Hong Kong Statutory Holidays 2027
In 2027 Hong Kong has 15 statutory holidays — the Employment Ordinance minimum every employee is entitled to. Easter Monday (Mar 29) remains statutory after joining the list in 2026, and because the second day of Lunar New Year falls on a Sunday, the fourth day (Feb 9) is a statutory holiday in substitution.
Dates in 2027
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2027 | Friday | The first day of JanuaryStatutory holiday | Statutory holiday |
| February 6, 2027 | Saturday | Lunar New Year's DayStatutory holiday | Statutory holiday |
| February 8, 2027 | Monday | The third day of Lunar New YearStatutory holiday | Statutory holiday |
| February 9, 2027 | Tuesday | The fourth day of Lunar New YearHoliday in substitution, as the second day of Lunar New Year (Feb 7) falls on a Sunday.Statutory holiday | Statutory holiday |
| March 29, 2027 | Monday | Easter MondayA statutory holiday since 2026.Statutory holiday | Statutory holiday |
| April 5, 2027 | Monday | Ching Ming FestivalStatutory holiday | Statutory holiday |
| May 1, 2027 | Saturday | Labour DayStatutory holiday | Statutory holiday |
| May 13, 2027 | Thursday | The Birthday of the BuddhaStatutory holiday | Statutory holiday |
| June 9, 2027 | Wednesday | Tuen Ng FestivalStatutory holiday | Statutory holiday |
| July 1, 2027 | Thursday | HKSAR Establishment DayStatutory holiday | Statutory holiday |
| September 16, 2027 | Thursday | The day following the Chinese Mid-Autumn FestivalStatutory holiday | Statutory holiday |
| October 1, 2027 | Friday | National DayStatutory holiday | Statutory holiday |
| October 8, 2027 | Friday | Chung Yeung FestivalStatutory holiday | Statutory holiday |
| December 22, 2027 | Wednesday | Winter Solstice or Christmas DayDec 22 (Winter Solstice) or Dec 25 (Christmas) — at the option of the employer.Statutory holiday | Statutory holiday |
| December 27, 2027 | Monday | The first weekday after Christmas DayStatutory holiday | Statutory holiday |
Statutory holidays vs general holidays
Hong Kong runs two holiday lists. Statutory holidays are set by the Employment Ordinance and are the legal minimum every employee is entitled to. General holidays (gazetted by the Government, 17 a year) are the broader list that banks, schools and the public sector follow. The statutory list is the one that protects workers not covered by the more generous general-holiday arrangement.
The two lists are converging. Under the Employment (Amendment) Ordinance 2021 the statutory holidays are being increased step by step to match the 17 general holidays by 2030. The first weekday after Christmas joined the statutory list in 2024 and Easter Monday in 2026; Good Friday follows in 2028 and the day after Good Friday in 2030, completing the alignment.
At year-end the statutory holiday is the employer’s choice between the Winter Solstice and Christmas Day — not both — whereas general-holiday observers get Christmas and the following weekday.
Official sources & data
- General Holidays for 2027Visit sourceGovHK
- Statutory Holidays for 2027Visit sourceLabour Department, HKSAR
- Hong Kong Public Holidays iCalVisit source1823, HKSAR Government
Frequently asked questions
How many statutory holidays does Hong Kong have in 2027?+
15, the same as 2026, now that Easter Monday is a permanent fixture on the statutory list. General holidays remain at 17.
Why is Feb 9, 2027 a statutory holiday?+
Because the second day of Lunar New Year (Feb 7) falls on a Sunday, the holiday is moved in substitution to the fourth day, Feb 9 (Tuesday).
What is the difference between statutory holidays and general holidays in Hong Kong?+
Statutory holidays are the Employment Ordinance minimum every employee is entitled to — 15 days in 2027. General holidays are the wider 17-day list gazetted by the Government and followed by banks, schools and the public sector.
Are statutory holidays increasing in Hong Kong?+
Yes. Under the Employment (Amendment) Ordinance 2021 the statutory list is being raised step by step until it matches the 17 general holidays in 2030. Easter Monday joined the statutory list in 2026.
Is Christmas Day always a statutory holiday?+
Not exactly. At year-end the statutory holiday is the employer’s choice between the Winter Solstice and Christmas Day — one or the other, not both.
Which general holidays are not statutory in 2027?+
Good Friday and the day following Good Friday remain general-only in 2027 — the two days still separating the 15 statutory holidays from the 17 general ones.