Christmas 2026
Christmas in Érd
The markets, the lights and the parties — and when each is worth it.
19 days to go16 Nov – 26 Dec · 12 ideas
- 4 for families
- 4 free
Don't miss
Advent Family Afternoon & First City Candle Lighting
Érdi Kézműves Vásár (Érd Handicraft Market)
Christmas Lights in Érd City Center
Saturday 21 November
APOSTOL Grand Concert - ÉRD
A grand concert by the legendary Hungarian band Apostol, performing their most famous hits and evergreen classics spanning over five decades. This nostalgic pop night promises a memorable experience for all ages. Tickets might be sold out in some channels, check official ticketing sites.
Sunday 29 November
Advent Family Afternoon & First City Candle Lighting
An afternoon of festive programs to mark the beginning of Advent. Includes a Santa's house, craft workshops, Christmas family photography, glitter tattoos, a cookie sale, a falconer's show, theater performance, magic show, and Advent singing. The First City Candle Lighting ceremony with a choir takes place at 16:30.
FamilyFreeSource: Programturizmus.hu
Saturday 12 December
Érdi Kézműves Vásár (Érd Handicraft Market)
A handicraft market featuring handmade jewelry, decorations, gifts, textiles, and gourmet crafts. The event includes folk games and a charity cookie sale.
FamilyFree
Shifted Workday
This Saturday is a designated workday for many in Hungary, compensating for a long holiday weekend. Shops and services generally operate with normal weekday hours.
Sunday 13 December
Luca napja (St. Lucy's Day) Customs
Traditional Hungarian folk customs observed on St. Lucy's Day, historically associated with magic, particularly concerning chicken fertility and a prohibition on women's work like spinning or sewing. Boys used to go caroling for donations.
Sunday 20 December
Who Stole the Holidays? - A Musical Tale for the Little Ones
A funny and kind musical tale about the true essence of the holidays, performed by children for children. Recommended for ages 3 and up.
Thursday 24 December
Christmas Eve (Szenteste) - Early Closures
Christmas Eve is not a public holiday, but shops typically close early, usually by 14:00. Post offices provide services until 12:00. Traditional family dinner with dishes like fish soup, fried fish, bejgli, apple, and nuts is customary after the first star appears.
Friday 25 December
Christmas Day - Public Holiday, Most Shops Closed
Christmas Day is a public holiday in Hungary. Most shops, businesses, and public services will be closed. Only 0-24 pharmacies and those providing on-call services will be open.
Saturday 26 December
Second Day of Christmas - Public Holiday, Most Shops Closed
The Second Day of Christmas (St. Stephen's Day) is a public holiday in Hungary. Most shops, businesses, and public services will be closed. Only 0-24 pharmacies and those providing on-call services will be open. The 'Regölés' custom, where carolers sing for abundance and happiness, traditionally starts on this day.
All season
Christmas Lights in Érd City Center
The city center of Érd, especially around Főtér and Érdi Galéria, will be adorned with festive lighting and decorations. This includes a decorated Christmas tree, icicle lights on the Galéria facade, light strings on trees, and a 'Boldog karácsonyt!' (Merry Christmas!) light installation on the municipality building. A dusted-off nativity scene will be near the main square's Christmas tree.
FamilyFreeSource: Érd Most!
Érdi Piac (Érd Market)
A traditional weekly market offering animals, plants, food, clothing, shoes, household goods, furniture, and used items. Open every Saturday.
Advent Season
The four-week period of spiritual and festive preparation for Christmas. Advent wreaths with four candles are a common new custom, with one candle lit each Sunday leading up to Christmas.
Times and prices change, so check with the organiser before you go. Updated 27 Oct