Budapest, Hungary

School holidays

Hungary ·

4 school breaks in Hungary during 2026. Longest is 123 days (Summer Break).

School breaks

4

Total off-days

223

Longest break

123 d

Calendar year

2026

All 2026 school breaks

4 total
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Education levelAllGeneral schoolsSenior classVocational schools

Breaks by education level

Different school levels have different break dates.

General schools3 breaks
Dec20

Winter Break

Dec 20 – Jan 4 · 16 days · General schools

16d
Apr2

Spring Break

Apr 2 – 12 · 11 days · General schools

11d
Jun20

Summer Break

Jun 20 – Aug 31 · 73 days · General schools

73d
Senior class3 breaks
Dec20

Winter Break

Dec 20 – Jan 4 · 16 days · Senior class

16d
Apr2

Spring Break

Apr 2 – 12 · 11 days · Senior class

11d
May1

Summer BreakNow

May 1 – Aug 31 · 123 days · Senior class

123d
Vocational schools2 breaks
Dec20

Winter Break

Dec 20 – Jan 4 · 16 days · Vocational schools

16d
Apr2

Spring Break

Apr 2 – 12 · 11 days · Vocational schools

11d
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Public holidays in 2026

Affect closures and travel demand around school breaks.

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Jan1

New Year's Day

Mar15

Revolution Day

Apr3

Good Friday

Apr6

Easter Monday

May1

Labour Day

May25

Whit Monday

Aug20

Saint Stephen's Day

Oct23

Republic Day

Nov1

All Saints' Day

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Important school holiday information · Hungary

General information

  • •Differentiated holiday schedules by education level
  • •Senior classes finish earlier for exam preparation
  • •Vocational schools have different holiday schedules

Frequently asked questions

When are school holidays in Hungary 2026?
Hungary schools have 4 break periods throughout 2026. See the month-by-month timeline above for each break's start and end dates.
How many school breaks does Hungary have in 2026?
Hungary schools observe 4 break periods in 2026, including national holidays and seasonal breaks. Exact dates may vary by region or school zone.
When is the winter school break in Hungary 2026?
The winter school break in Hungary runs December 20, 2025 – January 4, 2026.
When is the spring school break in Hungary 2026?
The spring school break in Hungary runs April 2, 2026 – April 12, 2026.
When is the summer school break in Hungary 2026?
The summer school break in Hungary runs May 1, 2026 – August 31, 2026.
Why do school holiday dates differ by region?
Many countries stagger school holidays across regions or zones to avoid simultaneous travel demand. France, the Netherlands, Germany, and others use this approach.
When is the best time to travel around school holidays?
Prices and crowds spike during school breaks. Traveling 1–2 weeks before or after a break — when other regions are still in school — typically offers better availability and lower prices.
Where does this calendar come from?
Data is sourced from the national education ministry of Hungary. See the source link below for the official publication.
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School calendar dates published by national education ministries. Always confirm with your local school for the official calendar.