Hong Kong keeps two overlapping lists: seventeen general holidays for most employees and a shorter statutory list. Chinese and Western calendars sit side by side, from Lunar New Year to Christmas.

How people take the days

Lunar New Year gives three days and is when small businesses genuinely close for longer. Mid-Autumn's holiday falls the day after the festival itself, which surprises visitors.

If you're visiting

Lunar New Year brings a night parade and harbour fireworks, but many restaurants and shops close for several days. Ching Ming and Chung Yeung fill the cemeteries and hillside paths.

If you live here

Which list your contract follows determines several days a year; the general holiday list is the one most white-collar employers use.

Nearby countries

Neighbours of Hong Kong — see their holidays, or compare the two calendars side by side.

What these days actually mean

Observance, business closures and transport impact for the next few dates.

Christmas Day

25 Dec 2026

Public

Observance: The central Christian winter feast; in most countries the household gathering matters more than the church service.
Business: Near-total closure of retail, offices and banks. Expect the preceding afternoon to shut early too.
Transport: Skeleton or suspended services in many countries. Book intercity travel well ahead.

Boxing Day

26 Dec 2026

Public

Observance: The day after Christmas — traditionally for visiting, sport fixtures and, more recently, the sales.
Business: A bank holiday, but large retailers open for discount trading in many countries.
Transport: Limited early services; shopping districts get very crowded from mid-morning.