Hungary's national holiday, St Stephen's Day, falls on Friday 20 August 2027, ending with fireworks over the Danube in Budapest. Luxura chauffeurs plan around the closures on the river.
- Dates
- Friday 20 August 2027
- Starts
- 09:00 local time
- Venue
- Danube embankments and Parliament
- City
- Budapest
St Stephen's Day, 20 August, is Hungary's most important national holiday. In 2027 it falls on a Friday, giving Budapest a long weekend of celebrations.
What happens on St Stephen's Day?
The day honours King Stephen, the founder of the Hungarian state. Celebrations traditionally include a flag-raising ceremony at Parliament, a festival of Hungarian crafts and food, and in the evening one of Europe's largest fireworks displays over the Danube.
How do you travel in Budapest on 20 August?
The Danube embankments and bridges close to traffic in the afternoon and evening, and huge crowds gather along the river. Your chauffeur will drop you at a planned viewing area well before the fireworks and meet you afterwards at a point away from the river, where traffic clears more quickly.
Planning your day
- Check the city's programme for times of the main events.
- Choose your fireworks viewing point in advance.
- Expect bridge and embankment closures.
- Book dinner with a river view early.
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How your chauffeured day runs
- Pickup at your doorYour chauffeur arrives ahead of time and messages on arrival.
- Drop-off at the venueAs close to the entrance as the venue allows.
- Return rideYour chauffeur waits at a meeting point we share with you on the day.
