Calendar & Information of All Hong Kong Public Holidays 2024

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Hong Kong Public Holidays 2024 – Brief Introduction

It is important to have a clear grasp of what the new year presents... especially when it comes to holidays! In this article, Trip.com will bring you through all the Hong Kong public holidays 2024 so that you know everything there is for you to look forward to. What’s the best part? We will be offering suggestions on how you can combine your annual leave with these public holidays to create super-long breaks!

Hong Kong is a special region where the east meets the west, and there are all kinds of festivals being celebrated here! From Lunar New Year to Good Friday, different cultures and religious festivals are all reasons for a good break. In 2024, there is a total of 17 Hong Kong public holidays. This includes 14 Statutory Holidays and 3 General Holidays. All Statutory Holidays are also considered to be General Holidays. However, there are 3 General Holidays that are not considered Statutory Holidays. They are Good Friday, the day following Good Friday, and Easter Monday.

Now, you may be wondering what is the difference between Statutory Holidays and General Holidays. According to the Legislative Council of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (SAR) of the People’s Republic of China (LegCo)’s article on General Holidays and Statutory Holidays in Hong Kong, “white-collar workers, enjoy 17 general holidays while the other workers, mostly blue-collar workers, are entitled to 12 statutory holidays only”. Employees can refer to their employment contract to verify if they are entitled to all public holidays or just Statutory Holidays only. However, there has been an ongoing effort to standardize all public holidays by increasing the number of Statutory Holidays. The first to be done so is the Birthday of the Buddha, which was added to the list of Statutory Holidays in 2021. And the newly added statutory holiday from 2024 onwards is the first weekday after Christmas Day. For ease of explanation, this article will be talking about all Hong Kong public holidays 2024 including non-Statutory Holidays.

Hong Kong Public Holidays 2024 Statutory Holiday/ General Holiday Observed Date Day of Week
The first day of January* Statutory January 1, 2024 Monday
Lunar New Year’s Day Statutory February 10, 2024 Saturday
The third day of Lunar New Year Statutory February 12, 2024 Monday
The fourth day of Lunar New Year ** Statutory February 13, 2024 Tuesday
Good Friday General March 29, 2024 Friday
The day following Good Friday General March 30, 2024 Saturday
Easter Monday General April 1, 2024 Monday
Ching Ming Festival Statutory April 4, 2024 Thursday
Labour Day Statutory May 1, 2024 Wednesday
The Birthday of the Buddha Statutory May 15, 2024 Wednesday
Tuen Ng Festival Statutory June 10, 2024 Monday
Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Establishment Day Statutory July 1, 2024 Monday
The day following the Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival Statutory September 18, 2024 Wednesday
National Day Statutory October 1, 2024 Tuesday
Chung Yeung Festival Statutory October 11, 2024 Friday
Chinese Winter Solstice Festival or Christmas Day (at the option of the employer) Statutory December 21, 2024 or December 25, 2024 Saturday or Wednesday
The first weekday after Christmas Day*** Statutory December 26, 2024 Thursday
*All employees are entitled to the above statutory holidays. If the statutory holiday falls on a rest day, a holiday should be granted on the day following the rest day which is not a statutory holiday or an alternative holiday or a substituted holiday or a rest day. An employee having been employed under a continuous contract for not less than 3 months is entitled to the holiday pay which is equivalent to the average daily wages earned by the employee in the 12-month period preceding the holiday.

**According to the Employment Ordinance, when either Lunar New Year's Day, the second day of the Lunar New Year or the third day of the Lunar New Year falls on a Sunday, the fourth day of the Lunar New Year is designated as a statutory holiday in substitution; and in the event that the day following the Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival falls on a Sunday, the day thereafter (i.e. the 17th day of the eighth month of the lunar calendar) is designated as a statutory holiday in substitution. As the second day of Lunar New Year of 2024 falls on a Sunday, the fourth day of Lunar New Year will be designated as a statutory holiday.

***According to the Employment (Amendment) Ordinance 2021, the newly added statutory holiday from 2024 onwards is the first weekday after Christmas Day.

