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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.

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Macau public holiday list

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

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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Public holidays by year

Every published year for this country at a glance.

2025

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Macau public holiday list
DateDayHoliday
January 1, 2025WednesdayNew Year's DayPublic holiday
January 29, 2025WednesdayLunar New Year (First Day)Public holiday
January 30, 2025ThursdayLunar New Year (Second Day)Public holiday
January 31, 2025FridayLunar New Year (Third Day)Public holiday
April 4, 2025FridayChing Ming FestivalPublic holiday
April 18, 2025FridayGood FridayPublic holiday
April 19, 2025SaturdayThe day before EasterPublic holiday
May 1, 2025ThursdayLabour DayPublic holiday
May 5, 2025MondayThe Buddha's Birthday (Feast of Buddha)Public holiday
May 31, 2025SaturdayTung Ng Festival (Dragon Boat Festival)Public holiday
October 1, 2025WednesdayNational Day of the People's Republic of ChinaPublic holiday
October 2, 2025ThursdayThe day following National DayPublic holiday
October 7, 2025TuesdayThe day following the Mid-Autumn FestivalPublic holiday
October 29, 2025WednesdayChong Yeung FestivalPublic holiday
November 2, 2025SundayAll Souls' DayPublic holiday
December 8, 2025MondayFeast of the Immaculate ConceptionPublic holiday
December 20, 2025SaturdayMacao SAR Establishment DayPublic holiday
December 21, 2025SundayWinter SolsticePublic holiday
December 24, 2025WednesdayChristmas EvePublic holiday
December 25, 2025ThursdayChristmas DayPublic holiday

2026

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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

2027

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Macau public holiday list
DateDayHoliday
January 1, 2027FridayNew Year's DayPublic holiday
February 6, 2027SaturdayLunar New Year (First Day)Public holiday
February 7, 2027SundayLunar New Year (Second Day)Public holiday
February 8, 2027MondayLunar New Year (Third Day)Public holiday
March 26, 2027FridayGood FridayPublic holiday
March 27, 2027SaturdayThe day before EasterPublic holiday
April 5, 2027MondayChing Ming FestivalPublic holiday
May 1, 2027SaturdayLabour DayPublic holiday
May 13, 2027ThursdayThe Buddha's Birthday (Feast of Buddha)Public holiday
June 9, 2027WednesdayTung Ng Festival (Dragon Boat Festival)Public holiday
September 16, 2027ThursdayThe day following the Mid-Autumn FestivalPublic holiday
October 1, 2027FridayNational Day of the People's Republic of ChinaPublic holiday
October 2, 2027SaturdayThe day following National DayPublic holiday
October 8, 2027FridayChong Yeung FestivalPublic holiday
November 2, 2027TuesdayAll Souls' DayPublic holiday
December 8, 2027WednesdayFeast of the Immaculate ConceptionPublic holiday
December 20, 2027MondayMacao SAR Establishment DayPublic holiday
December 22, 2027WednesdayWinter SolsticePublic holiday
December 24, 2027FridayChristmas EvePublic holiday
December 25, 2027SaturdayChristmas DayPublic holiday

