Hungary Public Holidays 2027
Complete list of all Hungary public holidays 2027 with dates, day of week, and official names. Download .ics for calendar apps.
Hungary Public Holidays 2027
| Date | Day | Holiday | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Friday | New Year's Day | Újév |
| Mar 15 | Monday | National Day | 1848 Revolution Day (Az 1848–49-es forradalom ünnepe) |
| Mar 26 | Friday | Good Friday | Nagypéntek — moveable |
| Mar 29 | Monday | Easter Monday | Húsvét hétfő — moveable |
| May 1 | Saturday | Labour Day | A munka ünnepe |
| May 17 | Monday | Whit Monday | Pünkösd hétfő — moveable, 50 days after Easter |
| Aug 20 | Friday | St Stephen's Day | Államalapítás ünnepe — Statehood / Foundation Day |
| Oct 23 | Saturday | National Day | 1956 Revolution Day (Az 1956-os forradalom ünnepe) |
| Nov 1 | Monday | All Saints' Day | Mindenszentek |
| Dec 25 | Saturday | Christmas Day | Karácsony első napja |
| Dec 26 | Sunday | Second Day of Christmas | Karácsony második napja |
Moveable holidays (Good Friday, Easter Monday, Whit Monday) are calculated from the date of Easter Sunday (March 28, 2027). Last updated: 2026-06-20.
About Hungary Public Holidays
Hungary observes 11 official public holidays each year, established under Act V of 2012 (the Labour Code) and Act XX of 1949 (the Constitution). These holidays combine national historical commemorations with Christian religious observances that reflect Hungary's predominantly Catholic and Protestant heritage. Fixed-date holidays include New Year's Day, the March 15 National Day marking the 1848 Revolution, Labour Day on May 1, St Stephen's Day on August 20, the October 23 Revolution Day, All Saints' Day on November 1, and the two-day Christmas celebration on December 25 and 26. Three moveable Christian holidays — Good Friday, Easter Monday, and Whit Monday — shift each year according to the ecclesiastical calendar.
In 2027, Good Friday falls on March 26, Easter Monday on March 29, and Whit Monday on May 17. When a public holiday falls on a weekend, Hungarian labour law does not automatically grant a substitute weekday off; however, the government may issue a decree moving working days to create long weekends, particularly around fixed holidays. Employees required to work on public holidays are entitled to a substitute rest day and a 100% wage supplement under the Labour Code. Hungary also observes several supplementary rest days (pihenőnapok) that are sometimes transferred by government decree to bridge long weekends, so workers and employers should monitor official government announcements for any schedule adjustments in 2027.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Hungary has 11 official public holidays in 2027. These include fixed-date national and religious holidays, as well as three moveable Christian holidays: Good Friday (March 26), Easter Monday (March 29), and Whit Monday (May 17).
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St Stephen's Day (Államalapítás ünnepe), also known as the Statehood Day of Hungary, falls on Friday, August 20, 2027. It is the most important national holiday in Hungary, commemorating the founding of the Hungarian state by King Stephen I in the year 1000.
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