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Hong Kong 2026 Public Holiday Schedule

January 1
New Year's Day
February 17-19
Lunar New Year
April 3-4
Good Friday and the day following Good Friday
April 6
Ching Ming Festival
April 5, observed on April 6
April 7
The day following Easter Monday
Easter Monday: April 6
May 1
Labour Day
May 25
Birthday of the Buddha
May 24; lunar April 8
June 19
Tuen Ng Festival
July 1
Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Establishment Day
September 26
The day following the Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival
Lunar August 16
October 1
National Day
October 19
Chung Yeung Festival
October 18; lunar September 9; observed on October 19
December 25-26
Christmas Day and the first weekday after Christmas Day

Hong Kong 2026 Holiday Calendar

Red marks public holidays or holiday periods.

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Major Public Holidays in Hong Kong in 2026

  • New Year's Day
  • Lunar New Year
  • Good Friday and the day following Good Friday
  • Ching Ming Festival
  • The day following Easter Monday
  • Labour Day
  • Birthday of the Buddha

How Hong Kong holidays work

Hong Kong General Holidays are published by the Government. Some traditional holidays follow the lunar calendar, and when a public holiday falls on a Sunday, the following weekday can be designated as the public holiday.

Official source

Dates on this page are compiled from public holiday datasets and official announcements.

https://www.gov.hk/en/about/abouthk/holiday/

Frequently asked questions

What are the public holidays in Hong Kong in 2026?

The Hong Kong public holidays 2026 are listed in the schedule above, including dates, weekdays, and major holidays such as New Year's Day and Lunar New Year.

How many public holidays does Hong Kong have in 2026?

This Hong Kong holiday calendar 2026 currently lists 13 main public holiday entries or holiday periods. Some entries may cover several consecutive days.

What is the difference between General Holidays and Statutory Holidays in Hong Kong?

Hong Kong publishes General Holidays and also has Statutory Holidays for employment purposes. This page is designed as a public holiday calendar and links to official sources for verification.

Do Hong Kong public holidays use observed dates in 2026?

Yes, some Hong Kong public holidays may be observed on a different date when the festival date falls on a Sunday or follows local holiday rules.

What is the Hong Kong holiday calendar 2026 useful for?

The calendar is useful for travel planning, business operations, payroll checks, school planning, logistics, and comparing holiday periods across countries.

Is this Hong Kong public holiday schedule 2026 official?

HolidayDates.net summarizes public holiday dates and links to an official or public source. For flights, visas, payroll, finance, or shipping deadlines, verify the dates with the official source before acting.

Do Hong Kong public holidays 2026 change after publication?

Some dates can change after government announcements, especially when observed dates, long holiday periods, lunar dates, or religious calendars are involved.

Can I use this for travel or business planning?

Yes. Use this page as a practical planning reference for Hong Kong public holidays 2026, then confirm critical arrangements with the official source or your local partner.