Country comparison
China vs Hong Kong holidays 2026
Side-by-side public holidays: 6 in China, 18 in Hong Kong, 5 on the same date.
China: 6 holidaysHong Kong: 18 holidaysSame date: 5
China — 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan 2026 | Thursday | New Year's Day |
| 17 Feb 2026 | Tuesday | Chinese New Year (Spring Festival) |
| 1 May 2026 | Friday | Labour Day |
| 19 Jun 2026 | Friday | Dragon Boat Festival |
| 25 Sep 2026 | Friday | Mid-Autumn Festival |
| 1 Oct 2026 | Thursday | National Day |
Hong Kong — 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan 2026 | Thursday | New Year's Day |
| 17 Feb 2026 | Tuesday | Chinese New Year |
| 18 Feb 2026 | Wednesday | The second day of Chinese New Year |
| 19 Feb 2026 | Thursday | The third day of Chinese New Year |
| 5 Apr 2026 | Sunday | Tomb-Sweeping Day |
| 6 Apr 2026 | Monday | Easter Monday |
| 7 Apr 2026 | Tuesday | Tomb-Sweeping Day (observed) |
| 1 May 2026 | Friday | Labor Day |
| 24 May 2026 | Sunday | The Buddha's Birthday |
| 25 May 2026 | Monday | The Buddha's Birthday (observed) |
| 19 Jun 2026 | Friday | Dragon Boat Festival |
| 1 Jul 2026 | Wednesday | Hong Kong S.A.R. Establishment Day |
| 26 Sep 2026 | Saturday | The Day following Mid-Autumn Festival |
| 1 Oct 2026 | Thursday | National Day |
| 18 Oct 2026 | Sunday | Double Ninth Festival |
| 19 Oct 2026 | Monday | Double Ninth Festival (observed) |
| 25 Dec 2026 | Friday | Christmas Day |
| 26 Dec 2026 | Saturday | The first weekday after Christmas Day |
FAQ
- Does China have more public holidays than Hong Kong?
- In 2026: 6 vs 18. Regional holidays are included in the counts.
- Which holidays fall on the same date?
- 5 dates overlap in 2026 — see both tables above.