Public holidays in Hong Kong, 2026
- Asia Family Traveller
- 6 days ago
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Hong Kong enjoys 17 public holidays each year, of which 12 are statutory
In 2026, Ching Ming Festival, the Birthday of the Buddha and Chung Yung Festival fall on a Sunday, with Monday celebrated in lieu
Take Monday and Friday as a holiday in February to enjoy a full week of Chinese New Year celebrations
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Public holidays in Hong Kong, 2026 - this year China celebrates the Year of the Horse
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New Year’s Day - Thursday January 1
Lunar New Year’s Day - Tuesday February 17
The second day of Lunar New Year - Wednesday February 18
The third day of Lunar New Year - Thursday February 19
Good Friday - Friday April 3
The day following Good Friday - Saturday April 4
The day following Ching Ming Festival - Monday April 6
The day following Easter Monday - Tuesday April 7
Labour Day - Friday May 1
The day following the Birthday of the Buddha - Monday May 25
Tuen Ng Festival - Friday June 19
HKSAR Establishment Day - Wednesday July 1
The day following the Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival - Saturday September 26
National Day - Thursday October 1
The day following Chung Yung Festival - Monday October 19
Christmas Day - Friday December 25
The first weekday after Christmas Day - Saturday December 26
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