(Statutory Holidays for 2024, Labour Department of Hong Kong; General holidays for 2024, GovHK

The First Day of January

January 1, 2024 (Monday)

The first holiday of the year starts on the very first day! Don’t forget to join in the Hong Kong New Year Countdown Celebrations to usher in the new year with fireworks and music!

Please refer to the following table to plan for a long break:

Holiday PeriodDurationLeave DateNumber of Leave Days
December 30, 2024 (Saturday) to January 07, 2024 (Sunday)9 daysJanuary 2, 2024 (Tuesday) to January 5, 2024 (Friday)4 days
Enjoy brilliant fireworks during the Hong Kong New Year Countdown!

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Enjoy brilliant fireworks during the Hong Kong New Year Countdown!

Lunar New Year

Feburary 10, 2024 (Saturday) to Feburary 13, 2024 (Tuesday)

The Lunar New Year is one of the biggest celebrations in Hong Kong! Preparations for this festival start weeks ahead with spring cleaning and grocery shopping for the reunion dinner. During this festive season, families hold gatherings to catch up with one another and send well wishes to each other with red packets. As the second day of the Lunar New Year falls on a Sunday, the fourth day of the Lunar New Year (Feburary 13, 2024) is designated as a holiday.

Please refer to the following table to plan for a long break:

Holiday PeriodDurationLeave DateNumber of Leave Days
Feburary 10, 2024 (Saturday) to Feburary 18, 2024 (Sunday)9 daysFebrary 14, 2024 (Wednesday) and Febrary 16, 2024 (Friday)3 days
Lunar New Year is one of the most important festivals in Hong Kong

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Lunar New Year is one of the most important festivals in Hong Kong

Easter&Ching Ming Festival

Easter: March 29, 2024 (Friday) to April 1, 2024 (Monday)

Plan a fun Easter egg hunt to celebrate Easter Monday!

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Plan a fun Easter egg hunt to celebrate Easter Monday!

Easter is a Christian holiday commemorating the resurrection of Jesus Christ. This day is often celebrated with fun activities such as Easter egg hunts. Please note that Easter Monday is considered as non-statutory holiday in Hong Kong.

Ching Ming Festival: April 4, 2024(Thursday)

Ching Ming Festival, also known as the Tomb-Sweeping Festival, is when families pay respect to their ancestors by cleaning their gravesites and presenting offerings.

Please refer to the following table to plan for a long break:

Holiday PeriodDurationLeave DateNumber of Leave Days
March 29, 2024 (Friday) to April 7, 2024 (Sunday)10 daysApril 2, 2024 (Tuesday), April 3, 2024 (Wednesday), and April 5, 2024(Friday)3 days

Labour Day

Labour Day: May 1, 2024 (Wednesday)

Labour Day is the day when we pay tribute to the contributions of workers and celebrate their achievements. Indeed, there isn’t a more appropriate way of saying thanks than a holiday!

Please refer to the following table to plan for a long weekend:

Holiday PeriodDurationLeave DateNumber of Leave Days
May 1, 2024 (Wednesday) to May 5, 2024 (Sunday)5 daysMay 2, 2024-May 3, 20242 day
Let us pay tribute to the contribution of workers on Labour Day.

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Let us pay tribute to the contribution of workers on Labour Day.

The Birthday of the Buddha

May 15, 2024 (Wednesday)

Buddhism is a major religion in Hong Kong. Hence, an important religious celebration is the Birthday of the Buddha! This festival takes place on the 8th day of the 4th month in the Chinese lunar calendar, and it falls on May 15, 2024 this year. The Birthday of the Buddha is also the most recent holiday to be added to the list of statutory holidays in Hong Kong.

