Hungarian National Holiday of October 23rd at Deak Ferenc Square in Budapest October 23rd is not just a date on the calendar in Hungary—it is a day heavy with history and national pride. On this day in 1956, a student-led demonstration in Budapest sparked a nationwide uprising against Soviet domination. Thirty-three years later, in 1989, it was also on October 23rd that the Hungarian Republic was officially proclaimed, marking a key moment in the country’s democratic transiti

If you’re visiting Hungary in the summer, August 20th is a must-see spectacle. Known as St. Stephen’s Day , this national holiday celebrates the foundation of the Hungarian state and features one of the largest fireworks displays in Europe , right in the heart of Budapest . Thousands line the Danube River to watch the sky light up over Parliament, Buda Castle, and the city’s iconic bridges. Wondering where the best views are? Whether you’re a local or a tourist, here are the

Every year on August 20th, Hungary marks St. Stephen’s Day, celebrating the nation's founding in 1000 A.D. under King Stephen I. The...

On October 23, 1956, a student-led protest in Budapest escalated into a national uprising against Soviet rule in Hungary. Demonstrators demanded political reform, freedom from Soviet influence, and democratic rights. The protests turned into a revolution, but Soviet forces brutally crushed the movement by early November. Thousands were killed or arrested, and many fled the country. Today, October 23 is a national holiday in Hungary, marking the Revolution of 1956 as a symbol