Hungary: Truck traffic ban on October 23 [UPDATE]

October 23 is one of the most important dates in Hungary’s history – the National Day of Hungary (Nemzeti ünnep). The holiday commemorates the 1956 revolution against the communist regime and the proclamation of the Third Republic of Hungary in 1989.

Update – October 21

At the request of the Hungarian Chamber of Transport Industry (MKFE), the Hungarian Ministry of Transport has decided to shorten the duration of the truck driving ban in connection with the national holiday on October 23, 2025. Thanks to the introduced changes, trucks with a gross vehicle weight (GVW) over 7.5 tonnes will be allowed to operate during the night, and the ban will only take effect at 6:00 a.m. on the holiday.

More information HERE

Information as of October 20

On this occasion, a traffic ban for trucks over 7.5 tonnes GVW applies throughout the country. According to the regulations, between September 1 and June 30, the ban is in force:
⭕ from 22:00 to 24:00 on Saturdays and on the day before a public holiday,
⭕ from 00:00 to 22:00 on Sundays and on public holidays.

In practice, this means that this year drivers will have to start their rest period on Wednesday, October 22 at 22:00, and may resume driving on Thursday, October 23 at 22:00. It is important to note that during the ban, drivers are not allowed to return to the company’s base or the first unloading point from the national border, as this exemption applies only in July and August.

List of possible exemptions from the restrictions

❗ Additional exception for the winter season:
From November 4 to March 1, the restrictions do not apply to vehicles meeting the EURO 3 emission standard or higher, provided they are engaged in international transport.