Please refer to the following table to plan for a long weekend:

Holiday PeriodDurationLeave DateNumber of Leave Days
May 15, 2024 (Wednesday) to May 19, 2024 (Sunday)5 daysMay 16, 2024-May 17, 20242 day
The Big Buddha on Lantau Island

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The Big Buddha on Lantau Island

Tuen Ng Festival

June 10, 2024 (Monday)

Tuen Ng Festival, also known as the Dragon Boat Festival, falls on the fifth day of the fifth month in the lunar calendar. This festival commemorates the death of Qu Yuan, a patriotic poet and minister who served the State of Chu during the Warring States period. On this day, you can participate in dragon boat races and indulge in delicious sticky rice dumplings!
Dragon boats competing on the waters in Hong Kong

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Dragon boats competing on the waters in Hong Kong

Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Establishment Day

July 1, 2024 (Monday)

The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Establishment Day celebrates the end of British colonial rule and the transfer of Hong Kong’s sovereignty to the People’s Republic of China in 1997. This day is celebrated with fireworks displays, dragon dances and music performances.
The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Establishment Day is celebrated with fireworks and dragon dances.

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The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Establishment Day is celebrated with fireworks and dragon dances.

The Day Following the Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival

September 18, 2024 (Saturday)

The Mid-Autumn Festival is held on the 15th day of the 8th month of the Chinese lunar calendar, and this is the day when the moon is believed to look the biggest and brightest! On the evening of the festival, people light up their lanterns and enjoy mooncakes while admiring the full moon. As most celebrations take place at night, the next day is designated as a public holiday.

Please refer to the following table to plan for a long weekend:

Holiday PeriodDurationLeave DateNumber of Leave Days
September 14, 2024 (Saturday) to September 22, 2024 (Sunday)9 daysSeptember 16-Septerber 17, September 19-September 204 days
Celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival with lanterns, mooncakes and the full moon

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Celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival with lanterns, mooncakes and the full moon

National Day

October 1, 2024 (Tuesday)

Hong Kong celebrates National Day on October 1 which marks the founding of the People’s Republic of China on October 1, 1949.

Please refer to the following table to plan for a long weekend:

Holiday PeriodDurationLeave DateNumber of Leave Days
September 28, 2024 (Saturday) to October 1, 2024 (Tuesday)4 daysSeptember 30, 2024 (Monday)1 day

Chung Yeung Festival

October 11, 2024 (Friday)

Chung Yeung Festival takes place on the 9th day of the 9th month in the lunar calendar, and it is also called the “Double Ninth Festival”. Common activities on this day include hiking mountains and visiting ancestors’ graves.

Chinese Winter Solstice Festival

December 21, 2024 (Saturday)

The Chinese Winter Solstice Festival marks the day with the shortest daytime of the year. The classic tradition is to eat some glutinous rice balls on this day. Employers have the choice of marking either the Chinese Winter Solstice Festival or Christmas Day as the holiday. However, the Winter Solstice Festival is rarely chosen as a public holiday.

Christmas Day

December 25, 2024 (Monday) to December 26, 2024 (Thursday)

Before you know it, it’s the end of the year again! Celebrate this festive season with Christmas tree decorations, family feasts and of course, Christmas presents! Please note that while Christmas Day is a statutory holiday, the day after Christmas Day is a non-statutory holiday.

Please refer to the following table to plan for a long break:

Holiday PeriodDurationLeave DateNumber of Leave Days
December 21, 2024 (Saturday) to December 29, 2024 (Sunday)9 daysDecember 23 to December 24, December 273 days
Celebrate this festive season with Christmas tree decorations and sumptuous feasts!

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Celebrate this festive season with Christmas tree decorations and sumptuous feasts!

FAQ

FAQs about Hong Kong Holidays 2024

  • How many Hong Kong public holidays 2024 are there?

    There are 17 Hong Kong public holidays 2024. This includes 14 Statutory Holidays and 3 General Holidays.
  • What is the longest break I can plan for?

    With just 3 days of leave, employees can enjoy 10 consecutive days of break from March 29, 2024 to April 7, 2024.
  • What is the date for the Lunar New Year 2024?

    The date is Febrary 10, 2024. As the second day of the Lunar New Year falls on a Sunday, the fourth day will be designated as a statutory holiday.
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