Hong Kong Long Weekends 2028
Hong Kong produces 6 long weekends in 2028 — every break of three days or more that its public holidays actually create. The longest runs 5 days (Jan 26–30). All of these breaks come straight from the published holiday calendar.
Hong Kong long weekends in 2028
Lunar New Year
5 daysJan 26 – 30
The first three days of Lunar New Year (Wed–Fri) run straight into the weekend — five days in a row.
Easter
4 daysApr 14 – 17
Good Friday to Easter Monday — four days in a row (Fri–Mon).
Labour Day & Buddha's Birthday
4 daysApr 29 – May 2
Sat–Tue: Labour Day (May 1, Mon) and the Buddha's Birthday (May 2, Tue) extend the weekend to four days.
Tuen Ng Festival
3 daysMay 27 – 29
National Day
3 daysSep 30 – Oct 2
Sat–Mon: National Day (Oct 1) falls on a Sunday, so Monday Oct 2 is the holiday in substitution. Take Oct 3 as leave and the day after Mid-Autumn (Oct 4) joins in — five days.
Christmas
4 daysDec 23 – 26
Sat–Tue: Christmas Day (Mon) and the first weekday after it (Tue) follow the weekend.
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National Day
Sep 30 – Oct 4•Total Vacation: 5 days
Take 1 day of annual leave on Oct 3 to bridge National Day with the weekend for a 5-day vacation.
Lunar New Year's Day
Jan 22 – 30•Total Vacation: 9 days
Take 2 days of annual leave on Jan 24 – 25 to connect Lunar New Year's Day into a 9-day continuous break.
Ching Ming Festival
Apr 1 – 4•Total Vacation: 4 days
Take 1 day of annual leave on Apr 3 to bridge Ching Ming Festival with the weekend for a 4-day vacation.
Chung Yeung Festival
Oct 26 – 29•Total Vacation: 4 days
Take 1 day of annual leave on Oct 27 to bridge Chung Yeung Festival with the weekend for a 4-day vacation.
Labour Day
Apr 29 – May 7•Total Vacation: 9 days
Take 3 days of annual leave on May 3 – 5 to connect Labour Day into a 9-day continuous break.
National Day
Sep 30 – Oct 8•Total Vacation: 9 days
Take 3 days of annual leave on Oct 3, Oct 5 – 6 to connect National Day into a 9-day continuous break.
Christmas Day
Dec 23 – 31•Total Vacation: 9 days
Take 3 days of annual leave on Dec 27 – 29 to connect Christmas Day into a 9-day continuous break.
Good Friday
Apr 8 – 17•Total Vacation: 10 days
Take 4 days of annual leave on Apr 10 – 13 to connect Good Friday into a 10-day continuous break.
Good Friday
Apr 14 – 23•Total Vacation: 10 days
Take 4 days of annual leave on Apr 18 – 21 to connect Good Friday into a 10-day continuous break.
The day following the Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival
Oct 4 – 8•Total Vacation: 5 days
Take 2 days of annual leave on Oct 5 – 6 to connect The day following the Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival into a 5-day continuous break.
Lunar New Year's Day
Jan 26 – Feb 6•Total Vacation: 12 days
Take 5 days of annual leave on Jan 31 – Feb 4 to connect Lunar New Year's Day into a 12-day continuous break.
Lunar New Year's Day
Jan 15 – 30•Total Vacation: 16 days
Take 7 days of annual leave on Jan 17 – 21, Jan 24 – 25 to connect Lunar New Year's Day into a 16-day continuous break.
Lunar New Year's Day
Jan 22 – Feb 6•Total Vacation: 16 days
Take 7 days of annual leave on Jan 24 – 25, Jan 31 – Feb 4 to connect Lunar New Year's Day into a 16-day continuous break.
Ching Ming Festival
Apr 1 – 9•Total Vacation: 9 days
Take 4 days of annual leave on Apr 3, Apr 5 – 7 to connect Ching Ming Festival into a 9-day continuous break.
Tuen Ng Festival
May 27 – Jun 4•Total Vacation: 9 days
Take 4 days of annual leave on May 30 – Jun 2 to connect Tuen Ng Festival into a 9-day continuous break.
Chung Yeung Festival
Oct 21 – 29•Total Vacation: 9 days
Take 4 days of annual leave on Oct 23 – 25, Oct 27 to connect Chung Yeung Festival into a 9-day continuous break.
Labour Day
Apr 22 – May 2•Total Vacation: 11 days
Take 5 days of annual leave on Apr 24 – 28 to connect Labour Day into a 11-day continuous break.
Christmas Day
Dec 16 – 26•Total Vacation: 11 days
Take 5 days of annual leave on Dec 18 – 22 to connect Christmas Day into a 11-day continuous break.
Ching Ming Festival
Apr 4 – 17•Total Vacation: 14 days
Take 7 days of annual leave on Apr 5 – 7, Apr 10 – 13 to connect Ching Ming Festival into a 14-day continuous break.
