Macau 2026 mandatory holiday guide
Macau’s mandatory holidays overlap with some Hong Kong dates but are not identical. They commonly include New Year’s Day, Lunar New Year, Ching Ming, Good Friday, Labour Day, Buddha’s Birthday, Dragon Boat Festival, Mid-Autumn, National Day, All Souls’ Day, Macau SAR Establishment Day, and Christmas.
Tourism and gaming make holiday weekends especially busy. Hotel rates and border crossings often spike around Lunar New Year, National Day, and Christmas–New Year.
Use this page for trip and staffing sketches; confirm against Macau SAR government notices.
Planning tips
- Book early for Lunar New Year and National Day.
- 20 December marks SAR Establishment Day.
- Christmas/New Year draw short-haul visitors.
- Religious holidays may change shop hours.
Macau 2026 public holiday table
This 2026 view lists 17 public holiday dates for Macau. 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 |
| 2026-09-25 | Fri | Mid-Autumn Festival |
| 2026-10-01 | Thu | National Day |
| 2026-10-02 | Fri | National Day |
| 2026-10-03 | Sat | National Day |
| 2026-11-02 | Mon | All Souls' Day |
| 2026-12-20 | Sun | Macau SAR Establishment Day |
| 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
Macau tourism and gaming stay sensitive to holiday crowds; hospitality often runs while public offices close. Dates are close to Hong Kong but local commemorations differ.
Macau FAQ
Same as Hong Kong?
Similar, not identical — always check Macau-specific dates.
Do casinos close?
Hospitality often stays open while some public offices close.
Legal advice?
No. This is a planning reference only.