Public Holidays in Hungary (2026)
13 public holidays and 11 observances in 2026.
Overview
- Country
- Hungary
- Year
- 2026
- Public Holidays
- 13
- Observances
- 11
- Next Holiday
- Labour Day (Fri, May 1)
All Holidays (2026)
Public holidays are official days off when most businesses and government offices are closed. Observances are widely recognized occasions, but businesses typically remain open.
| Date | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Thu, Jan 1 | New Year's Day | Public |
| Sun, Feb 1 | Memorial Day of the Republic | Observance |
| Wed, Feb 25 | Memorial Day for the Victims of the Communist Dictatorships | Observance |
| Sun, Mar 8 | International Women's Day | Observance |
| Sun, Mar 15 | National Day | Public |
| Fri, Apr 3 | Good Friday | Public |
| Sun, Apr 5 | Easter Sunday | Public |
| Mon, Apr 6 | Easter Monday | Public |
| Thu, Apr 16 | Memorial Day for the Victims of the Holocaust | Observance |
| Fri, May 1 | Labour Day | Public |
| Sun, May 3 | Mother's Day | Observance |
| Thu, May 21 | National Defense Day | Observance |
| Sun, May 24 | Pentecost | Public |
| Mon, May 25 | Whit Monday | Public |
| Thu, Jun 4 | Day of National Unity | Observance |
| Fri, Jun 19 | Day of the Independent Hungary | Observance |
| Thu, Aug 20 | Saint Stephen's Day | Public |
| Tue, Oct 6 | Memorial Day for the Martyrs of Arad | Observance |
| Fri, Oct 23 | National Day | Public |
| Sun, Nov 1 | All Saints' Day | Public |
| Sun, Dec 6 | Saint Nicholas | Observance |
| Fri, Dec 25 | Christmas Day | Public |
| Sat, Dec 26 | Boxing Day | Public |
| Thu, Dec 31 | New Year's Eve | Observance |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many public holidays does Hungary have in 2026?
- Hungary has 13 public holidays in 2026.
- What is the next public holiday in Hungary?
- The next public holiday is Labour Day on Fri, May 1.
- What is the difference between a public holiday and an observance in Hungary?
- A public holiday is an official day off when most businesses are closed. An observance is a widely recognized occasion, but businesses typically remain open.