National Day
Sep 23 – Oct 4•Total Vacation: 12 days
Take 6 days of annual leave on Sep 25 – 29, Oct 3 to connect National Day into a 12-day continuous break.
Tuen Ng Festival
May 20 – 29•Total Vacation: 10 days
Take 5 days of annual leave on May 22 – 26 to connect Tuen Ng Festival into a 10-day continuous break.
National Day
Sep 23 – Oct 2•Total Vacation: 10 days
Take 5 days of annual leave on Sep 25 – 29 to connect National Day into a 10-day continuous break.
Ching Ming Festival
Apr 4 – 9•Total Vacation: 6 days
Take 3 days of annual leave on Apr 5 – 7 to connect Ching Ming Festival into a 6-day continuous break.
Chung Yeung Festival
Oct 21 – 26•Total Vacation: 6 days
Take 3 days of annual leave on Oct 23 – 25 to connect Chung Yeung Festival into a 6-day continuous break.
Ching Ming Festival
Mar 25 – Apr 4•Total Vacation: 11 days
Take 6 days of annual leave on Mar 27 – 31, Apr 3 to connect Ching Ming Festival into a 11-day continuous break.
Chung Yeung Festival
Oct 26 – Nov 5•Total Vacation: 11 days
Take 6 days of annual leave on Oct 27, Oct 30 – Nov 3 to connect Chung Yeung Festival into a 11-day continuous break.
The first day of January
Dec 25, 2027 – Jan 2, 2028•Total Vacation: 9 days
Take 5 days of annual leave on Dec 27 – 31 to connect The first day of January into a 9-day continuous break.
The first day of January
Jan 1 – 9•Total Vacation: 9 days
Take 5 days of annual leave on Jan 3 – 7 to connect The first day of January into a 9-day continuous break.
HKSAR Establishment Day
Jun 24 – Jul 2•Total Vacation: 9 days
Take 5 days of annual leave on Jun 26 – 30 to connect HKSAR Establishment Day into a 9-day continuous break.
HKSAR Establishment Day
Jul 1 – 9•Total Vacation: 9 days
Take 5 days of annual leave on Jul 3 – 7 to connect HKSAR Establishment Day into a 9-day continuous break.
The day following the Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival
Oct 4 – 15•Total Vacation: 12 days
Take 7 days of annual leave on Oct 5 – 6, Oct 9 – 13 to connect The day following the Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival into a 12-day continuous break.
Compliance Notice: Leave planning recommendations are calculated for vacation optimization. Taking annual leave is subject to your employment contract, employer approval, and local labor legislation.
The 6 long weekends of 2028
Lunar New Year — Jan 26–30 (5 days); Easter — Apr 14–17 (4 days); Labour Day & Buddha's Birthday — Apr 29 – May 2 (4 days); Tuen Ng Festival — May 27–29 (3 days); National Day — Sep 30 – Oct 2 (3 days); Christmas — Dec 23–26 (4 days)
Full list: Lunar New Year (Jan 26–30) Easter (Apr 14–17) Labour Day & Buddha's Birthday (Apr 29 – May 2) Tuen Ng Festival (May 27–29) National Day (Sep 30 – Oct 2) Christmas (Dec 23–26) — 6 consecutive-day breaks in total.
How Hong Kong builds its long weekends
Long weekends come from public holidays landing next to weekends (or substitute days extending them). The table above lists only real calendar breaks — a 6-day count means 6 separate runs of consecutive days off.
How to plan around them
The 6 breaks above are the ones the calendar gives you for free. The longest (Lunar New Year, 5 days, Jan 26–30) is the best anchor for a longer trip; the others work well for short getaways. Check the linked year page for make-up workdays that may surround the longer breaks.
Official sources & data
- General HolidaysVisit sourceGovHK
- General Holidays Ordinance (Cap. 149)Visit sourceHong Kong e-Legislation
- Increase of Statutory Holidays (Employment (Amendment) Ordinance 2021)Visit sourceLabour Department, HKSAR
- Holidays and Observances in Hong Kong in 2028Visit sourcetimeanddate.com
Frequently asked questions
How many long weekends does Hong Kong have in 2028?
6 — every break of three consecutive days or more that Hong Kong's public holidays create in 2028. The longest is Lunar New Year with 5 days off.
What is the longest long weekend in Hong Kong in 2028?
Lunar New Year — 5 days (Jan 26–30).
Which public holidays create long weekends in Hong Kong 2028?
Lunar New Year, Easter, Labour Day & Buddha's Birthday, Tuen Ng Festival, National Day, Christmas. Each is listed above with its exact dates.
Does Hong Kong have substitute days for weekend holidays?
Only for Sundays — a general holiday that falls on a Sunday is substituted by the next weekday, so in 2028 National Day (Sun Oct 1) moves to Monday Oct 2. Holidays falling on a Saturday are not substituted.
Are the 2028 long weekend dates confirmed?
Not yet — Hong Kong's 2028 calendar is provisional until the Government publishes the year's general holidays in the Gazette. The dates above follow the standing rules, including the Sunday-substitution rule; check back once the notice lands.