Public Holidays 2026
Hong Kong SAR China
Official public holidays in Hong Kong SAR China for 2026 and 2027. 17 national holidays this year.
17
Holidays in 2026
8
Remaining this year
Buddha's Birthday
Next holiday · May 25, 2026
2026 Public Holidays
January 2026
1
Thu
New Year's Day
元旦新年
January 1, 2026
February 2026
17
Tue
Lunar New Year
農曆年初一
February 17, 2026
18
Wed
Second day of Lunar New Year
農曆年初二
February 18, 2026
19
Thu
Third day of Lunar New Year
農曆年初三
February 19, 2026
April 2026
3
Fri
Good Friday
耶穌受難節
April 3, 2026
4
Sat
Holy Saturday
耶穌受難節翌日
April 4, 2026
4
Sat
Ching Ming Festival
清明節
April 4, 2026
6
Mon
Easter Monday
復活節星期一
April 6, 2026
May 2026
1
Fri
Labour Day
勞動節
May 1, 2026
25
Mon
Buddha's Birthday
佛誕
May 25, 2026
June 2026
19
Fri
Dragon Boat Festival
端午節
June 19, 2026
July 2026
1
Wed
Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Establishment Day
香港特別行政區成立紀念日
July 1, 2026
September 2026
26
Sat
Day following the Mid-Autumn Festival
中秋節翌日
September 26, 2026
October 2026
1
Thu
National Day
中華人民共和國國慶日
October 1, 2026
19
Mon
Chung Yeung Festival
重陽節
October 19, 2026
December 2026
25
Fri
Christmas Day
聖誕節
December 25, 2026
26
Sat
Boxing Day
聖誕節翌日
December 26, 2026
2027 Public Holidays
January 2027
1
Fri
New Year's Day
元旦新年
January 1, 2027
February 2027
6
Sat
Lunar New Year
農曆年初一
February 6, 2027
8
Mon
Second day of Lunar New Year
農曆年初二
February 8, 2027
9
Tue
Third day of Lunar New Year
農曆年初三
February 9, 2027
March 2027
26
Fri
Good Friday
耶穌受難節
March 26, 2027
27
Sat
Holy Saturday
耶穌受難節翌日
March 27, 2027
29
Mon
Easter Monday
復活節星期一
March 29, 2027
April 2027
5
Mon
Ching Ming Festival
清明節
April 5, 2027
May 2027
1
Sat
Labour Day
勞動節
May 1, 2027
13
Thu
Buddha's Birthday
佛誕
May 13, 2027
June 2027
9
Wed
Dragon Boat Festival
端午節
June 9, 2027
July 2027
1
Thu
Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Establishment Day
香港特別行政區成立紀念日
July 1, 2027
September 2027
16
Thu
Day following the Mid-Autumn Festival
中秋節翌日
September 16, 2027
October 2027
1
Fri
National Day
中華人民共和國國慶日
October 1, 2027
8
Fri
Chung Yeung Festival
重陽節
October 8, 2027
December 2027
25
Sat
Christmas Day
聖誕節
December 25, 2027
27
Mon
Boxing Day
聖誕節翌日
December 27, 2027
Frequently Asked Questions
How many public holidays does Hong Kong SAR China have in 2026?↓
Hong Kong SAR China has 17 public holidays in 2026. These are nationally recognised days when most workers are entitled to a day off.
Is today a public holiday in Hong Kong SAR China?↓
No, today is not a public holiday in Hong Kong SAR China. The next public holiday is Buddha's Birthday on May 25, 2026.
When is the next public holiday in Hong Kong SAR China?↓
The next public holiday in Hong Kong SAR China is Buddha's Birthday, on May 25, 2026.
Are public holidays in Hong Kong SAR China paid days off?↓
In most countries, employees are entitled to paid leave on official public holidays. The rules in Hong Kong SAR China depend on employment contracts and local labour law. If a public holiday falls on a weekend, a substitute day off ("in lieu") may apply — check with your employer or local government guidance for details.
Do public holidays in Hong Kong SAR China change every year?↓
The dates of most public holidays in Hong Kong SAR China are fixed by law and remain the same each year. However, some holidays — particularly those tied to religious or lunar calendars — shift by a few days annually. Our calendar is updated each year to reflect the official published dates.
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