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.
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?+
No — Hong Kong has no substitute-day rule, so holidays falling on a weekend are simply lost. The long weekends above come only from holidays that land next to weekends.
Are the 2028 long weekend dates confirmed?+
Not yet — Hong Kong's 2028 calendar is provisional until the official announcement. The dates above follow the published holiday rules and the usual calendar pattern, but Islamic holidays in particular are subject to moon sighting and may shift by a day. Check back after the official notice.