Hungary: New Year's Day is a public holiday in all countries that observe the Gregorian calendar, with the exception of Israel
Friday March 15th
Revolution Day
Hungary: This day marks the anniversary of the start of the 1848 Revolution against the Austrian Empire and is celebrated with speeches and musical performances
Friday April 19th
Good Friday
Hungary: Good Friday occurs on the Friday before Easter. The day commemorates the Crucifixion of Jesus.
Hungary: On Easter Sunday, Christians celebrate the resurrection of the Jesus Christ after his crucifixion
Monday April 22nd
Easter Monday
Hungary: Easter is probably the most important holiday of the Christian year, celebrating the Resurrection of Jesus
Hungary: This holiday is most commonly associated as a commemoration of the achievements of the labour movement
Hungary: Sunday, 50 days after Easter
Hungary: Commemorates the coming of the Holy Spirit in the form of flames to the Apostles.
Hungary: Public holiday as National Day falls on a Tuesday in 2019. Compensated by Saturday August 10th
Hungary: 20th of August is the oldest national holiday in Hungary. It is generally considered to be the State Foundation Day of Hungary. Its origin roots back to the first king and state founder of Hungary, St. Stephen, who transformed the country into a European Christian country.
Hungary: The day of the 1956 uprising against the Soviet Union and the proclamation of the Third Hungarian Republic in 1989.
Friday November 1st
All Saints' Day
Hungary: On this day people generally visit all their lost relatives' graves which they decorate with flowers
Hungary: Christmas Eve marks the culmination of the Advent period before Christmas that started on the fourth Sunday before Christmas Eve.
Hungary: Christmas celebrates the Nativity of Jesus which according to tradition took place on December 25th 1 BC
Hungary: Several countries and regions around the world extend their public holidays for Christmas beyond 25th December
Friday December 27th
Christmas Holiday
Hungary: An additional public holiday after the Christmas holidays to create a long weekend. Compensated by Saturday 14 December 2018
