Public holidays in Hong Kong SAR China, 2026
17 public holidays, 14 of them on a weekday - days when the verdict for Hong Kong SAR China drops from PING to MAYBE. Next up: Christmas Day on Friday 25 December.
2026 dates
| Date | Holiday | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 1 January | The first day of January | Thursday |
| 17 February | Lunar New Year’s Day | Tuesday |
| 18 February | The second day of Lunar New Year | Wednesday |
| 19 February | The third day of Lunar New Year | Thursday |
| 3 April | Good Friday | Friday |
| 4 April | The day following Good Friday | Saturday |
| 6 April | The day following Ching Ming Festival | Monday |
| 7 April | The day following Easter Monday | Tuesday |
| 1 May | Labour Day | Friday |
| 25 May | The day following Birthday of the Buddha | Monday |
| 19 June | Tuen Ng Festival | Friday |
| 1 July | Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Establishment Day | Wednesday |
| 26 September | The day following the Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival | Saturday |
| 1 October | National Day | Thursday |
| 19 October | The day following Chung Yeung Festival | Monday |
| 25 December | Christmas Day | Friday |
| 26 December | The first weekday after Christmas Day | Saturday |
Questions
How many public holidays does Hong Kong SAR China have in 2026?
17 nationwide public holidays, 14 falling on a weekday. Regional holidays are not included.
What is the next public holiday in Hong Kong SAR China?
Christmas Day, on Friday 25 December 2026.
Should I message colleagues on a public holiday?
Asleep marks public holidays as MAYBE: people may be reachable, but don’t expect a reply. Schedule-send for the next working day if it can wait.