Before embarking on a tour to Hungary it is important to know about the holidays in Hungary. On the major holidays in Hungary, the banks and other offices remain closed. People stay at home and make merry by meeting relatives and dining out. Some of the main holidays in Hungary are:-
New Year's Eve (Szilveszter) and New Year's Day (Újév) – Apart from the usual merry-making, there is also a New Year's ball and concert at the Hungarian State Opera House in Budapest. The stalls on the streets of Budapest sell masks and noisy paper trumpets. The children especially buy these items and enjoy.
Farsang – The costume parties and carnivals take place all month long to mark the end of winter, especially on the last Saturday of February. The city festivities usually include carnival, parade and open-air music concert.
Women's Day - It is an important holiday in Hungary. On this day, Men give flowers to women both at home and work.
1848 Revolution Day – It marks the “Hungarian spring” - a bloodless fight for freedom against Habsburg domination which later led to war against Austria and its allies. The main demands of Hungarians were: freedom of the press, and the establishing of a Hungarian parliament in Pest with its government. The Revolutionists also demanded freedom of religion, a jury, a national bank, a Hungarian army, and the withdrawal of foreign military presence from the country.
Easter Sunday and Monday – Easter is an important religious holiday in Hungary. The day before Easter, families with children paint Easter-eggs of all styles and color. The little dots find small gifts beside their beds early Sunday morning. A traditional breakfast is prepared which includes Easter-eggs, ham, braided cake bread, horse-radish and hot chocolate. Many families go to church this morning to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
May 1 Labor Day – The workers unions organize a celebration in Városliget (Budapest's City Park) with speeches on this day.
St. Stephen’s day (August 20) – This day marks the coronation of Hungary’s first king, the Christian St Stephen, and the foundation of Hungarian (Magyar) state.
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