20. August is a national holiday in Hungary to celebrate the foundation of Hungarian state and state-founder king Saint István.
Shops are closed this day with some exception, but the majority of restaurants, pubs and touristic attractions are open as usual.
Program at the Basilica:
- 10:00 AM – Festive Holy Mass
Programs at Dobó Square:
- 7:00 PM – Live broadcast of the city's ceremony on the giant screen
- 8:00 PM – Pély Barna Duo concert
- 9:00 PM – Fireworks
- 9:10 PM – Lóci Játszik concert