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Public holidays in Hungary 2026

The following is a complete list of public holidays in Hungary. Public holidays when all residents have time off from work are often called red days. This list contains red days, but also public holidays that are only celebrated without time off from work and school.

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Holiday nameDateHoliday typeWhen
New Year January 1, 2026 Public holiday in 572 days
Memorial Day of the Republic February 1, 2026 Observance day in 603 days
Memorial Day for the Victims of the Communist Dictatorships February 25, 2026 Observance day in 627 days
International Women's Day March 8, 2026 Observance day in 638 days
National Day March 15, 2026 Public holiday in 645 days
Easter Sunday April 5, 2026 Public holiday in 666 days
Easter Monday April 6, 2026 Public holiday in 667 days
Memorial Day for the Victims of the Holocaust April 16, 2026 Observance day in 677 days
Labour Day May 1, 2026 Public holiday in 692 days
Mother's Day May 3, 2026 Observance day in 694 days
Pentecost May 24, 2026 Public holiday in 715 days
Whit Monday May 25, 2026 Public holiday in 716 days
National Defense Day May 21, 2026 Observance day in 712 days
Day of National Unity June 4, 2026 Observance day in 726 days
Day of the Independent Hungary June 19, 2026 Observance day in 741 days
Saint Stephen's Day August 20, 2026 Public holiday in 803 days
Memorial Day for the Martyrs of Arad October 6, 2026 Observance day in 850 days
National Day October 23, 2026 Public holiday in 867 days
All Saints' Day November 1, 2026 Public holiday in 876 days
Saint Nicholas December 6, 2026 Observance day in 911 days
Christmas Eve December 24, 2026 Optional holiday - majority of people take the day off in 929 days
Christmas Day December 25, 2026 Public holiday in 930 days
Boxing Day December 26, 2026 Public holiday in 931 days
New Year's Eve December 31, 2026 Observance day in 936 days