Public holidays in Hong Kong 2026
Every public holiday in Hong Kong in 2026 is listed below, with the day of the week each one falls on. National holidays apply across the whole country. Regional ones apply only in certain states or areas, so check locally before booking anything around them.
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Public holiday dates in Hong Kong, 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 January | Thursday | New Year's Day | National |
| 17 February | Tuesday | Chinese New Year | National |
| 18 February | Wednesday | The second day of Chinese New Year | National |
| 19 February | Thursday | The third day of Chinese New Year | National |
| 5 April | Sunday | Tomb-Sweeping Day | National |
| 6 April | Monday | Easter Monday | National |
| 7 April | Tuesday | Tomb-Sweeping Day (observed) | National |
| 1 May | Friday | Labor Day | National |
| 24 May | Sunday | The Buddha's Birthday | National |
| 25 May | Monday | The Buddha's Birthday (observed) | National |
| 19 June | Friday | Dragon Boat Festival | National |
| 1 July | Wednesday | Hong Kong S.A.R. Establishment Day | National |
| 26 September | Saturday | The Day following Mid-Autumn Festival | National |
| 1 October | Thursday | National Day | National |
| 18 October | Sunday | Double Ninth Festival | National |
| 19 October | Monday | Double Ninth Festival (observed) | National |
| 25 December | Friday | Christmas Day | National |
| 26 December | Saturday | The first weekday after Christmas Day | National |
Which days of the week they fall on
Of the 18 national holidays in 2026, 13 fall on a weekday and 5 at a weekend. A holiday landing on a weekend is worth spotting early if you were counting on a long one.
Other years
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Other countries
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