Hong KongvsChina
Nationwide public holidays in 2026. Regional days are left out — they only apply in some areas.
5
Days you're both off
12
Only Hong Kong
1
Only China
What the numbers say
In 2026, Hong Kong has 17 nationwide public holidays and China has 6, so Hong Kong gets 11 more days off. They line up on 5 dates, including 元旦新年, 農曆年初一, 勞動節 and 端午節.
What matters for time off is how many land on weekdays: Hong Kong has 14 on working days (3 fall on a weekend), against 6 for China (0 on a weekend).
For short breaks, Hong Kong offers 7 long weekends (a Monday or Friday holiday) and 5 possible bridge days (a Tuesday or Thursday holiday); China offers 3 and 3. Hong Kong has more bridge-day opportunities. The busiest month is April in Hong Kong and January in China.
Shared days
Both countries close. Nothing gets done either side.
Only Hong Kong
China is working — expect one-sided quiet.
Only China
Hong Kong is working these days.