Hong Kong Public Holidays 2026
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
Hong Kong has 17 official public holidays (17 days off) in 2026 and 7 long weekends; the longest break is Easter (Apr 3 – 7, 5 days).
| Public holidays | 17 |
|---|---|
| Total days off | 17 |
| Longest break | Easter · 5 days (Apr 3 – 7) |
| Long weekends | 7 |
Official public holidays
The first day of January (January 1, 2026), Lunar New Year's Day (February 17, 2026), The second day of Lunar New Year (February 18, 2026), The third day of Lunar New Year (February 19, 2026), Good Friday (April 3, 2026), The day following Good Friday (April 4, 2026), The day following Ching Ming Festival (April 6, 2026), The day following Easter Monday (April 7, 2026), Labour Day (May 1, 2026), The day following the Birthday of the Buddha (May 25, 2026), Tuen Ng Festival (June 19, 2026), HKSAR Establishment Day (July 1, 2026), The day following the Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival (September 26, 2026), National Day (October 1, 2026), The day following Chung Yeung Festival (October 19, 2026), Christmas Day (December 25, 2026), The first weekday after Christmas Day (December 26, 2026)
General holidays
17
Statutory holidays
15
Longest break
Easter · 5 days
New in 2026
Easter Monday
Hong Kong public holiday list
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2026 | Thursday | The first day of JanuaryGeneral holiday | General holiday |
| February 17, 2026 | Tuesday | Lunar New Year's DayGeneral holiday | General holiday |
| February 18, 2026 | Wednesday | The second day of Lunar New YearGeneral holiday | General holiday |
| February 19, 2026 | Thursday | The third day of Lunar New YearGeneral holiday | General holiday |
| April 3, 2026 | Friday | Good FridayGeneral holiday | General holiday |
| April 4, 2026 | Saturday | The day following Good FridayGeneral holiday | General holiday |
| April 6, 2026 | Monday | The day following Ching Ming FestivalSubstitute, as Ching Ming (Apr 5) falls on a Sunday.General holiday | General holiday |
| April 7, 2026 | Tuesday | The day following Easter MondayAdditional general holiday, as the substitute clashes with Easter Monday.General holiday | General holiday |
| May 1, 2026 | Friday | Labour DayGeneral holiday | General holiday |
| May 25, 2026 | Monday | The day following the Birthday of the BuddhaSubstitute, as the Buddha's Birthday (May 24) falls on a Sunday.General holiday | General holiday |
| June 19, 2026 | Friday | Tuen Ng FestivalGeneral holiday | General holiday |
| July 1, 2026 | Wednesday | HKSAR Establishment DayGeneral holiday | General holiday |
| September 26, 2026 | Saturday | The day following the Chinese Mid-Autumn FestivalGeneral holiday | General holiday |
| October 1, 2026 | Thursday | National DayGeneral holiday | General holiday |
| October 19, 2026 | Monday | The day following Chung Yeung FestivalSubstitute, as Chung Yeung (Oct 18) falls on a Sunday.General holiday | General holiday |
| December 25, 2026 | Friday | Christmas DayGeneral holiday | General holiday |
| December 26, 2026 | Saturday | The first weekday after Christmas DayGeneral holiday | General holiday |
2026 Hong Kong calendar
01January
02February
03March
04April
05May
06June
07July
08August
09September
10October
11November
12December
Hong Kong long weekends in 2026
Lunar New Year
3 daysFeb 17 – 19
Easter
5 daysApr 3 – 7
Good Friday through to the extra Easter holiday — five days in a row.
Labour Day
3 daysMay 1 – 3
The day following the Birthday of the Buddha
3 daysMay 23 – 25
Tuen Ng Festival
3 daysJun 19 – 21
The day following Chung Yeung Festival
3 daysOct 17 – 19
Christmas
3 daysDec 25 – 27
General holidays vs statutory holidays in Hong Kong
Hong Kong runs two holiday lists. General holidays (gazetted by the Government, 17 in 2026) are observed by banks, schools, the public sector and most offices. Statutory holidays (set by the Employment Ordinance, 15 in 2026) are the legal minimum every employee is entitled to.
The two lists have been converging. From 2026 Easter Monday is added as a statutory holiday for the first time, narrowing the historical gap between the two sets.
