In Hong Kong, public holidays reflect the region’s rich cultural and religious diversity.
Public Holidays in 2025:
January 1: New Year’s Day
January 29 – 31: Lunar New Year
April 4: Ching Ming Festival
April 18: Good Friday
April 21: Easter Monday
May 1: Labor Day
May 5: Birthday of Buddha
May 31: Tuen Ng (Dragon Boat Festival)
July 1: Hong Kong SAR Establishment Day
October 1: Chinese National Day
October 7: Second Day of Mid-Autumn Festival
October 29: Chung Yeung Festival
December 25: Christmas Day
December 26: Following Weekday after Christmas
Special Notes for Public Holidays:
If a public holiday falls on a Sunday, it will be observed on the following Monday.
If Lunar New Year or Christmas Day falls on a Sunday, the holiday will be observed on the following weekday.
General (statutory) holidays 2026:
January 1: New Year’s Day
February 17–19: Lunar New Year (Day 1–3)
April 3–4: Good Friday & the following day
April 6–7: Ching Ming Festival & ICAD substitute
April 6–7: Easter Monday & substitute
May 1: Labour Day
May 24–25: Buddha’s Birthday & substitute
June 19: Tuen Ng (Dragon Boat) Festival
July 1: HKSAR Establishment Day
September 26: Mid-Autumn Festival Holiday
October 1: National Day
October 18–19: Chung Yeung Festival & substitute
December 25–26: Christmas Day & Boxing Day substitute