Macau Public Holidays 2025
Macau had 20 public holidays in 2025, of which 10 are "obligatory" (mandatory) holidays guaranteed to every employee by the Labour Relations Law. Lunar New Year ran straight into the weekend for a five-day break.
Public holidays
20
Obligatory holidays
10
Longest break
Lunar New Year · 5 days
Unique mix
Chinese + Catholic
2025 Macau calendar
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Macau public holiday list
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2025 | Wednesday | New Year's DayPublic holiday | Public holiday |
| January 29, 2025 | Wednesday | Lunar New Year (First Day)Public holiday | Public holiday |
| January 30, 2025 | Thursday | Lunar New Year (Second Day)Public holiday | Public holiday |
| January 31, 2025 | Friday | Lunar New Year (Third Day)Public holiday | Public holiday |
| April 4, 2025 | Friday | Ching Ming FestivalPublic holiday | Public holiday |
| April 18, 2025 | Friday | Good FridayPublic holiday | Public holiday |
| April 19, 2025 | Saturday | The day before EasterPublic holiday | Public holiday |
| May 1, 2025 | Thursday | Labour DayPublic holiday | Public holiday |
| May 5, 2025 | Monday | The Buddha's Birthday (Feast of Buddha)Public holiday | Public holiday |
| May 31, 2025 | Saturday | Tung Ng Festival (Dragon Boat Festival)Public holiday | Public holiday |
| October 1, 2025 | Wednesday | National Day of the People's Republic of ChinaPublic holiday | Public holiday |
| October 2, 2025 | Thursday | The day following National DayPublic holiday | Public holiday |
| October 7, 2025 | Tuesday | The day following the Mid-Autumn FestivalPublic holiday | Public holiday |
| October 29, 2025 | Wednesday | Chong Yeung FestivalPublic holiday | Public holiday |
| November 2, 2025 | Sunday | All Souls' DayPublic holiday | Public holiday |
| December 8, 2025 | Monday | Feast of the Immaculate ConceptionPublic holiday | Public holiday |
| December 20, 2025 | Saturday | Macao SAR Establishment DayPublic holiday | Public holiday |
| December 21, 2025 | Sunday | Winter SolsticePublic holiday | Public holiday |
| December 24, 2025 | Wednesday | Christmas EvePublic holiday | Public holiday |
| December 25, 2025 | Thursday | Christmas DayPublic holiday | Public holiday |
Macau long weekends in 2025
Lunar New Year
5 daysJan 29 – Feb 2
The first three days of Lunar New Year run straight into the weekend — five days off.
Ching Ming
3 daysApr 4 – 6
Easter
3 daysApr 18 – 20
Good Friday and the day before Easter run into Easter Sunday — three days off.
Buddha's Birthday
3 daysMay 3 – 5
Feast of the Immaculate Conception
3 daysDec 6 – 8
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.
Macau general vs statutory holidays
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2025 | Wednesday | New Year's DayStatutory holiday | Statutory holiday |
| January 29, 2025 | Wednesday | Lunar New Year (First Day)Statutory holiday | Statutory holiday |
| January 30, 2025 | Thursday | Lunar New Year (Second Day)Statutory holiday | Statutory holiday |
| January 31, 2025 | Friday | Lunar New Year (Third Day)Statutory holiday | Statutory holiday |
| April 4, 2025 | Friday | Ching Ming FestivalStatutory holiday | Statutory holiday |
| May 1, 2025 | Thursday | Labour DayStatutory holiday | Statutory holiday |
| October 1, 2025 | Wednesday | National Day of the People's Republic of ChinaStatutory holiday | Statutory holiday |
| October 7, 2025 | Tuesday | The day following the Mid-Autumn FestivalStatutory holiday | Statutory holiday |
| October 29, 2025 | Wednesday | Chong Yeung FestivalStatutory holiday | Statutory holiday |
| December 20, 2025 | Saturday | Macao SAR Establishment DayStatutory holiday | Statutory holiday |
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Official sources & data
- Public Holidays of the Macao SARVisit sourceMacao SAR Government Portal
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays did Macau have in 2025?+
Macau had 20 public holidays in 2025, of which 10 are obligatory (mandatory) holidays that every employee is legally entitled to under the Labour Relations Law.
When was Chinese New Year 2025 in Macau?+
The first three days of Lunar New Year were January 29, 30 and 31, 2025. As they ran straight into the weekend, Macau enjoyed a five-day break from January 29 to February 2.
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, observed by the government and most people but not part of the mandatory minimum for private employees.
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.
Are Macau holidays the same as Hong Kong holidays?+
They are similar but not identical. Both observe Lunar New Year, Ching Ming, the Dragon Boat Festival, Mid-Autumn, National Day and Christmas. Macau additionally observes Catholic days such as the Feast of the Immaculate Conception (Dec 8) and SAR Establishment Day on December 20, while Hong Kong has its own HKSAR Establishment Day on July 1.