For the year-end holiday, employers choose between the Winter Solstice (Dec 22) and Christmas Day (Dec 25) as the statutory holiday, while general-holiday observers get Christmas and Boxing Day.
Hong Kong general vs statutory holidays
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2026 | Thursday | The first day of JanuaryStatutory holiday | Statutory holiday |
| February 17, 2026 | Tuesday | Lunar New Year's DayStatutory holiday | Statutory holiday |
| February 18, 2026 | Wednesday | The second day of Lunar New YearStatutory holiday | Statutory holiday |
| February 19, 2026 | Thursday | The third day of Lunar New YearStatutory holiday | Statutory holiday |
| April 5, 2026 | Sunday | Ching Ming FestivalStatutory holiday | Statutory holiday |
| April 6, 2026 | Monday | Easter MondayNewly added as a statutory holiday from 2026 onwards.Statutory holiday | Statutory holiday |
| May 1, 2026 | Friday | Labour DayStatutory holiday | Statutory holiday |
| May 24, 2026 | Sunday | The Birthday of the BuddhaStatutory holiday | Statutory holiday |
| June 19, 2026 | Friday | Tuen Ng FestivalStatutory holiday | Statutory holiday |
| July 1, 2026 | Wednesday | HKSAR Establishment DayStatutory holiday | Statutory holiday |
| September 26, 2026 | Saturday | The day following the Chinese Mid-Autumn FestivalStatutory holiday | Statutory holiday |
| October 1, 2026 | Thursday | National DayStatutory holiday | Statutory holiday |
| October 18, 2026 | Sunday | Chung Yeung FestivalStatutory holiday | Statutory holiday |
| December 22, 2026 | Tuesday | Winter Solstice or Christmas DayDec 22 (Winter Solstice) or Dec 25 (Christmas) — at the option of the employer.Statutory holiday | Statutory holiday |
| December 26, 2026 | Saturday | The first weekday after Christmas DayStatutory holiday | Statutory holiday |
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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
What is the longest holiday break in Hong Kong in 2026?
The longest break in Hong Kong is Easter (Apr 3 – 7, 5 days).
What are the official public holidays in Hong Kong in 2026?
Hong Kong has 17 official public holidays in 2026: The first day of January (January 1, 2026), Lunar New Year's Day (February 17, 2026), The second day of Lunar New Year (February 18, 2026), The third day of Lunar New Year (February 19, 2026), Good Friday (April 3, 2026), The day following Good Friday (April 4, 2026), The day following Ching Ming Festival (April 6, 2026), The day following Easter Monday (April 7, 2026), Labour Day (May 1, 2026), The day following the Birthday of the Buddha (May 25, 2026), Tuen Ng Festival (June 19, 2026), HKSAR Establishment Day (July 1, 2026), The day following the Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival (September 26, 2026), National Day (October 1, 2026), The day following Chung Yeung Festival (October 19, 2026), Christmas Day (December 25, 2026), The first weekday after Christmas Day (December 26, 2026).
What is the difference between general and statutory holidays in Hong Kong?
General holidays (17 in 2026) are followed by banks, schools and offices. Statutory holidays (15 in 2026) are the legal minimum under the Employment Ordinance that every employee must receive.
Is Easter Monday a statutory holiday in Hong Kong in 2026?
Yes. Under the Employment (Amendment) Ordinance 2021, Easter Monday (Apr 6, 2026) becomes a statutory holiday for the first time from 2026.
When is Chinese New Year 2026 in Hong Kong?
The first three days of Lunar New Year — Feb 17, 18 and 19, 2026 — are public holidays in Hong Kong.
Why does the year-end statutory holiday say "Winter Solstice or Christmas"?
Under the Employment Ordinance the employer chooses one statutory holiday at year-end: either the Winter Solstice (Dec 22, 2026) or Christmas Day (Dec 25). It is the employer's option, not both. General-holiday observers, by contrast, get both Christmas and the first weekday after it.
What happens when a Hong Kong holiday falls on a Sunday?
The holiday is moved to the next available day in substitution. In 2026 Ching Ming (Apr 5), the Buddha's Birthday (May 24) and Chung Yeung (Oct 18) all fall on Sundays, so the following day is taken as the holiday instead.
