Hong Kong's holidays mainly include public holidays and statutory holidays. According to the Public Holidays Ordinance, employees are entitled to 17 days of public holidays each year, which are usually more than statutory holidays.
Public holidays generally apply to employees of banks, educational institutions, public offices, and government departments, and are therefore also known as 'bank holidays.。
Specifically, Hong Kong's public holidays include
New Year’s Day (January 1): The first day of the new year,Spring Festival (during the Lunar New Year period)Usually lasts for several days, with specific dates determined by the lunar calendarGood Friday (April 1)The Friday before EasterEaster Monday (April 1)The first Monday after Easter"Labor Day (May 1)Dragon Boat Festival (the 5th day of the 5th lunar month)Usually in June of the Gregorian calendarHong Kong Special Administrative Region Establishment Day (July 1).The day after the Mid-Autumn Festival (the second day after the 15th day of the eighth lunar month).National Day (October 1)China National DayChung Yeung Festival (the 9th day of the 9th lunar month)Usually in October of the Gregorian calendarChristmas Day (December 25),
In addition, Hong Kong has some unique statutory holidays, such as the day after Good Friday, Buddha's Birthday, and Ching Ming Festival. These holidays do not exist or have different names in mainland China.。