Holidays in Hungary 2024 (exact official dates)

The topic of this publication is holidays in Hungary 2024. In the article, we will give the exact, officially established dates for Hungarian holidays in 2024. Let’s talk about some of them in detail. Also you will find out how many working days and hours in Hungary in 2024. At the end of the publication you will find a calendar of holidays and days off in Hungary for 2024.

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Holidays in Hungary 2024

Below are the holidays in Hungary 2024 in chronological order. Public holidays are in bold type. On these dates, residents of Hungary have a non-working day, and educational institutions are closed. All dates are exact and determined by Act I of 2012 under the Labor Code.

January

  • New Year’s Day is January 1, 2024 (Monday) public holiday.

February

  • Valentine’s Day – February 14, 2024 (Wednesday) is an unofficial holiday.

March

  • Remembrance Day of the Revolution of 1848 is March 15, 2024 (Friday) public holiday.
  • Maundy Thursday – March 28, 2024 (Thursday) is an unofficial holiday.
  • Good Friday is March 29, 2024 (Friday) a public holiday.
  • Orthodox Easter — March 31, 2024 (Sunday) public holiday.

How is the Day of Remembrance of the Revolution of 1848 celebrated in Hungary?

Revolution Day is celebrated annually on March 15th. On this day, Hungarians honor those who fought for the country’s independence and demonstrate their patriotism by raising national flags and participating in parades.

The traditional celebration begins at Kossuth Square with a flag-raising ceremony followed by patriotic speeches and musical performances. Street vendors sell Hungarian cuisine.

April

  • Orthodox Easter Monday – April 1, 2024 (Monday) public holiday.
  • Easter – April 7, 2024 (Sunday) is an unofficial holiday.
  • Easter Monday – April 8, 2024 (Monday) is an unofficial holiday.

May

  • The first of May is May 1, 2024 (Wednesday) public holiday.
  • Mother’s Day – May 5, 2024 (Sunday) is an unofficial holiday.
  • Orthodox Pentecost – May 19, 2024 (Sunday) is an unofficial holiday.
  • Trinity Monday – May 20, 2024 (Monday) is a public holiday.

August

  • National Day of Hungary, St. Stephen’s Day – August 20, 2024 (Tuesday) public holiday.

Who is Saint Stephen?

Saint Stephen was the first king of Hungary and a major figure in Hungarian history. He was instrumental in converting the country to Christianity. Many Hungarians revere him as a national hero. His feast day is celebrated on August 20 every year with parades, fireworks and other festivities throughout the country.

October

  • Remembrance Day of the 1956 Revolution is October 23, 2024 (Wednesday) public holiday.
  • Halloween – October 31, 2024 (Thursday) is an unofficial holiday.

How is the Day of Remembrance of the 1956 Revolution celebrated in Hungary?

October 23 marks the anniversary of the 1956 revolution against Soviet power in Hungary. On this day, public events and commemorations are held in Budapest and other cities of Hungary. People attend mass rallies, march through the streets, light candles at memorials and lay flowers at graves in memory of those who fought for the freedom of their country.

Hungarian flags are flown across the country as a symbol of remembrance of this important moment in history. Despite the passage of time, this day remains a grim reminder of the heroic struggle that the Hungarians fought for their independence and democracy from their oppressors.

November

  • All Saints Day is November 1, 2024 (Friday) public holiday.

December

  • Saint Nicholas Day – December 6, 2024 (Friday) is an unofficial holiday.
  • Christmas Eve – December 24, 2024 (Tuesday) is an unofficial holiday.
  • Christmas is December 25, 2024 (Wednesday) public holiday.
  • Boxing Day is December 26, 2024 (Thursday) public holiday.
  • New Year’s Eve – December 31, 2024 (Tuesday) is an unofficial holiday.

Number of working days and hours in Hungary in 2024 (by months)

This section shows the number of working days and hours in each month in 2024. A typical 8-hour working day was chosen for the calculation.

  • January – 22 days, 176 hours.
  • February – 21 days, 168 hours.
  • March – 20 days, 160 hours.
  • April – 21 days, 168 hours.
  • May – 21 days, 168 hours.
  • June – 20 days, 160 hours.
  • July – 23 days, 184 hours.
  • August – August – 21 days, 168 hours.
  • September – 21 days, 168 hours.
  • October – 22 days, 176 hours.
  • November – 20 days, 160 hours.
  • December – 20 days, 160 hours.
  • In total in 2024 – 252 working days, 2016 working hours.

Holiday calendar in Hungary 2024

Holidays in Hungary 2024. Calendar.
Holidays in Hungary 2024. Designations: red – public holidays (non-working days), blue – unofficial holidays.

In this publication, we have given public and unofficial holidays in Hungary 2024. We have indicated their exact officially established dates. We hope you have found the information you are interested in. Don’t forget to share this article about Hungarian holidays in 2024 with your friends! More information about holidays and school holidays around the world can be found on the All-Holidays.Info.