Men visit women to sprinkle them with perfume (or in the countryside, sometimes water), first asking permission by reciting a verse. In return, the women give the men eggs (sometimes painted, sometimes chocolate). Children receive chocolate eggs (sometimes fruits and nuts, chocolate rabbits), from the Easter Bunny; these gifts are sometimes hidden in the garden or house. (Real rabbits are sometimes gifted.) The day's meal is often ham, eggs, sweetbreads, and horseradish for breakfast.
The countries of the EU are represented with special programmes, bridges are decorated and exhibitions are held. Labour Day coincides with May Day (majális); many attend outdoor festivities in public parks. Since 2004 it is also the anniversary of the accession to the EU.
Commemoration of Hungary's first king St. Stephen, also the day of the foundation of Hungary and "the day of the new bread". St. Stephen (Szent István király, ca. 975 – 15 August 1038), as the first king of Hungary, led the country into the Christian church and established the institutions of the kingdom and the church. He was canonized on 20 August 1083, and 20 August is his feast day in Hungary.
Celebrated with a half-hour fireworks display on the bank of the Danube in the evening, watched from both river banks, the Buda hills, and the rooftops of Pest and Buda. Under the Hungarian People's Republic, 20 August was celebrated as the founding of the socialist republic.[3]
Memorial Day of the 1956 Revolution, which fought to expel Soviet troops from Hungary and establish free elections. Also the day of the proclamation of the Third Hungarian Republic (1989). Celebrated with speeches and exhibitions.
Public transport stops operating at about 4 pm on the 24th, Christmas Eve (Szenteste) as most families gather to celebrate, placing presents under a Christmas tree which has been decorated while the children are away from the house. Presents are then opened and a large meal eaten in celebration. On the 25th and 26th, people usually visit relatives.
The day of the Hungarian Culture, the day that Ferenc Kölcsey finished writing the Himnusz, the national anthem of Hungary. Hungarians celebrate it since 1989. It is an official state memorial day since 2022 [1].
1 February
Memorial Day of the Republic
A köztársaság emléknapja
Commemorating the law (1946. évi I. törvény) on the proclamation of the republic in 1946, memorial day since 2006.
25 February
Memorial Day for the Victims of the Communist Dictatorships
A kommunista diktatúrák áldozatainak emléknapja
On this day in 1947 Béla Kovács, Secretary-General of the Independent Smallholders' Party was arrested and deported to the Soviet Union. Memorial day since 2000, commemorations are held in high schools.
16 April
Memorial Day for the Victims of the Holocaust
A holokauszt áldozatainak emléknapja
On this day in 1944 the Jews of Subcarpathia were rounded up and forced into ghettos. Memorial day since 2001, commemorations are held in high schools.
Commemorating the anniversary of the signing of the Treaty of Trianon, when the Kingdom of Hungary lost 72% of its territory. National memorial day since 2010.
Commemorating the anniversary of the 1849 execution of the 13 Martyrs of Arad after the defeat of the Hungarian Independence War. National memorial day, commemorations are held in primary and high schools.
Throughout the existence of Communist rule in Hungary, the country celebrated the Russian Socialist Revolution commemorating the 1917 uprising by the Bolsheviks led by Vladimir Lenin. Celebrated simultaneously with the Soviet Union.[3]
On this day, Hungarian children polish their boots and put them in the window. Mikulás comes in the night and fills them with chocolates and/or small presents. If they were bad, they might get sticks instead.
Young people go partying until morning. Streets are noisy with paper trumpets, hoots and the pop of champagne corks; people often wear masks and throw petards (despite them being outlawed). Those who stay home usually watch comedies made for the occasion; at midnight they drink champagne and wish each other good luck for the new year (BÚÉK). All Hungarian radio & television channels broadcast the national anthem at midnight, and then the President's speech. Firework displays are common. The next day streets are empty, and people sleep late (or sleep themselves sober). Lentils are eaten, symbolising coins for good luck.
Hungary's most notable annual events include the Budapest Spring Festival (mid-march to mid-April), Hortobágy Equestrian Days (late June), Sopron Early Music Days (late June), Festival in Budapest (late June), Miskolc Opera Festival (late June), Miskolc Kalálka International Folk Festival (July), Győr Summer Festival (late June), Győr Summer Cultural Festival (late June to late July), Pannon Festival in Pécs (July and August), Szentendre Summer Festival (July), Kőszeg Street Theatre Festival (late July), Savaria International Dance Competition in Szombathely (July), Debrecen Jazz Days (July), Szeged Open Air Festival (mid-July to August), Diáksziget (shorter: "Sziget" or "Sziget Festival", Student Island or Pepsi Island) north of Budapest (August), Eger Wine Harvest Festival (September), and Budapest Autumn Arts Festival (mid-September to mid-October).
