2026 Public Holidays & Working Days in Hong Kong
Complete 2026 public holidays, weekend rules, working day count, and monthly calendar for Hong Kong.
Hong Kong has 247 working days and 17 public holidays in 2026, with a Saturday – Sunday weekend. Banks and logistics typically suspend during public holidays.
Hong Kong operates on UTC+8 with standard business hours 09:00–18:00 and a saturday – sunday weekend. In 2026, there are 247 standard working days and 17 public holidays, with no makeup workdays scheduled. For cross-border trade and logistics professionals, note that banks suspend clearing, customs clearance pauses, and port operations halt during public holidays — potentially delaying payment settlement by 1–3 business days and increasing container detention fees. When scheduling shipments, letter-of-credit presentations, or international meetings, avoid Hong Kong's non-working days and confirm operating windows around 2026 holidays with local agents in advance.
⚠️ Cross-Border Logistics & Meetings Note
Banks and logistics typically suspend during public holidays; arrange cross-border business 1–2 weeks in advance. Islamic calendar holidays (e.g., Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Adha) are subject to official government announcements.
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Hong Kong Public Holidays 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Type | Business Impact | Banks Open | Action |
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| 2026-01-01 | Thu | 元旦新年 New Year's Day | Public | Banks closed / Logistics halted | ✅ Open | |
| 2026-02-17 | Tue | 農曆年初一 Lunar New Year | Public | Banks closed / Logistics halted | ✅ Open | |
| 2026-02-18 | Wed | 農曆年初二 Second day of Lunar New Year | Public | Banks closed / Logistics halted | ✅ Open | |
| 2026-02-19 | Thu | 農曆年初三 Third day of Lunar New Year | Public | Banks closed / Logistics halted | ✅ Open | |
| 2026-04-03 | Fri | 耶穌受難節 Good Friday | Public | Banks closed / Logistics halted | ✅ Open | |
| 2026-04-04 | Sat | 耶穌受難節翌日 Holy Saturday | Public | Banks closed / Logistics halted | ✅ Open | |
| 2026-04-06 | Mon | 清明節 Ching Ming Festival | Public | Banks closed / Logistics halted | ✅ Open | |
| 2026-04-07 | Tue | 復活節星期一 Easter Monday | Public | Banks closed / Logistics halted | ✅ Open | |
| 2026-05-01 | Fri | 勞動節 Labour Day | Public | Banks closed / Logistics halted | ✅ Open | |
| 2026-05-25 | Mon | 佛誕 Buddha's Birthday | Public | Banks closed / Logistics halted | ✅ Open | |
| 2026-06-19 | Fri | 端午節 Dragon Boat Festival | Public | Banks closed / Logistics halted | ✅ Open | |
| 2026-07-01 | Wed | 香港特別行政區成立紀念日 Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Establishment Day | Public | Banks closed / Logistics halted | ✅ Open | |
| 2026-09-26 | Sat | 中秋節翌日 Day following the Mid-Autumn Festival | Public | Banks closed / Logistics halted | ✅ Open | |
| 2026-10-01 | Thu | 中華人民共和國國慶日 National Day | Public | Banks closed / Logistics halted | ✅ Open | |
| 2026-10-19 | Mon | 重陽節 Chung Yeung Festival | Public | Banks closed / Logistics halted | ✅ Open | |
| 2026-12-25 | Fri | 聖誕節 Christmas Day | Public | Banks closed / Logistics halted | ✅ Open | |
| 2026-12-26 | Sat | 聖誕節翌日 Boxing Day | Public | Banks closed / Logistics halted | ✅ Open |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many working days are there in Hong Kong in 2026?
In 2026, Hong Kong has 247 working days, 101 weekend days, and 17 public holidays, out of 365 total days.
What days are the weekend in Hong Kong?
The official weekend in Hong Kong is Saturday and Sunday. Government offices, banks, and most businesses are closed on these days.
How many public holidays does Hong Kong have in 2026?
Hong Kong has 17 public holidays in 2026. Islamic calendar holidays (e.g., Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Adha) are subject to official moon-sighting announcements.
Are banks open on public holidays in Hong Kong?
Banks in Hong Kong are generally closed on public holidays. Dates marked as "Bank" holidays are confirmed bank closures; other public holidays may have reduced hours. Check with your bank for specifics.
Official Sources
Holiday data is sourced from the Nager.Date open dataset and cross-checked against official government announcements. Islamic calendar holidays (e.g., Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Adha) are subject to official moon-sighting announcements.
Data updated: 2026. Refreshed annually based on official government announcements.
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