Working days 2026
In 2026 Hungary has a total of 253 working days.
How many working days are there in 2026?
Working days
253
Public holidays
13
8 on weekdays
Other weekday holidays
0
Most: July (23 days) – Least: May (19 days)
Monthly breakdown
January
- Working days:21
- Public holidays:1
- Other weekday holidays:0
Holidays impacting working days
- 01. Újév (THU)
February
- Working days:20
- Public holidays:0
- Other weekday holidays:0
March
- Working days:22
- Public holidays:0
- Other weekday holidays:0
Holidays impacting working days
- 15. 1848-as forradalom (SUN)
April
- Working days:20
- Public holidays:2
- Other weekday holidays:0
Holidays impacting working days
- 03. Nagypéntek (FRI)
- 05. Húsvétvasárnap (SUN)
- 06. Húsvéthétfő (MON)
May
- Working days:19
- Public holidays:2
- Other weekday holidays:0
Holidays impacting working days
- 01. A munka ünnepe (FRI)
- 24. Pünkösdvasárnap (SUN)
- 25. Pünkösdhétfő (MON)
June
- Working days:22
- Public holidays:0
- Other weekday holidays:0
July
- Working days:23
- Public holidays:0
- Other weekday holidays:0
August
- Working days:20
- Public holidays:1
- Other weekday holidays:0
Holidays impacting working days
- 20. Szent István ünnepe (THU)
September
- Working days:22
- Public holidays:0
- Other weekday holidays:0
October
- Working days:21
- Public holidays:1
- Other weekday holidays:0
Holidays impacting working days
- 23. 1956-os forradalom (FRI)
November
- Working days:21
- Public holidays:0
- Other weekday holidays:0
Holidays impacting working days
- 01. Mindenszentek (SUN)
December
- Working days:22
- Public holidays:1
- Other weekday holidays:0
Holidays impacting working days
- 25. Karácsony (FRI)
- 26. Karácsony másnapja (SAT)
Other years
Other countries
Hungary has 13 public holidays during which employees are not required to work. A distinctive feature of this system is that when long weekends are created, the government may designate substitute working days on Saturdays, which are announced through an annual decree.
Frequently asked questions
What happens if a public holiday falls on a Saturday or Monday - does the work schedule change?
If a public holiday falls on a Monday or Friday, a long weekend may be created. The government then designates substitute working days, making Saturday a working day. This is announced annually through a decree, so the exact dates may differ each year.
Which days are designated as substitute working days in 2026?
The specific list of substitute working days will be officially published by the Hungarian government before January 2026. We recommend monitoring announcements from the Ministry of Innovation and Technology, as substitute days are typically designated for Saturdays.
How should annual leave be calculated if a public holiday is substituted by a working day?
Substitute working days (typically on Saturdays) must be provided to the employee by the employer as a work schedule modification. These cannot be replaced with annual leave; the employee works on the designated Saturday and receives a rest day on another date as compensation.
Is there a difference between the 1848 Revolution Day (March 15) and the 1956 Revolution Day (October 23)?
Both days are equally recognized as public holidays in Hungary with no legal or practical differences between them. Both are public holidays of central national importance that guarantee employees the right to rest.
Where can I find the final list of substitute working days for 2026?
The list of substitute working days is published in the Hungarian Official Gazette (Közlöny) and on the official website of the Ministry of Innovation and Technology. Employers must monitor these announcements and inform employees of work schedule changes in a timely manner.