Hong Kong holiday calendar
Public holidays in Hong Kong 2026
Calendar compilation last reviewed
Plan the year with every Hong Kong public holiday, regional date and major cultural observance in our calendar. Each entry links to a detailed guide covering its history, status, traditions and sources.
- Public holidays
- 18
- Regional dates
- 0
- Observances
- 0
- Substitute dates
- 0
How public holidays work in Hong Kong
The calendar separates public holidays from regional dates and cultural observances. Public holidays are the broadest category in our Hong Kong calendar. Regional holidays may apply only in a particular state, province, territory or community, while an observance does not automatically mean that workplaces, schools or public services close.
No separate substitute dates are currently listed for 2026. Weekend and time-off rules can still vary by employer, region and holiday, so consult the linked guide and primary source before making arrangements. April is the busiest month, with 5 listed dates.
Hong Kong holiday dates in 2026
The table lists 18 calendar entries. Follow a holiday name for its full background, observance details and traditions.
| Date | Holiday | Type | Observed day |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year’s DayHong Kong's general and statutory holiday opening the Gregorian civil year on January 1. | Public holiday | — | |
| Lunar New YearThe first day of Hong Kong's three-day Lunar New Year general and statutory holiday. | Public holiday | — | |
| Lunar New Year · Day 2The second date in Hong Kong's statutory three-day Lunar New Year holiday. | Public holiday | — | |
| Lunar New Year · Day 3The final date in Hong Kong's statutory three-day Lunar New Year holiday. | Public holiday | — | |
| Good FridayA Christian general holiday on the Friday before Easter, not yet a statutory employment holiday in 2026. | Public holiday | — | |
| Day after Good FridayThe Saturday general holiday following Good Friday in Hong Kong's Easter break. | Public holiday | — | |
| Ching Ming DayHong Kong's 2026 Monday general holiday for Ching Ming, which fell on Sunday. | Public holiday | — | |
| Easter MondayA general holiday and, from 2026, Hong Kong's fifteenth statutory holiday. This guide explains the date, background, legal status and customary observance of Easter Monday in Hong Kong. | Public holiday | — | |
| Additional General HolidayThe exceptional April 7 general holiday created by the 2026 Ching Ming and Easter Monday collision. | Public holiday | — | |
| Labour DayHong Kong's general and statutory workers' holiday on May 1. This guide explains the date, background, legal status and customary observance of Labour Day in Hong Kong. | Public holiday | — | |
| Buddha’s BirthdayHong Kong's 2026 Monday general holiday because the Birthday of the Buddha fell on Sunday. | Public holiday | — | |
| Tuen Ng FestivalHong Kong's Dragon Boat Festival general and statutory holiday on the fifth day of the fifth lunar month. | Public holiday | — | |
| SAR Establishment DayThe July 1 holiday marking establishment of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region in 1997. | Public holiday | — | |
| Day after Mid-AutumnHong Kong's general and statutory holiday on the day after Mid-Autumn Festival. | Public holiday | — | |
| National DayHong Kong's October 1 holiday marking the founding of the People's Republic of China in 1949. | Public holiday | — | |
| Chung Yeung DayHong Kong's 2026 Monday general holiday because Chung Yeung fell on Sunday. | Public holiday | — | |
| Christmas DayHong Kong's December 25 general holiday and one option within the statutory winter entitlement. | Public holiday | — | |
| First Weekday after ChristmasHong Kong's December 26 general and statutory holiday, commonly called Boxing Day in English. | Public holiday | — |
Sources for Hong Kong holidays
Calendar dates and classifications are checked against the primary calendar sources below. Historical and cultural claims have additional citations on each individual holiday guide.
- gov.hkPrimary calendar source