St Stephen's Day (August 20) is celebrated with sporting events, parades and fireworks nationwide. On the same day there is a Floral Festival in Debrecen and a Bridge Fair in nearby Hortobágy. Formula 1 car races are held in early August at the Hungaroring near Mogyoród, 18 km northeast of Budapest.[4]
References
^(PDF). kormany.hu. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2 January 2013. Retrieved 4 May 2016.
^"Decided: Good Friday will be a non-working day" (in Hungarian). 2017-03-07. Retrieved 2021-09-16.
^Public Holidays and Special Events 2004-02-25 at the Wayback Machine
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A number of public holidays and special events take place each year in Hungary Contents 1 Fixed public holidays 1 1 Article J of the Constitution of Hungary on national holidays 1 2 List of public holidays 2 Remembrance days endorsed by the state 3 Holidays not endorsed by the state 4 Special events 5 References 6 External linksFixed public holidays EditArticle J of the Constitution of Hungary on national holidays Edit 1 The national holidays of Hungary shall be a the 15th day of March in memory of the 1848 49 Revolution and War of Independence b the 20th day of August in memory of the state s founding and its founder King Saint Stephen c the 23rd day of October in memory of the 1956 Revolution and War of Independence 2 The official state holiday shall be the 20th day of August Source 1 List of public holidays Edit Date English name Local name Remarks1 January New Year s Day Ujev15 March National Day Nemzeti unnep Memorial Day of the 1848 Revolution which aimed at the independence of the Hungarian Kingdom from the Austrian Empire There are usually speeches and music such as the Nemzeti dal many people wear a cockade with the national colours red white and green Moveable Good Friday Nagypentek Good Friday is a public holiday since 2017 2 Moveable Easter Monday Husvethetfo Men visit women to sprinkle them with perfume or in the countryside sometimes water first asking permission by reciting a verse In return the women give the men eggs sometimes painted sometimes chocolate Children receive chocolate eggs sometimes fruits and nuts chocolate rabbits from the Easter Bunny these gifts are sometimes hidden in the garden or house Real rabbits are sometimes gifted The day s meal is often ham eggs sweetbreads and horseradish for breakfast 1 May Labour Day A munka unnepe The countries of the EU are represented with special programmes bridges are decorated and exhibitions are held Labour Day coincides with May Day majalis many attend outdoor festivities in public parks Since 2004 it is also the anniversary of the accession to the EU Moveable Whit Monday Punkosdhetfo Monday after Pentecost20 August State Foundation Day Az allamalapitas unnepe Commemoration of Hungary s first king St Stephen also the day of the foundation of Hungary and the day of the new bread St Stephen Szent Istvan kiraly ca 975 15 August 1038 as the first king of Hungary led the country into the Christian church and established the institutions of the kingdom and the church He was canonized on 20 August 1083 and 20 August is his feast day in Hungary Celebrated with a half hour fireworks display on the bank of the Danube in the evening watched from both river banks the Buda hills and the rooftops of Pest and Buda Under the Hungarian People s Republic 20 August was celebrated as the founding of the socialist republic 3 23 October National Day Nemzeti unnep Memorial Day of the 1956 Revolution which fought to expel Soviet troops from Hungary and establish free elections Also the day of the proclamation of the Third Hungarian Republic 1989 Celebrated with speeches and exhibitions 1 November All Saints Day Mindenszentek Day of remembrance of the dead Family and friends decorate graves in Christian cemeteries 25 December Christmas Day Karacsony Public transport stops operating at about 4 pm on the 24th Christmas Eve Szenteste as most families gather to celebrate placing presents under a Christmas tree which has been decorated while the children are away from the house Presents are then opened and a large meal eaten in celebration On the 25th and 26th people usually visit relatives 26 December Second Day of Christmas Karacsony masnapja Remembrance days endorsed by the state EditRemembrance Days are working days in Hungary Date English name Local name Remarks22 January Day of the Hungarian Culture A magyar kultura napja The day of the Hungarian Culture the day that Ferenc Kolcsey finished writing the Himnusz the national anthem of Hungary Hungarians celebrate it since 1989 It is an official state memorial day since 2022 1 1 February Memorial Day of the Republic A koztarsasag emleknapja Commemorating the law 1946 evi I torveny on the proclamation of the republic in 1946 