Macau Public Holidays (2025–2028)
Macau has 20 public holidays in 2026, of which 10 are "obligatory" (mandatory) holidays that every employee is legally entitled to under the Labour Relations Law. The calendar uniquely blends Chinese festivals with Catholic feast days inherited from the Portuguese era.
At a Glance: Statutory Days & Long Weekends
2026 – 20277 long weekends (3+ days)
View full calendar9 long weekends scheduled
Explore scheduleChief Executive order (Macao SAR Government)
National labour legislation and statutory decrees governing public holidays in Macau.
Macau Public Holiday System & Legal Framework
Governing Legislation & Statutory Authority
National labour legislation and statutory decrees governing public holidays in Macau.
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.
Macau Multi-Year Calendars & Downloads (2025–2028)
iCal (ICS) · CSV · PDFMacau Planning Hub: Calendars, Working Days & Schools
Working Days Calculator
Calculate exact business days, work hours, and statutory holidays for Macau (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.
Today's Public Holiday Status
Live local-timezone detector answering "Is today a public holiday in Macau?" with next upcoming closures.
Macau Obligatory Holidays 2026: The 10 Mandatory Days
Macau has 10 obligatory holidays in 2026 out of 20 public holidays. See the full mandatory list and the pay rules if you have to work one.
Major Global Festivals Celebrated in Macau
Other Public Holiday Calendars in Asia
Official sources & data
- Public Holidays of the Macao SARVisit sourceMacao SAR Government Portal
Frequently Asked Questions About Macau Public Holidays
How many statutory public holidays are observed in Macau each year?
Macau 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 Macau?
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 Macau 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 Macau 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 Macau?
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.