1848 Revolution Day marks the start of the Hungarian Revolution against Austrian rule. It honors demands for freedom, democracy and national independence, with ceremonies, flag displays, and cultural events remembering the country's struggle for liberty.

When is 1848 Revolution Day?

1848 Revolution Day is celebrated in Hungary on March 15.

The following is the list of 1848 Revolution Day from 2020 to 2049.

The History of 1848 Revolution Day?

The year 1848 was marked by revolutionary movements across Europe, known as the "Springtime of Nations". Inspired by liberal, nationalist, and democratic ideals, uprisings broke out in France, the German states, Italy, and the Austrian Empire.

On March 15, 1848, Hungarian intellectuals, poets, and students led by Sándor Petőfi, Mór Jókai, and others rallied in Pest (now Budapest). They read out the 12 Points. Petőfi recited his famous poem, Nemzeti dal (National Song), which became a revolutionary anthem. The Austrian authorities, caught off guard, granted many reforms, and within weeks, a Hungarian government was formed under Lajos Kossuth, a charismatic leader and statesman.

Tensions escalated into armed conflict when Austria tried to reverse the reforms. The Hungarian army achieved early victories, and for a time, Hungary enjoyed de facto independence. However, in 1849, Austria requested aid from Russia, and the combined Austrian-Russian forces crushed the Hungarian revolution.

Although the revolution failed militarily, it laid the foundation for Hungarian nationalism and later autonomy. Many of its reforms were eventually realized in the Austro-Hungarian Compromise of 1867, which created the Dual Monarchy and gave Hungary substantial self-rule.

March 15 was declared a national holiday in Hungary after independence was restored in the 20th century. It remains a day of national pride and remembrance, celebrated with parades, cultural events, and wreath-laying ceremonies at monuments to Kossuth, Petőfi, and other heroes of 1848.