23 October: Which stores will be open during Hungary’s national holiday?

With Hungary’s national holiday on 23 October commemorating the 1956 Revolution, most shops across the country will be closed. However, for the rest of the week, normal opening hours will resume. While many larger retail chains will shut their doors on this day, some stores will still be open for those in need of essentials. Here’s what you need to know.

Closed stores on 23 October

Major supermarket chains such as Lidl, Aldi, Tesco, Auchan, Penny, SPAR, INTERSPAR, and Metro will remain closed on 23 October. However, these chains will operate as usual on 22 October, and from 24 to 27 October, according to their standard hours.

For stores under the CBA, Coop, and Real banners, opening hours may vary depending on location. It is recommended to check with individual outlets for details regarding their schedule on 23 October, Világgazdaság reports.

Which stores will be open?

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Despite the closures, some businesses will remain open, ensuring that essential services are still available during the holiday. You can expect the following to stay open on 23 October:

• Gas stations
• Pharmacies operating on duty rosters
• Independent flower shops
• Newsstands
• Sweet shops
• Restaurants and entertainment venues
• Small family-owned stores and tobacco shops, where the owner or a family member is working.

Additionally, shops located at gas stations, such as SPAR, Tesco, and Fresh Corner, will be open, and many 24/7 convenience stores will also continue to operate.

Upcoming daylight saving time change

As Mindemegette writes in its article, shortly, we will be switching to winter time. On the night of 26 to 27 October, we will set our clocks back one hour, from 3 AM to 2 AM.

Read also:

• Holiday travel advisory: Changes to train and bus schedules in Hungary on 23 October 
• Programme Guide: 23 October celebrations in Hungary

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