JapanvsHong Kong
Nationwide public holidays in 2026. Regional days are left out — they only apply in some areas.
1
Days you're both off
15
Only Japan
16
Only Hong Kong
What the numbers say
In 2026, Japan has 16 nationwide public holidays and Hong Kong has 17, so Hong Kong gets 1 more day off. They line up on 1 date, including 元日.
What matters for time off is how many land on weekdays: Japan has 16 on working days (0 fall on a weekend), against 14 for Hong Kong (3 on a weekend).
For short breaks, Japan offers 8 long weekends (a Monday or Friday holiday) and 4 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 May in Japan and April in Hong Kong.
Shared days
Both countries close. Nothing gets done either side.
Only Japan
Hong Kong is working — expect one-sided quiet.
Only Hong Kong
Japan is working these days.