The Market Halls of Budapest are absolutely worth a visit during your winter holiday.
Discover the teeming atmosphere of the traditional Hungarian markets and join a Guided Market Hall Tour to learn more about the history of the markets and of course to taste some of the best local, fresh foods and drinks.
Although this year’s festive opening hours have not been confirmed yet, based on previous years we can expect the markets to be open during Christmas and New Year as follows:
Great Market Hall Christmas Opening Hours
- Dec 24: 6 am – 1pm
- Dec 25: Closed
- Dec 26: Closed
- Dec 27: 6 am – 6 pm
- Dec 28: 6 am – 3 pm
- Dec 29: 6 am – 6 pm
- Dec 30: 6 am – 6 pm
- Dec 31: 6 am – 3 pm
- Jan 1: Closed
Downtown (Hold street) Market Hall Christmas Opening Hours
- Dec 24: Closed
- Dec 25: Closed
- Dec 26: Closed
- Dec 27: 6.30 am – 6 pm
- Dec 28: 6.30 am – 4 pm
- Dec 29: Closed
- Dec 30: 6.30 am – 5 pm
- Dec 31: 6.30 am – 6 pm
- Jan 1: Closed
Rakoczi Square Market Hall Christmas Opening Hours
- Dec 24: Closed
- Dec 25: Closed
- Dec 26: Closed
- Dec 27: 6 am – 6 pm
- Dec 28: 6 am – 1 pm
- Dec 29: Closed
- Dec 30: 6 am – 4 pm
- Dec 31: 6 am – 6 pm
- Jan 1: Closed
Market in Budapest Balna (Whale) Christmas Opening Hours
- Dec 24: Closed
- Dec 25: Closed
- Dec 26: Closed
- Dec 27: 10 am – 10 pm
- Dec 28: 10 am – 10 pm
- Dec 29: 10 am – 10 pm
- Dec 30: 10 am – 10 pm
- Dec 31: 10 am – 10 pm
- Jan 1: Closed