memorial day since 2006 25 February Memorial Day for the Victims of the Communist Dictatorships A kommunista diktaturak aldozatainak emleknapja On this day in 1947 Bela Kovacs Secretary General of the Independent Smallholders Party was arrested and deported to the Soviet Union Memorial day since 2000 commemorations are held in high schools 16 April Memorial Day for the Victims of the Holocaust A holokauszt aldozatainak emleknapja On this day in 1944 the Jews of Subcarpathia were rounded up and forced into ghettos Memorial day since 2001 commemorations are held in high schools 21 May National Defense Day Honvedelmi nap Battle of Buda 1849 4 June National Unity Day A nemzeti osszetartozas napja Commemorating the anniversary of the signing of the Treaty of Trianon when the Kingdom of Hungary lost 72 of its territory National memorial day since 2010 19 June Independent Hungary Day A fuggetlen Magyarorszag napja Commemorating the execution of the martyrs of the 1956 Hungarian Revolution on 16 June 1958 and the anniversary of the end of the Soviet occupation of Hungary Memorial day since 2001 6 October Memorial Day for the Martyrs of Arad Az aradi vertanuk emleknapja Commemorating the anniversary of the 1849 execution of the 13 Martyrs of Arad after the defeat of the Hungarian Independence War National memorial day commemorations are held in primary and high schools Holidays not endorsed by the state EditDate English Name Local Name Remarks8 March International Women s Day Nemzetkozi nonap Women get flowers and gifts from their employers and schoolchildren often bring gifts for their teachers 4 April Liberation Day Felszabaditasi Nap During World War II in Hungary the Soviet Red Army liberated Hungary from the Nazi German regime Was celebrated until 1989 3 7 November Great October Socialist Revolution Nagy oktoberi szocialista forradalom Throughout the existence of Communist rule in Hungary the country celebrated the Russian Socialist Revolution commemorating the 1917 uprising by the Bolsheviks led by Vladimir Lenin Celebrated simultaneously with the Soviet Union 3 6 December Santa Claus Saint Nicholas Day Mikulas Telapo On this day Hungarian children polish their boots and put them in the window Mikulas comes in the night and fills them with chocolates and or small presents If they were bad they might get sticks instead 31 December New Year s Eve Szilveszter Young people go partying until morning Streets are noisy with paper trumpets hoots and the pop of champagne corks people often wear masks and throw petards despite them being outlawed Those who stay home usually watch comedies made for the occasion at midnight they drink champagne and wish each other good luck for the new year BUEK All Hungarian radio amp television channels broadcast the national anthem at midnight and then the President s speech Firework displays are common The next day streets are empty and people sleep late or sleep themselves sober Lentils are eaten symbolising coins for good luck Moveable Carnival Farsang A six day regional carnival originally celebrated by the Sokci ethnic Croatians living in the town of Mohacs Traditions include folk music masquerading parades and dancing Special events EditHungary s most notable annual events include the Budapest Spring Festival mid march to mid April Hortobagy Equestrian Days late June Sopron Early Music Days late June Festival in Budapest late June Miskolc Opera Festival late June Miskolc Kalalka International Folk Festival July Gyor Summer Festival late June Gyor Summer Cultural Festival late June to late July Pannon Festival in Pecs July and August Szentendre Summer Festival July Koszeg Street Theatre Festival late July Savaria International Dance Competition in Szombathely July Debrecen Jazz Days July Szeged Open Air Festival mid July to August Diaksziget shorter Sziget or Sziget Festival Student Island or Pepsi Island north of Budapest August Eger Wine Harvest Festival September and Budapest Autumn Arts Festival mid September to mid October St Stephen s Day August 20 is celebrated with sporting events parades and fireworks nationwide On the same day there is a Floral Festival in Debrecen and a Bridge Fair in nearby Hortobagy Formula 1 car races are held in early August at the Hungaroring near Mogyorod 18 km northeast of Budapest 4 References Edit The Fundamental Law of Hungary PDF kormany hu Archived from the original PDF on 2 January 2013 Retrieved 4 May 2016 Decided Good Friday will be a non working day in Hungarian 2017 03 07 Retrieved 2021 09 16 a b c Cavendish Marshall 2005 p 114 Public Holidays and Special Events Archived 2004 02 25 at the Wayback MachineExternal links Edit Wikimedia Commons has media related to Holidays in Hungary Hungarian public holidays calculator Retrieved from 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