Hungary in March

Spring starts; 15 March national holiday.

• Budapest and the north · Budapest, Danube Bend, Eger, Tokajcool

  Hot summers (35 °C spells) and cold, foggy winters; spring and autumn are best.

• Lake Balaton · Siófok, Tihany, Keszthely, Badacsonycool

  Swimming season June–August; many resorts shut from October to April.

• Great Plain and south · Szeged, Pécs, Hortobágycool

  The sunniest, hottest part of the country; Pécs has a milder, Mediterranean touch.

Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.

• 1848 Revolution Day

  15 Mar

  Ceremonies at the National Museum; shops closed; political rallies.

• Easter

  Good Friday, Easter Monday

  Shops closed; watering custom on Easter Monday in villages.

• National Day (Mar 15)

  Budapest

  Parades and speeches near the National Museum; some street closures.

• National holidays

  Mar 15, Aug 20 and Oct 23 · Budapest

  Parades and fireworks; streets near the river close and crowds are large.

Crowds · Hungary

Low

Prices · Hungary

Low

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Rated best or good this month

• Budapest

  Cool; Mar 15 is a national holiday.