If you work a standard Mon–Fri schedule with weekends off, 2026 is a good year to “stretch” your annual leave. Hong Kong has 17 public holidays in 2026, and with smart planning, you can build multiple mini long breaks! Below is a simple guide.
2026 Hong Kong Public Holidays
| Holiday | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| New Year’s Day | 1 Jan | Thu |
| Lunar New Year Day 1 | 17 Feb | Tue |
| Lunar New Year Day 2 | 18 Feb | Wed |
| Lunar New Year Day 3 | 19 Feb | Thu |
| Good Friday | 3 Apr | Fri |
| The day following Good Friday | 4 Apr | Sat |
| The day following Ching Ming Festival | 6 Apr | Mon |
| The day following Easter Monday | 7 Apr | Tue |
| Labour Day | 1 May | Fri |
| The day following Buddha’s Birthday | 25 May | Mon |
| Tuen Ng Festival (Dragon Boat) | 19 Jun | Fri |
| HKSAR Establishment Day | 1 Jul | Wed |
| The day following Mid-Autumn Festival | 26 Sep | Sat |
| National Day | 1 Oct | Thu |
| The day following Chung Yeung Festival | 19 Oct | Mon |
| Christmas Day | 25 Dec | Fri |
| The day following Christmas Day | 26 Dec | Sat |
Hong Kong Public Holidays Best Leave Hacks
Assumption: You work Mon–Fri and weekends are off.
1) New Year’s Day (Take 1 Day Leave → 4 Days Off)
- Public holiday: Thu 1 Jan
- Take leave: Fri 2 Jan
- You get: 1–4 Jan (4 days off)
Formula: Take 1 → Off 4
2) Lunar New Year (Take 2 Days Leave → 9 Days Off)
- Public holidays: Tue–Thu 17–19 Feb
- Take leave: Mon 16 Feb + Fri 20 Feb
- You get: 14–22 Feb (9 days off)
Formula: Take 2 → Off 9
3) Easter + Ching Ming (Take 3 Days Leave → 10 Days Off)
- Public holidays block: Fri–Tue 3–7 Apr
- Take leave: Wed–Fri 8–10 Apr
- You get: 3–12 Apr (10 days off)
Formula: Take 3 → Off 10
4) Labour Day (Take 4 Days Leave → 9 Days Off)
- Public holiday: Fri 1 May
- Take leave: Mon–Thu 27–30 Apr
- You get: 25 Apr–3 May (9 days off)
Formula: Take 4 → Off 9
5) Buddha’s Birthday (Take 4 Days Leave → 9 Days Off)
- Public holiday: Mon 25 May
- Take leave: Tue–Fri 26–29 May
- You get: 23–31 May (9 days off)
Formula: Take 4 → Off 9
6) Dragon Boat Festival (Take 4 Days Leave → 9 Days Off)
- Public holiday: Fri 19 Jun
- Take leave: Mon–Thu 15–18 Jun
- You get: 13–21 Jun (9 days off)
Formula: Take 4 → Off 9
7) HKSAR Establishment Day (Take 2 Days Leave → 5 Days Off)
- Public holiday: Wed 1 Jul
- Take leave: Mon–Tue 29–30 Jun
- You get: 27 Jun–1 Jul (5 days off)
Formula: Take 2 → Off 5
8) National Day (Take 4 Days Leave → 9 Days Off)
- Public holiday: Thu 1 Oct
- Take leave: Mon–Wed 28–30 Sep + Fri 2 Oct
- You get: 26 Sep–4 Oct (9 days off)
Formula: Take 4 → Off 9
9) Chung Yeung Festival (Take 4 Days Leave → 9 Days Off)
- Public holiday: Mon 19 Oct
- Take leave: Tue–Fri 20–23 Oct
- You get: 17–25 Oct (9 days off)
Formula: Take 4 → Off 9
10) Christmas (Take 4 Days Leave → 9 Days Off)
- Public holidays: Fri–Sat 25–26 Dec
- Take leave: Mon–Thu 21–24 Dec
- You get: 19–27 Dec (9 days off)
Formula: Take 4 → Off 9
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