Hong Kong keeps two lists: "general holidays" (about 17 a year, observed by banks, schools and public offices) and the minimum "statutory holidays" that labour law guarantees every employee. The number of statutory holidays is being expanded gradually until it matches the general list in 2030.
The calendar mixes Chinese lunar dates (Lunar New Year, Ching Ming, Dragon Boat, Chung Yeung) with Western-origin holidays such as Good Friday, Easter and Christmas. When a holiday falls on a Sunday, the next weekday is substituted.
In 2026, Hong Kong has 17 official public holidays. The month with the most holidays is April, with 4. 3 months have no public holiday at all.
There are 7 potential long weekends this year, from holidays landing on a Monday or Friday. Meanwhile, 3 holidays fall on a Saturday or Sunday.
The longest stretch without a public holiday runs from Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Establishment Day (July 1) to Day following the Mid-Autumn Festival (September 26): 87 days.
The first holiday of the year is New Year's Day (January 1) and the last is Boxing Day (December 26).