It has been voted: there will be a public holiday on December 24 this year.

The Hungarian Parliament has declared December 24 a public holiday, emphasizing its significance in family gatherings and festive preparations. This decision aims to create a consistent legal framework for the holiday, eliminating the need for annual adjustments. Prime Minister Péter Magyar noted that previous attempts to establish this holiday were rejected 15 times by the ruling party. The economic impact of this declaration is expected to be minimal, as many businesses already close on this day. The article questions why previous governments did not make this change sooner, highlighting economic analyses related to holiday work schedules.