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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.

Public holidays

20

Obligatory holidays

10

Longest break

National Day · 4 days

Unique mix

Chinese + Catholic

Next public holiday:The day following the Mid-Autumn FestivalSeptember 26, 2026 · Saturday

2026 Macau calendar

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01January

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02February

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03March

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Macau public holiday list

DateDayHoliday
January 1, 2026ThursdayNew Year's DayPublic holiday
February 17, 2026TuesdayLunar New Year (First Day)Public holiday
February 18, 2026WednesdayLunar New Year (Second Day)Public holiday
February 19, 2026ThursdayLunar New Year (Third Day)Public holiday
April 3, 2026FridayGood FridayPublic holiday
April 4, 2026SaturdayThe day before EasterPublic holiday
April 5, 2026SundayChing Ming FestivalPublic holiday
May 1, 2026FridayLabour DayPublic holiday
May 24, 2026SundayThe Buddha's Birthday (Feast of Buddha)Public holiday
June 19, 2026FridayTung Ng Festival (Dragon Boat Festival)Public holiday
September 26, 2026SaturdayThe day following the Mid-Autumn FestivalPublic holiday
October 1, 2026ThursdayNational Day of the People's Republic of ChinaPublic holiday
October 2, 2026FridayThe day following National DayPublic holiday
October 18, 2026SundayChong Yeung FestivalPublic holiday
November 2, 2026MondayAll Souls' DayPublic holiday
December 8, 2026TuesdayFeast of the Immaculate ConceptionPublic holiday
December 20, 2026SundayMacao SAR Establishment DayPublic holiday
December 22, 2026TuesdayWinter SolsticePublic holiday
December 24, 2026ThursdayChristmas EvePublic holiday
December 25, 2026FridayChristmas DayPublic holiday

Macau long weekends in 2026

Lunar New Year

3 days

Feb 17 – 19

Easter & Ching Ming

3 days

Apr 3 – 5

Good Friday, the day before Easter and Ching Ming fall together — three days off.

Labour Day

3 days

May 1 – 3

Tung Ng Festival (Dragon Boat Festival)

3 days

Jun 19 – 21

National Day

4 days

Oct 1 – 4

National Day (Thu) and the following day (Fri) run into the weekend — four days off.

All Souls' Day

3 days

Oct 31 – Nov 2

Christmas

4 days

Dec 24 – 27

Christmas Eve and Christmas Day run into the weekend — four days off.

Obligatory holidays vs public holidays in Macau

Macau publishes 20 public holidays a year. Of these, 10 are "obligatory" (mandatory) holidays guaranteed to every employee by the Labour Relations Law — New Year's Day, the first three days of Lunar New Year, Ching Ming, Labour Day, the day after Mid-Autumn, National Day, Chong Yeung and SAR Establishment Day.

The other 10 public holidays — including Good Friday, Buddha's Birthday, Christmas and the Immaculate Conception — are observed by the government and most of the public, but are not part of the mandatory minimum for private-sector workers. When an obligatory holiday falls on a rest day, public-sector staff receive an additional compensatory day.

A calendar where East meets West

As a former Portuguese territory, Macau keeps Catholic feast days such as Good Friday, the Feast of the Immaculate Conception (Dec 8) and Christmas alongside Chinese festivals like Lunar New Year, Ching Ming, the Dragon Boat Festival and Chong Yeung — a blend few other places observe in a single official calendar.

Macau general vs statutory holidays

DateDayHoliday
January 1, 2026ThursdayNew Year's DayStatutory holiday
February 17, 2026TuesdayLunar New Year (First Day)Statutory holiday
February 18, 2026WednesdayLunar New Year (Second Day)Statutory holiday
February 19, 2026ThursdayLunar New Year (Third Day)Statutory holiday
April 5, 2026SundayChing Ming FestivalStatutory holiday
May 1, 2026FridayLabour DayStatutory holiday
September 26, 2026SaturdayThe day following the Mid-Autumn FestivalStatutory holiday
October 1, 2026ThursdayNational Day of the People's Republic of ChinaStatutory holiday
October 18, 2026SundayChong Yeung FestivalStatutory holiday
December 20, 2026SundayMacao SAR Establishment DayStatutory holiday

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Official sources & data

Dates officially confirmedLast updated: 2026-06-27

Frequently asked questions

How many public holidays does Macau have in 2026?+

Macau has 20 public holidays in 2026. Of these, 10 are obligatory (mandatory) holidays that every employee is legally entitled to under the Labour Relations Law.

What is the difference between obligatory holidays and public holidays in Macau?+

Obligatory (mandatory) holidays are the legal minimum every worker must receive under the Labour Relations Law. The wider public-holiday list adds days such as Good Friday, Buddha's Birthday and Christmas, which the government and most people observe but which are not part of the mandatory minimum for private employees.

When is Chinese New Year 2026 in Macau?+

The first three days of Lunar New Year — February 17, 18 and 19, 2026 — are obligatory public holidays in Macau.

Why does Macau celebrate both Chinese and Catholic holidays?+

Macau was administered by Portugal for over four centuries, so its official calendar retains Catholic feast days such as Good Friday, the Immaculate Conception and Christmas alongside Chinese festivals like Lunar New Year, Ching Ming and the Dragon Boat Festival.

What is the longest holiday break in Macau in 2026?+

National Day on October 1 (Thursday) and the following day on October 2 (Friday) run into the weekend, giving a four-day break from October 1 to 4. The Christmas period (Dec 24–27) also offers four days off.

Guides & deep dives

Macau Obligatory Holidays 2026

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