Data from Árukereső.hu shows Hungarian shoppers are getting ready with a focus on outdoor programs, grilling, and garden improvements.
Searches for grills surged 80% in the past week, with growing interest in premium accessories as well. Some charcoal brands doubled in demand, while garden grill carts saw a sixfold increase, indicating serious backyard chefs are preparing to take their cooking outdoors.
Garden improvements are also high on the agenda. Searches for outdoor loungers rose sixfold, while demand for garden umbrellas climbed fivefold as shoppers looked to make the most of the late-summer sun. Interest in garden wells and wooden sheds more than doubled, benches rose by 21.4%, and outdoor storage queries jumped 50%, reflecting a push to tidy and enhance home gardens.
The holiday is also spurring travel and leisure plans. Searches for excursions rose 31.3%, while demand for beach umbrellas doubled, signaling many plan to spend the long weekend by the water.
According to Árukereső.hu, the Aug. 20 holiday has become not only a celebration of statehood but also a symbolic sendoff to summer, marked by outdoor living and garden activities. Shoppers looking for last-minute deals on grills or umbrellas are turning to the platform to find the best offers.
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