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Christmas Markets in Hungary 2026
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When are the Christmas markets in Hungary in 2026?
We list 19 Christmas markets in Hungary, in 12 towns and cities. Confirmed 2026 dates include Advent Feast at the Basilica in Budapest, 13 Nov 2026 – 1 Jan 2027. Last season the typical opening date was 29 Nov, and 0 markets stayed open after 25 December. The first Sunday of Advent in 2026 is 29 Nov 2026.
Hungary's Christmas markets centre on Budapest, where Vörösmarty Square and St Stephen's Basilica host two of Central Europe's favourite markets. Győr, Pécs, Debrecen and Kőszeg have charming markets in their historic squares.
Don't miss lángos, chimney cake (kürtőskalács), stuffed cabbage and forralt bor — and the Budapest markets usually stay open into the New Year.
Best cities for Christmas markets in Hungary
All Christmas markets in Hungary by town
Debrecen
- Debrecen Advent29 Nov – 23 Dec 2025↗
Eger
- Eger Advent at Dobó István SquareDates to be announced↗
Győr
Kőszeg
Nyíregyháza
- Nyíregyháza Advent Kossuth SquareDates to be announced↗
Pécs
- Pécs Christmas Market Széchenyi square28 Nov – 24 Dec 2025↗
Sopron
- Soproni Adventi VásárDates to be announced↗
Szeged
Székesfehérvár
- Advent of FehérvárDates to be announced↗
Szentendre
- Szentendre AdventDates to be announced↗
Frequently asked questions
How many Christmas markets are there in Hungary?
We list 19 Christmas markets in Hungary. The towns with the most are Budapest (3), Miskolc (3), Győr (2), Kőszeg (2) and Szeged (2).
When do Christmas markets start in Hungary?
Last season the earliest market in our list, Pécs Christmas Market Széchenyi square in Pécs, opened on 28 Nov 2025; the typical opening date was 29 Nov 2025. In 2026 the first Sunday of Advent is 29 Nov 2026, and most markets open in the week or two before it.