December 31st the last day of the year welcomes bath visitors in Budapest thermal spa baths. Relax and enjoy your winter holiday in the city of hot spring baths, one of the most popular spa destinations in Europe.
Bookings for the festive season (December 18 – January 6) are now open.
Dec 31 in the Thermal Baths of Budapest
Opening Hours:
Széchenyi Bath: Open from 8 am to 6 pm on December 31.
Rudas Bath: opening hours have not yet been confirmed.
Lukács Bath: opening hours have not yet been confirmed.
Kiraly Bath is temporarily closed for reconstruction.
Gellert Bath is temporarily closed for reconstruction.
New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day are some of the busiest times in Budapest, Hungary. If you are enjoying your New Year break in Budapest and wonder if the Baths of Budapest are open in Budapest, we have good news:
Széchenyi, Rudas, Lukács, Palatinus and Paskál baths are planned to from 8 am to 6 pm Csillaghegyi Bath is open from 6 am to 6 pm.
Szechenyi Baths typically hosts a pre-New Year’s Eve bath party on December 30th. For more details please see the spa party information on the following link: Budapest New Year’s Eve Bath Party
This special party is one of the winter highlights of Budapest nightlife with its unique programme and location. Throughout the year there are several Saturday night sparty events: Budapest Sparty events and information.
Mandala Day Spa is open from 10 am to 8 pm (usually, not finalised yet).
The thermal department of Rudas Bath is open for visitors of both sexes and the night bathing is not held on that day.
Ticket prices are selling on holiday prices.
Related New Years’ Eve Programs in Budapest:
New Year Budapest 2026/27 – Celebrate 2027 with fireworks, parties, and vibrant nightlife
New Year at Buda Castle Budapest – historic walks and breathtaking city views in the Buda Castle District
New Year’s Eve Budapest River Cruise 2026/27 Budapest River cruise winter boats & dinner cruises
Budapest Concerts on New Year’s Eve – classical music and festive Christmas performances
Festivals in Budapest in December – festive Christmas markets and sparkling holiday programmes
Christmas and New Year Opening Hours and Tickets – available from mid / late October
The official festive opening hours of Budapest’s thermal baths are generally confirmed and published in October, often around the middle of the month. Although visitors may start planning their Christmas holidays much earlier, the following winter season’s opening hours and ticket availability are usually not confirmed until before 1-2 months before the festive season. Each year we suggest visitors checking back from mid-October for the latest festive schedules and booking information when tickets and spa packages also become available fro pre-booking.
December 25, Christmas Day, is a public holiday in Budapest. Many museums, shops and other attractions remain closed, but visitors can still enjoy selected thermal baths, restaurants, festive activities and Danube river cruises. There are plenty of ways to spend Christmas Day in Budapest, although advance planning is recommended.
For further information about Christmas holiday tickets, availability and on-site admission, please visit: Tickets at Budapest Baths during the Winter Holiday
Last updated: October 19, 2026.
