Hong Kong (HKEX) Market Holidays 2027
The Hong Kong (HKEX) is closed for 13 full days and closes early 3 times in 2027.
Next market holiday: The first day of January β Jan 1 Β· Friday Β· 143 days
HKEX closes on all Hong Kong public holidays β 13 full-day closures in 2027. Lunar New Year Days 1β2 (6β7 February) fall on a weekend, so the closures are Days 3β4 (8β9 February). Three half-day sessions close at 12:00 noon.
Full-day closures
13
Half-day sessions
3
Half-day close
12:00 HKT
Full-day closures Β· 2027
| Date | Day | Holiday | Full-day closures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | The first day of January | Full close | |
| Feb 8 | The third day of Lunar New Year Lunar New Year Days 1β2 (6β7 February) fall on a Saturday and Sunday, so the first closure is Day 3 (Monday 8 February). | Full close | |
| Feb 9 | The fourth day of Lunar New Year | Full close | |
| Mar 26 | Good Friday | Full close | |
| Mar 29 | Easter Monday | Full close | |
| Apr 5 | Ching Ming Festival | Full close | |
| May 13 | The Birthday of the Buddha | Full close | |
| Jun 9 | Tuen Ng Festival | Full close | |
| Jul 1 | HKSAR Establishment Day | Full close | |
| Sep 16 | The day following the Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival | Full close | |
| Oct 1 | National Day | Full close | |
| Oct 8 | Chung Yeung Festival | Full close | |
| Dec 27 | The first weekday after Christmas Day Christmas Day (25 December) and Boxing Day (26 December) fall on a Saturday and Sunday, so the market is closed on Monday 27 December. | Full close |
Early-closing days Β· 2027
| Date | Day | Holiday | Early-closing days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 5 | Eve of Lunar New Year Half-day session: the market closes at 12:00 noon with no afternoon session. | Early closecloses at 12:00 | |
| Dec 24 | Eve of Christmas Day Half-day session: the market closes at 12:00 noon with no afternoon session. | Early closecloses at 12:00 | |
| Dec 31 | Eve of New Year Half-day session: the market closes at 12:00 noon with no afternoon session. | Early closecloses at 12:00 |
How market holidays differ from public holidays
Market closures for Hong Kong (HKEX) are close to but not identical to the 2027 public-holiday list. The differences come from weekend observance shifts, early closes (e.g. US stocks closing 1:00 PM the day after Thanksgiving), and exchange-specific half-day sessions.
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Official sources
- Hong Kong Securities Market Holiday Schedule for Year 2027 (HKEX Circular CT/077/26) β The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong (HKEX)
- Hong Kong Public Holidays 2027 β publicholidays.hk (cross-check)
Last updated: 2026-08-07
Frequently asked questions
How many days is HKEX closed in 2027?+
13 full-day closures plus three half-day sessions. The half days close at 12:00 noon.
Why is 8 February 2027 the first Lunar New Year closure?+
Because Lunar New Year Days 1β2 (6β7 February) fall on a weekend and are not trading days; the closures are Days 3β4 (8β9 February).
When does HKEX close early in 2027?+
5 February (Eve of Lunar New Year), 24 December (Christmas Eve) and 31 December (New Yearβs Eve), each at 12:00 noon.