National holidays
What are the national holidays in Hungary?
15 March, 1 May, 20 August, 23 October …
What do we celebrate on 15 March?
We commemorate the Revolution and the following War of Independence against the Austrian-Habsburg rule in 1848 – 1849.
What do we celebrate on 20 August?
Commemoration of Hungary's first king St. Stephen, also the day of the foundation of Hungary
What do we celebrate on 23 October?
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)
Do you find these national holidays important?
preserve traditions, historic events shaped our country, brave people devoted their lives to the country