How many public holidays does Hong Kong have in 2026?
Hong Kong has 17 general holidays and 2 substitute holidays in 2026, a total of 19 days off, per Hong Kong General Holidays 2026 (Government of the HKSAR).
Hong Kong has 17 general holidays in 2026, plus 2 substitute holidays — 19 days off in total, per Hong Kong General Holidays 2026 (Government of the HKSAR). The longest long weekend lasts 4 days on 3–6 April 2026.
17 General Holidays2 Substitute Holidays
General HolidaySubstitute HolidayToday
January
Winter
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
- 1New Year's Day
February
Winter
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
- 17Lunar New Year
- 18Lunar New Year
- 19Lunar New Year
March
Spring
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
No holidays this month.
April
Spring
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
- 3Good Friday
- 4The day following Good Friday
- 5Ching Ming Festival
- 6Easter Monday
May
Spring
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
- 1Labour Day
- 24Buddha's Birthday
- 25Substitute for Buddha's Birthday (Sunday)
June
Summer
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
- 19Tuen Ng Festival (Dragon Boat)
July
Summer
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
- 1HKSAR Establishment Day
August
Summer
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
No holidays this month.
September
Autumn
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
- 26The day following Mid-Autumn Festival
October
Autumn
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
- 1National Day
- 18Chung Yeung Festival
- 19Substitute for Chung Yeung Festival (Sunday)
November
Autumn
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
No holidays this month.
December
Winter
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
- 25Christmas Day
- 26The first weekday after Christmas Day
Long Weekends in Hong Kong, 2026
Hong Kong has 8 long-weekend periods in 2026 — runs of two or more consecutive work-free days formed by holidays and weekends. The longest lasts 4 days on 3–6 April 2026, covering Good Friday, The day following Good Friday, Ching Ming Festival, and Easter Monday. Use the day-by-day breakdown of each period to plan trips and leave requests.
17–19 February 2026
entirely official days off
3 days
- Tue17Lunar New YearHoliday
- Wed18Lunar New YearHoliday
- Thu19Lunar New YearHoliday
3–6 April 2026
entirely official days off
4 days
- Fri3Good FridayHoliday
- Sat4The day following Good FridayHoliday
- Sun5Ching Ming FestivalHoliday
- Mon6Easter MondayHoliday
1–3 May 2026
*includes a regular Saturday
3 days
- Fri1Labour DayHoliday
- Sat2Saturday
- Sun3SundayHoliday
23–25 May 2026
*includes a regular Saturday
3 days
- Sat23Saturday
- Sun24Buddha's BirthdayHoliday
- Mon25Substitute for Buddha's Birthday (Sunday)Substitute
19–21 June 2026
*includes a regular Saturday
3 days
- Fri19Tuen Ng Festival (Dragon Boat)Holiday
- Sat20Saturday
- Sun21SundayHoliday
26–27 September 2026
entirely official days off
2 days
- Sat26The day following Mid-Autumn FestivalHoliday
- Sun27SundayHoliday
17–19 October 2026
*includes a regular Saturday
3 days
- Sat17Saturday
- Sun18Chung Yeung FestivalHoliday
- Mon19Substitute for Chung Yeung Festival (Sunday)Substitute
25–27 December 2026
entirely official days off
3 days
- Fri25Christmas DayHoliday
- Sat26The first weekday after Christmas DayHoliday
- Sun27SundayHoliday
Hong Kong General Holidays in 2026
Throughout 2026, Hong Kong has 17 general holidays and 2 substitute holidays. The first holiday falls on 1 January (New Year's Day) and the last on 26 December (The first weekday after Christmas Day).
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 January 2026 | Thursday | New Year's Day | Holiday |
| 17 February 2026 | Tuesday | Lunar New Year | Holiday |
| 18 February 2026 | Wednesday | Lunar New Year | Holiday |
| 19 February 2026 | Thursday | Lunar New Year | Holiday |
| 3 April 2026 | Friday | Good Friday | Holiday |
| 4 April 2026 | Saturday | The day following Good Friday | Holiday |
| 5 April 2026 | Sunday | Ching Ming Festival | Holiday |
| 6 April 2026 | Monday | Easter Monday | Holiday |
| 1 May 2026 | Friday | Labour Day | Holiday |
| 24 May 2026 | Sunday | Buddha's Birthday | Holiday |
| 25 May 2026 | Monday | Substitute for Buddha's Birthday (Sunday) | Substitute |
| 19 June 2026 | Friday | Tuen Ng Festival (Dragon Boat) | Holiday |
| 1 July 2026 | Wednesday | HKSAR Establishment Day | Holiday |
| 26 September 2026 | Saturday | The day following Mid-Autumn Festival | Holiday |
| 1 October 2026 | Thursday | National Day | Holiday |
| 18 October 2026 | Sunday | Chung Yeung Festival | Holiday |
| 19 October 2026 | Monday | Substitute for Chung Yeung Festival (Sunday) | Substitute |
| 25 December 2026 | Friday | Christmas Day | Holiday |
| 26 December 2026 | Saturday | The first weekday after Christmas Day | Holiday |
Official source: Hong Kong General Holidays 2026 (Government of the HKSAR) (General holidays under the General Holidays Ordinance. Lunar, Easter and Ching Ming dates are fixed by the official gazette. When a holiday falls on a Sunday (or coincides with another holiday), a substitute general holiday is appointed on the next available day; the confirmed substitutes for 2026 are shown in the secondary list.). Compiled by CalendarWorld. General holidays under the General Holidays Ordinance. When a holiday falls on a Sunday or coincides with another holiday, a substitute general holiday is appointed on the next available day.
Download Hong Kong 2026 Holiday Data
The Hong Kong 2026 holiday data is available in open formats: JSON for applications, CSV for spreadsheets, and ICS for importing into Google Calendar, Apple Calendar, or Outlook.
Seasons in Hong Kong
Hong Kong is in the Northern Hemisphere, with four temperate seasons. Humid subtropical: hot, humid summers with a typhoon season, and mild, drier winters.
Current season in Hong Kong
Spring
March – May
Days lengthen and temperatures climb after winter; trees blossom and the growing season begins.
Astronomical: 20 Mar – 21 JunSummer
June – August
The warmest season, with the longest daylight hours around the summer solstice.
Astronomical: 21 Jun – 23 SepAutumn
September – November
Temperatures cool and days shorten; deciduous leaves turn colour and fall.
Astronomical: 23 Sep – 21 DecWinter
December – February
The coldest season, with the shortest daylight hours around the winter solstice.
Astronomical: 21 Dec – 20 MarSeasonal timing is approximate and varies by region and year. Compare seasons across all countries →
Frequently Asked Questions
How many long weekends are there in Hong Kong in 2026?
There are 8 long-weekend periods in Hong Kong in 2026. The longest lasts 4 days on 3-6 April 2026, covering Good Friday, The day following Good Friday, Ching Ming Festival, and Easter Monday.
What is the official source for the 2026 Hong Kong holiday calendar?
The official source is Hong Kong General Holidays 2026 (Government of the HKSAR) (General holidays under the General Holidays Ordinance. Lunar, Easter and Ching Ming dates are fixed by the official gazette. When a holiday falls on a Sunday (or coincides with another holiday), a substitute general holiday is appointed on the next available day; the confirmed substitutes for 2026 are shown in the secondary list).