2020 Holidays - Hungary

Hungary Public Holiday Observance Rules

1. When a Public Holiday Falls on a Sunday

- Public holidays that fall on a Sunday are observed on that day.

- There is no automatic substitution to the following Monday.

2. When a Public Holiday Falls on a Saturday

- If a public holiday falls on a Saturday, it is observed on that day.

- There is no statutory mechanism to shift a Saturday holiday to another day, unless specified by special arrangements.

3. Bridge Holidays (Long Weekends)

- Hungary has a bridge holiday system for public holidays.

- If a public holiday falls on a Tuesday, the preceding Monday is declared an official day off (bridge day).

- Similarly, if a public holiday falls on a Thursday, the following Friday is observed as a bridge day.

- To control the total number of non-working days, a nearby Saturday is designated as a working day, although many employees may choose to take that day off.

4. Special Cases for Public Holidays

- Specific holidays may have additional arrangements as outlined in the official holiday calendar.

- Any deviations or special instructions will be clearly announced in government decrees.

5. Additional Notes

- The official public holiday calendar is published annually by the Hungarian government and serves as the definitive guide for observance.

- Employers must comply with the official calendar and any government announcements regarding bridge holidays.

- Employees working on a public holiday or on a substitute day are entitled to premium pay or compensatory time off as stipulated by Hungarian labor law.

- For the most current and accurate information, always consult the latest official holiday calendar and any recent government decrees or legislative updates.