Hong Kong Public Holidays 2026
Hong Kong has 18 public holiday dates in 2026.
Last updated: 8 November 2026
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Thu 1 Jan | New Year's Day |
| Tue 17 Feb | Chinese New Year |
| Wed 18 Feb | The second day of Chinese New Year |
| Thu 19 Feb | The third day of Chinese New Year |
| Sun 5 Apr | Tomb-Sweeping Day |
| Mon 6 Apr | Easter Monday |
| Tue 7 Apr | Tomb-Sweeping Day (observed) |
| Fri 1 May | Labor Day |
| Sun 24 May | The Buddha's Birthday |
| Mon 25 May | The Buddha's Birthday (observed) |
| Fri 19 Jun | Dragon Boat Festival |
| Wed 1 Jul | Hong Kong S.A.R. Establishment Day |
| Sat 26 Sep | The Day following Mid-Autumn Festival |
| Thu 1 Oct | National Day |
| Sun 18 Oct | Double Ninth Festival |
| Mon 19 Oct | Double Ninth Festival (observed) |
| Fri 25 Dec | Christmas Day |
| Sat 26 Dec | The first weekday after Christmas Day |
2026 holiday calendar — Hong Kong
- Public holiday
- Suggested day off
- Weekend
Tap a coloured date to see the holiday.
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Long weekends and best days to take off in Hong Kong in 2026
Best use of leave in 2026: take Mon 16 Feb off around Chinese New Year for 6 days off in a row (Sat 14 – Thu 19 Feb).
✈️ 3 days or more off? How about a trip? Ideas are in the last column — tap one for where to stay.
| Break | Dates | Take leave on | Holiday | Trip idea |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 day leave → 4 days off best value | Thu 1 – Sun 4 Jan | Fri 2 Jan | New Year's Day |  Taipei |
| 1 day leave → 6 days off best value | Sat 14 – Thu 19 Feb | Mon 16 Feb | Chinese New Year, The second day of Chinese New Year, The third day of Chinese New Year | Da Nang |
| 2 days leave → 9 days off best value | Sat 14 – Sun 22 Feb | Mon 16 Feb + Fri 20 Feb | Chinese New Year, The second day of Chinese New Year, The third day of Chinese New Year | Da Nang |
| 3 days off | Tue 17 – Thu 19 Feb | No leave needed | Chinese New Year, The second day of Chinese New Year, The third day of Chinese New Year | Taipei |
| 4 days off | Sat 4 – Tue 7 Apr | No leave needed | Tomb-Sweeping Day, Easter Monday, Tomb-Sweeping Day (observed) | Osaka |
| 3 days leave → 9 days off | Sat 4 – Sun 12 Apr | Wed 8 – Fri 10 Apr | Tomb-Sweeping Day, Easter Monday, Tomb-Sweeping Day (observed) | Da Nang |
| 3 days off | Fri 1 – Sun 3 May | No leave needed | Labor Day | Taipei |
| 3 days off | Sat 23 – Mon 25 May | No leave needed | The Buddha's Birthday, The Buddha's Birthday (observed) | Osaka |
| 3 days off | Fri 19 – Sun 21 Jun | No leave needed | Dragon Boat Festival |  Seoul |
| 2 days leave → 5 days off | Sat 27 Jun – Wed 1 Jul | Mon 29 – Tue 30 Jun | Hong Kong S.A.R. Establishment Day | Da Nang |
| 1 day leave → 4 days off | Thu 1 – Sun 4 Oct | Fri 2 Oct | National Day | Osaka |
| 3 days off | Sat 17 – Mon 19 Oct | No leave needed | Double Ninth Festival, Double Ninth Festival (observed) | Seoul |
| 3 days off | Fri 25 – Sun 27 Dec | No leave needed | Christmas Day, The first weekday after Christmas Day | Taipei |
Calculated from the national holidays above with a Saturday–Sunday weekend. Company rules, shift work and regional holidays can change the result.
Hong Kong holidays in 2026 at a glance
Hong Kong has 18 public holiday dates in 2026, from Thu 1 Jan to Sat 26 Dec. 5 of them fall on a Saturday or Sunday, so the substitute rules matter.
Compare with Hong Kong public holidays 2027, which are checked against the official announcement, or browse all countries for 2026.
Frequently asked questions
- How many public holidays does Hong Kong have in 2026?
- 18 dates are listed on this page.
- Are the 2026 dates official?
- Yes, they follow the published list for that year.
- Are regional holidays included?
- No. Only holidays that apply nationwide are listed.
Sources: GovHK – General holidays for 2027 (official) · python-holidays – open holiday rules