Hong Kong 2026 public holiday guide
Hong Kong’s general holidays are governed by the General Holidays Ordinance and differ from Mainland China’s system. Typical holidays include New Year’s Day, Lunar New Year, Good Friday and Easter-related days, Ching Ming, the Birthday of the Buddha, Labour Day, Tuen Ng, Hong Kong SAR Establishment Day, the day after Mid-Autumn, National Day, Chung Yeung, and Christmas.
If you collaborate with Hong Kong teams, watch Lunar New Year, the Easter long weekend, and the Christmas–New Year stretch. Some holidays that fall on Sunday may have a replacement weekday off.
Use this page to scan 2026 dates for meetings and travel. For employment and banking hours, rely on Hong Kong government and bank notices.
Planning tips
- Lunar New Year: busy borders and packed dining.
- Easter: a useful spring long weekend.
- 1 July and National Day: shifts in public services.
- Christmas/New Year: shopping and travel peaks.
Hong Kong 2026 public holiday table
This 2026 view lists 17 public holiday dates for Hong Kong. The earliest entry is 2026-01-01 (New Year's Day, Thu) and the latest is 2026-12-26 (Boxing Day). The longest consecutive block in the dataset is about 3 days (2026-02-17–2026-02-19). The table below is fully readable without JavaScript.
| Date | Weekday | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-01 | Thu | New Year's Day |
| 2026-02-17 | Tue | Spring Festival |
| 2026-02-18 | Wed | Spring Festival |
| 2026-02-19 | Thu | Spring Festival |
| 2026-04-03 | Fri | Good Friday |
| 2026-04-04 | Sat | Qingming Festival |
| 2026-04-06 | Mon | Easter Monday |
| 2026-05-01 | Fri | Labour Day |
| 2026-05-24 | Sun | Birthday of the Buddha |
| 2026-07-01 | Wed | Hong Kong SAR Establishment Day |
| 2026-09-25 | Fri | Mid-Autumn Festival |
| 2026-10-01 | Thu | National Day |
| 2026-10-02 | Fri | National Day |
| 2026-10-03 | Sat | National Day |
| 2026-10-19 | Mon | Chung Yeung Festival |
| 2026-12-25 | Fri | Christmas Day |
| 2026-12-26 | Sat | Boxing Day |
Note: Compiled from public notices for planning. Confirm critical dates with official sources.
Cross-border planning notes
Hong Kong keeps several Christian general holidays that Mainland China does not. It is close to, but not identical with, Macau. Finance and trade teams should watch Lunar New Year, Easter, and Christmas–New Year.
Hong Kong FAQ
Same as Mainland China?
No. Hong Kong keeps several Christian-related general holidays and a different substitution practice.
Are banks closed?
Most banks close on general holidays; check each bank for exceptions.
Is Buddha’s Birthday a fixed Gregorian date?
No. It follows the lunar calendar.