On April 30, 2025, issue 51 of the Magyar Közlöny (Hungarian Gazette) published Decree No. 10/2025 (IV.30.) of the Minister for National Economy, which defines the work schedule surrounding public holidays for the year 2026.
The year 2026 is especially favorable for those who love long weekends: we can look forward to a total of 7 long weekends – including 4 four-day and 3 three-day weekends.
Public Holidays in 2026
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January 1 (Thursday) – New Year’s Day
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March 15 (Sunday) – National Holiday
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April 3 (Friday) – Good Friday
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April 6 (Monday) – Easter Monday
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May 1 (Friday) – Labour Day
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May 25 (Monday) – Whit Monday
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August 20 (Thursday) – State Foundation Day
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October 23 (Friday) – Anniversary of the 1956 Revolution
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November 1 (Sunday) – All Saints’ Day
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December 25–26 (Friday and Saturday) – Christmas
Long Weekends in 2026
Four-day weekends:
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January 1–4 (Thursday–Sunday) – New Year’s
(make-up workday: Saturday, January 10) -
April 3–6 (Friday–Monday) – Easter
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August 20–23 (Thursday–Sunday) – State Foundation Day
(make-up workday: Saturday, August 8) -
December 24–27 (Thursday–Sunday) – Christmas
(make-up workday: Saturday, December 12)
Three-day weekends:
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May 1–3 (Friday–Sunday) – Labour Day
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May 23–25 (Saturday–Monday) – Pentecost
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October 23–25 (Friday–Sunday) – National Holiday
Shifted Workdays in 2026:
In exchange for the long weekends, three Saturdays will be regular working days:
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January 10
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August 8
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December 12
Shifted Rest Days:
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January 2 (Friday)
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August 21 (Friday)
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December 24 (Thursday)
The year 2026 promises to be favorable: 7 out of the 10 official public holidays fall near weekends, and many are extended with additional rest days, meaning a significant number of long weekends can be expected throughout the year. However, it’s important to keep the shifted workdays in mind when planning ahead.
If you have any questions regarding the 2026 work schedule, public holidays, or related HR and payroll matters, feel free to contact us!
