ChinavsHong Kong
Nationwide public holidays in 2026. Regional days are left out — they only apply in some areas.
5
Days you're both off
1
Only China
12
Only Hong Kong
What the numbers say
In 2026, China has 6 nationwide public holidays and Hong Kong has 17, so Hong Kong gets 11 more days off. They line up on 5 dates, including 元旦, 春节, 劳动节 and 端午节.
What matters for time off is how many land on weekdays: China has 6 on working days (0 fall on a weekend), against 14 for Hong Kong (3 on a weekend).
For short breaks, China offers 3 long weekends (a Monday or Friday holiday) and 3 possible bridge days (a Tuesday or Thursday holiday); Hong Kong offers 7 and 5. Hong Kong has more bridge-day opportunities. The busiest month is January in China and April in Hong Kong.
Shared days
Both countries close. Nothing gets done either side.
Only China
Hong Kong is working — expect one-sided quiet.
Only Hong Kong
China is working these days.