Hong Kong Public Holidays (2025–2028)
Hong Kong has 17 general holidays in 2026 — the public holidays that banks, schools and government offices follow. Employees covered only by statutory holidays get 15, and from 2026 Easter Monday becomes a statutory holiday for the first time.
At a Glance: Statutory Days & Long Weekends
2026 – 20277 long weekends (3+ days)
View full calendar7 long weekends scheduled
Explore scheduleHKSAR Government gazette (general holidays)
National labour legislation and statutory decrees governing public holidays in Hong Kong.
Hong Kong Public Holiday System & Legal Framework
Governing Legislation & Statutory Authority
National labour legislation and statutory decrees governing public holidays in Hong Kong.
Weekend In-Lieu Observance & Substitute Days
When national public holidays coincide with weekend days (Saturday or Sunday), statutory rollover rules or presidential/ministerial decrees typically designate the subsequent Monday as an official paid day off.
Statutory Annual Leave & Bridge Days (Ponts) Culture
Employees enjoy statutory annual leave entitlements under domestic labour law. Workers frequently combine public holidays with personal annual leave to produce extended bridge breaks.
Hong Kong Multi-Year Calendars & Downloads (2025–2028)
iCal (ICS) · CSV · PDFHong Kong Planning Hub: Calendars, Working Days & Schools
Working Days Calculator
Calculate exact business days, work hours, and statutory holidays for Hong Kong (2026 & 2027) for payroll and contracts.
Long Weekends & Leave Planner
Discover all natural 3- and 4-day weekends, plus interactive bridge day strategies turning 1–2 days of annual leave into 5–9 days off.
School Terms & Holidays
Official academic term dates, half-term breaks, summer vacations, and exam recess periods issued by the ministry of education.
Hong Kong Statutory Holidays 2026: 法定假日 List
Hong Kong has 15 statutory holidays in 2026 — Easter Monday joins the statutory list first time. Full dates and how they differ from general holidays.
Hong Kong Domestic Helper Statutory Holidays 2026
Hong Kong domestic helper statutory holidays 2026 — all 15 dates (Easter Monday newly included), rest-day rules, ICS download and the 60-day substitute rule.
Hong Kong Long Weekends 2026: Easter, CNY & Christmas Dates
Hong Kong has seven long weekends in 2026, headlined by a five-day Easter break (3–7 Apr). See every date, the Easter Monday change and leave-planning tips.
Major Global Festivals Celebrated in Hong Kong
Other Public Holiday Calendars in Asia
Official sources & data
- General Holidays for 2026Visit sourceGovHK
- Statutory Holidays for 2026Visit sourceLabour Department, HKSAR
- Hong Kong Public Holidays iCalVisit source1823, HKSAR Government
Frequently Asked Questions About Hong Kong Public Holidays
How many statutory public holidays are observed in Hong Kong each year?
Hong Kong gazettes official public holidays annually through official government notices. The exact number of observed days is detailed in our official multi-year calendar above.
What happens when a public holiday falls on a weekend in Hong Kong?
Depending on official decrees, holidays falling on a weekend are commonly transferred to the following Monday to ensure workers receive their statutory paid entitlement.
Where can I download the official Hong Kong holiday calendar?
You can download free official calendar files directly on this page above in iCalendar (ICS for Apple/Google/Outlook), CSV spreadsheet, and printable PDF formats.
Are public holiday dates in Hong Kong officially confirmed?
Our records strictly track official government gazettes. Current year calendars are confirmed; upcoming provisional years are actively verified against astronomy or legislative circulars and flagged accordingly.
How can I calculate working days and business schedules in Hong Kong?
Visit our dedicated Working Days tool linked below, providing precise annual and monthly counts of business days, weekends, and statutory holidays for payroll and project planning.