Kossuth tér Flag-Raising and St Stephen's Day Ceremony
Thu 20 Aug, 08:00 · Kossuth Lajos tér, in front of the Parliament, 1055 Budapest · Budapest
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via Programturizmus · Checked 17 Aug 2026
About this event
The national day opens at eight sharp in front of the Parliament, with a military guard of honour raising the Hungarian flag, followed by the officer-cadet swearing-in. It is short, formal and genuinely stirring, and it sets the tone for everything that happens along the river later in the day. Arrive early - the square fills fast and sightlines matter.
Why we picked it
The ceremonial opening of Hungary's national day, free and public, at the country's most symbolic address.
Free entry
Part of the free state holiday series - a rendezvénysorozat programjai ingyenesek. Open public square.
Registration
None
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