. The statutory date remains the public holiday unless a separate work-schedule regulation provides another rest day.
This is relevant in 2026 because 15 March and 1 November both fall on Sunday. They remain statutory public holidays on their calendar dates.
Long Weekends in Hungary in 2026
Hungary has several extended weekends in 2026. Some arise directly from statutory holidays, while others are created by the government's transferred rest-day system.
- New Year: Thursday, 1 January is a public holiday and Friday, 2 January is an official rest day, creating a four-day break from 1–4 January for many employees.
- Easter: Good Friday on 3 April and Easter Monday on 6 April create a four-day weekend.
- Labour Day: Friday, 1 May creates a three-day weekend.
- Whit Monday: Monday, 25 May creates a three-day weekend.
- State Foundation Day: Thursday, 20 August is followed by an official rest day on Friday, 21 August, creating a four-day break from 20–23 August for employees covered by the general work schedule.
- 23 October: Friday, 23 October creates a three-day weekend.
- Christmas: Thursday, 24 December is an official rest day and Friday, 25 December is Christmas Day, producing an extended Christmas break for many employees.
The additional rest days in January, August and December are compensated by designated working Saturdays, so they should not be described as extra statutory public holidays.
Are Banks Closed on Public Holidays in Hungary?
Banks are generally closed for normal branch business on statutory public holidays. Banking arrangements around transferred rest days and working Saturdays may follow the official work schedule, although individual institutions can set specific customer-service hours.
Customers planning branch visits or time-sensitive transactions should check directly with their bank, particularly around extended weekends and the Christmas period.
Are Shops and Businesses Open on Public Holidays in Hungary?
Public holidays can affect opening hours across Hungary, but not every business follows identical arrangements. Essential services, hospitality businesses, tourist facilities and certain retailers may operate under special rules or reduced hours.
Opening arrangements can also differ during transferred rest days because a rest day is legally distinct from a statutory public holiday.
Are Government Offices Closed on Public Holidays?
Government offices generally close on statutory public holidays. The special 2026 rest days can also affect public-office schedules because the government work calendar transfers those days off to designated working Saturdays.
People arranging administrative appointments should check the specific authority's opening hours around extended weekends.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the next public holiday in Hungary?
The next public holiday changes during the year. The live VisaBoards section near the top of this page displays the next upcoming holiday from the current Hungary public holiday database.
What is Hungary's country code?
Hungary's ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 country code is HU.
How many statutory public-holiday dates does Hungary have in 2026?
Hungary has eleven statutory public-holiday dates in 2026 when each calendar date listed in Section 102 of the Labour Code is counted individually. Additional official rest days are not included in this total.
When is Easter in Hungary in 2026?
Good Friday falls on 3 April 2026 and Easter Monday falls on 6 April 2026. Together with the weekend, they create a four-day Easter break.
When is Whit Monday in Hungary in 2026?
Whit Monday falls on Monday, 25 May 2026 and is a statutory public holiday.
Is 20 August a public holiday in Hungary?
Yes. 20 August is State Foundation Day, also associated with Saint Stephen, and is a statutory nationwide public holiday.
Is 23 October a public holiday in Hungary?
Yes. 23 October commemorates the 1956 Revolution and is a statutory nationwide public holiday.
Is 24 December 2026 a public holiday in Hungary?
No. It is not a statutory public holiday under the Labour Code. However, 24 December 2026 is an officially designated rest day, compensated by a working Saturday on 12 December.
Why is 21 August 2026 a day off in Hungary?
21 August is an officially designated rest day that extends the 20 August State Foundation Day break. It is compensated by Saturday, 8 August becoming a working day.
Does Hungary move Sunday public holidays to Monday?
Not automatically. A public holiday remains on its statutory calendar date unless a separate government work-schedule regulation provides an additional rest day or transferred working day.
Official Sources for Public Holidays in Hungary
- Hungarian National Legislation Database – Act I of 2012, Section 102: defines Hungary's statutory public holidays.
- Hungarian National Legislation Database – Regulation 10/2025 (IV. 30.) NGM: establishes the transferred rest days and working Saturdays for 2026.
- Consulate General of Hungary in Almaty – Hungarian Holidays: confirms the 2026 movable holiday dates and major national holidays.
- Embassy of Hungary in Islamabad – Public Holidays of Hungary for 2026: provides a 2026 diplomatic-office holiday calendar, useful as supplementary confirmation of dates.
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