Working Days in May 2026 Hong Kong
19
Hong Kong has 19 working days and 12 non-working days in May 2026.
May 2026 has 31 calendar days: 10 weekend days and 2 public holiday days on weekdays. That leaves 19 working days in Hong Kong.
The full 2026 has 247 working days in Hong Kong: from 17 in February to 22 in March. May sits between the two with 19.
Working days
19 days
Non-working days
12 days
Weekend days
10 days
Public holiday days
2 days
Make-up workdays
0 days
Public holidays in May 2026 in Hong Kong
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 1, 2026 | Friday | Labour DayGeneral holiday | General holiday |
| May 25, 2026 | Monday | The day following the Birthday of the BuddhaSubstitute, as the Buddha's Birthday (May 24) falls on a Sunday.General holiday | General holiday |
Working days by month · 2026
| Month | Working days | Days | Weekend days | Holidays on weekdays |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21 | 31 | 9 | 1 |
| February | 17 | 28 | 8 | 3 |
| March | 22 | 31 | 9 | 0 |
| April | 19 | 30 | 8 | 3 |
| May | 19 | 31 | 10 | 2 |
| June | 21 | 30 | 8 | 1 |
| July | 22 | 31 | 8 | 1 |
| August | 21 | 31 | 10 | 0 |
| September | 22 | 30 | 8 | 0 |
| October | 20 | 31 | 9 | 2 |
| November | 21 | 30 | 9 | 0 |
| December | 22 | 31 | 8 | 1 |
| Year total | 247 | 365 | 104 | 14 |
Last updated: 2026-06-03 · Dates officially confirmed
Frequently asked questions
How many working days are there in Hong Kong in May 2026?+
Hong Kong has 19 working days in May 2026: 31 calendar days minus 10 weekend days and 2 public holidays on weekdays.
How many non-working days are there in Hong Kong in May 2026?+
12 days: 10 weekend days plus 2 weekday public holidays.
Which public holidays fall in Hong Kong in May 2026?+
They are Labour Day (May 1) and The day following the Birthday of the Buddha (May 25).
Are there make-up workdays in Hong Kong in May 2026?+
No. Hong Kong does not operate a weekend make-up workday system, so every Saturday and Sunday is off.
How does May compare with the rest of 2026 in Hong Kong?+
The year totals 247 working days, from 17 in February to 22 in March; May sits in between with 19.
