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Preparations for August 20 national holiday celebrations

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As the August 20 national holiday holiday, marking State Foundation Day, approaches, Hungary is finalizing preparations for extensive celebrations and logistical adjustments. Major events include a large-scale air parade by the Hungarian Defense Forces over the Danube, featuring JAS-39 Gripen fighter jets, and coordinated fireworks displays between Tihany, Balatonfüred, and Zamárdi. In Budapest, festivities include concerts and concerts, electronic music events events, audiovisual shows, drone displays, and free museum exhibitions at University Quay, Kossuth Square, and Margaret Island. To accommodate late-night celebrations, public transport services including the metro, trams, and buses will operate with extended hours until 2:30 AM. Additionally, MÁV To manage the festivities, several bridges, including the Chain Bridge and Volán Margaret Bridge, will provide extra night services and increased train capacities to assist travelers. face closures during the evening fireworks. Retailers are also adjusting for the long weekend; major supermarket chains such as Aldi, Lidl, and Tesco will be closed on August 20, though some smaller shops and gas station convenience stores may remain open. Meanwhile, weather warnings for high temperatures Weather concerns have been intensified as health authorities issued across a second-degree heatwave warning for much of the country, with health effective from August 20 through August 23. With temperatures expected to reach between 33°C and 38°C, officials advising caution regarding sun exposure advise citizens attending outdoor celebrations to stay hydrated, avoid heavy meals, and hydration. limit physical exertion during peak sun hours. There is also an increased risk of outdoor fires due to the prolonged heat.

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  1. 2026-08-20 08:00 UTC Preparations for August 20 national holiday celebrations
  2. 2026-08-19 20:09 UTC Preparations for August 20 national holiday celebrations
  3. 2026-08-19 10:22 UTC Tourism and August 20 national holiday developments
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