Hong Kong Public Holidays
Hong Kong Public Holidays 2027
Looking for Hong Kong public holidays in 2027? Here is the full list of dates, followed by the best ways to use them for long weekends and travel.
Full List of Hong Kong Public Holidays 2027
| Date and Month | Day of the Week | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
|
1 January |
Friday |
New Year's Day |
|
6 February |
*Saturday |
Lunar New Year's Day |
|
8 February |
Monday |
The Third Day of Lunar New Year |
|
9 February |
Tuesday |
The Fourth Day of Lunar New Year |
|
26 March |
Friday |
Good Friday |
|
27 March |
*Saturday |
Day Following Good Friday |
|
29th March |
Monday |
Easter Monday |
|
5 April |
Monday |
Ching Ming Festival |
|
1 May |
*Saturday |
Labour Day |
|
13 May |
Thursday |
The Birthday of The Buddha |
|
9 June |
Wednesday |
Tuen Ng Festival (Dragon Boat Festival) |
|
1 July |
Thursday |
Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Establishment Day |
|
16 September |
Thursday |
The Day Following The Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival |
|
1 October |
Friday |
National Day |
|
8 October |
Friday |
Chung Yeung Festival |
|
25 December |
*Saturday |
Christmas Day |
|
27 December |
Monday |
The First Weekday After Christmas Day (Boxing Day) |
2027 at a Glance
- Total public holidays: 17 however only 13 are useable, if you *exclude Saturdays
- Best travel months: February, March, April, May, June, October, December
- Strongest long weekend period: Easter
Long Weekends in Hong Kong 2027
Several public holidays in 2026 fall perfectly for long weekends.
Easter (Best Overall Window)
- 3–6 April (Friday to Monday)
👉 4-day weekend
Labour Day
- 1 May (Friday)
👉 3-day weekend
Buddha’s Birthday (Underrated)
- 25 May (Monday)
👉 3-day weekend
Dragon Boat Festival
- 19 June (Friday)
👉 3-day weekend
Christmas
- 25 December (Friday)
👉 3-day weekend
Best Ways to Use These Holidays
This is where 2026 becomes interesting.
With a few well-placed days of annual leave, you can turn these dates into proper trips.
Lunar New Year (Best for Longer Trips)
- Public holidays: 17–19 February (Tue–Thu)
- Best leave days: 16 Feb (Mon) + 20 Feb (Fri)
Result: Up to 7–9 days off
This is one of the best opportunities in the year for:
- Long-haul travel
- Ski trips (Japan / Europe)
- Warmer destinations in Southeast Asia
Easter Escape (Strongest Travel Window)
- Public holidays: 26–29 March (Fri–Mon) and 5 April (Mon)
- Best leave days: 30 March – 11 April
Result: 18 consecutive days off
This is arguably the best travel window of 2027.
Ideal for:
- Africa
- Central or South America
- Multi-stop itineraries
Labour Day Weekend (Easy Long Weekend Upgrade)
- Public holiday: 1 May (Friday)
- Best leave days: 4 May (Monday)
Result: 4-day break
Perfect for:
- Bali
- Thailand
- Vietnam
Buddha's Birthday (Underrated Long Weekend)
- Public holiday: 25 May (Monday)
- Best leave days: 26–27 May (Tue–Wed)
👉 Result: 3 days (or extend to 5 days with 2 days leave)
Best for:
- Japan
- Taiwan
- Vietnam
- Philippines
Dragon Boat Festival Weekend
- Public holiday: 19 June (Friday)
- Best leave days: Optional Monday extension
👉 Result: 3–4 day trip
Best for:
- Taipei
- Seoul
- Short city breaks
Christmas Break (End-of-Year Travel Window)
- Public holidays: 25–26 December (Fri–Sat)
- Best leave days: 28–31 December
👉 Result: Up to 9–10 days off
Perfect for:
- Europe Christmas markets
- Ski trips
- New Year celebrations abroad
Strategy for 2027
If you plan this properly, you don’t need to take much leave to travel a lot.
Focus on:
- Easter (main trip)
- Lunar New Year (second big trip)
- 1–2 short breaks (May/June)
👉 This approach maximises both time and experience.
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