2028

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Macau public holiday list
DateDayHoliday
January 1, 2028SaturdayNew Year's DayFalls on a Saturday in 2028. When a holiday overlaps a weekend, the annual notice usually grants public administration staff a compensatory rest day (補假) on the next working day.Public holiday
January 26, 2028WednesdayLunar New Year (First Day)Wednesday — the first day of the Year of the Monkey, projected from the lunar calendar. With the second and third days it starts a five-day break through Sunday January 30.Public holiday
January 27, 2028ThursdayLunar New Year (Second Day)Thursday, the middle of the Lunar New Year block.Public holiday
January 28, 2028FridayLunar New Year (Third Day)Friday, flowing straight into the weekend — five consecutive days off without using any leave.Public holiday
April 4, 2028TuesdayChing Ming FestivalTuesday in 2028 (the leap year moves Ching Ming to April 4). Take Monday April 3 off and the break runs four days, April 1–4.Public holiday
April 14, 2028FridayGood FridayFriday — Easter Sunday falls on April 16 in 2028, so Good Friday opens the three-day Easter break.Public holiday
April 15, 2028SaturdayThe day before EasterAlways a Saturday. Together with Good Friday and Easter Sunday it makes a three-day weekend, April 14–16.Public holiday
May 1, 2028MondayLabour DayMonday — and Buddha’s Birthday follows on Tuesday, so the weekend of April 29–30 merges into a four-day break ending May 2.Public holiday
May 2, 2028TuesdayThe Buddha's Birthday (Feast of Buddha)Tuesday (lunar 4/8), the day after Labour Day — two consecutive holidays rounding off a four-day break.Public holiday
May 28, 2028SundayTung Ng Festival (Dragon Boat Festival)Falls on a Sunday in 2028 (lunar 5/5). The annual notice usually grants public administration staff the following Monday as a compensatory rest day — confirm when the 2028 order is gazetted.Public holiday
October 1, 2028SundayNational Day of the People's Republic of ChinaFalls on a Sunday in 2028. As with other Sunday overlaps, the gazetted notice is expected to assign a compensatory rest day to public administration staff.Public holiday
October 2, 2028MondayThe day following National DayMonday — with the weekend it gives a three-day break, September 30 to October 2. Take Tuesday October 3 off and it links to the day after Mid-Autumn for five days.Public holiday
October 4, 2028WednesdayThe day following the Mid-Autumn FestivalWednesday — the Mid-Autumn Festival itself falls on Tuesday October 3 in 2028, and Macau holidays the day after, not the festival day.Public holiday
October 26, 2028ThursdayChong Yeung FestivalThursday (lunar 9/9). Take Friday October 27 off for a four-day break.Public holiday
November 2, 2028ThursdayAll Souls' DayThursday — the same leave trick applies: take Friday November 3 off for four days.Public holiday
December 8, 2028FridayFeast of the Immaculate ConceptionFriday, giving a three-day weekend to open the festive season.Public holiday
December 20, 2028WednesdayMacao SAR Establishment DayWednesday — with the Winter Solstice the next day it starts a run of four holidays in six days.Public holiday
December 21, 2028ThursdayWinter SolsticeThursday (the solstice falls on December 21 in 2028). Take Friday December 22 off and the break stretches to Christmas Day — six days, December 20–25.Public holiday
December 24, 2028SundayChristmas EveFalls on a Sunday in 2028; Christmas Day follows on Monday. The annual notice usually adds a compensatory rest day for public administration staff.Public holiday
December 25, 2028MondayChristmas DayMonday, rounding off a three-day weekend from December 23 to 25 — and the year.Public 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 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.

What are the official public holidays in Macau in 2026?

Macau has 20 official public holidays in 2026: New Year's Day (January 1, 2026), Lunar New Year (First Day) (February 17, 2026), Lunar New Year (Second Day) (February 18, 2026), Lunar New Year (Third Day) (February 19, 2026), Good Friday (April 3, 2026), The day before Easter (April 4, 2026), Ching Ming Festival (April 5, 2026), Labour Day (May 1, 2026), The Buddha's Birthday (Feast of Buddha) (May 24, 2026), Tung Ng Festival (Dragon Boat Festival) (June 19, 2026), The day following the Mid-Autumn Festival (September 26, 2026), National Day of the People's Republic of China (October 1, 2026), The day following National Day (October 2, 2026), Chong Yeung Festival (October 18, 2026), All Souls' Day (November 2, 2026), Feast of the Immaculate Conception (December 8, 2026), Macao SAR Establishment Day (December 20, 2026), Winter Solstice (December 22, 2026), Christmas Eve (December 24, 2026), Christmas Day (December 25, 2026).

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.

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