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August 20 is Hungary’s 4th of July. This is a day for sights in Hungary. It is the biggest national holiday in the country. Not to be confused with the biblical Stephen, St Stephen’s day is a remembrance of the first king of Hungary, Stephen I who established the kingdom of Hungary. He was canonized by Pope Gregory VII on 20th August, 1083. Festivities on St. Stephen’s Day go on from morning till night followed by impressive fireworks all over the country. It is certainly a lovely day to be in Hungary.