Hong Kong Public Holidays in 2016
Hong Kong has a total of 32 holidays in 2016. In the table below, you will find the details of the holidays and when they are observed. All the information display below is also available via our API as well as downloadable as a csv. Signup here to get started.
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| Holiday | Date | Details |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day |
Friday, January 1, 2016 | New Year’s Day is the first day of the year, or January 1, in the Gregorian calendar. |
| Lunar New Year's Day |
Monday, February 8, 2016 | Lunar New Year is the first day of the Chinese calendar, which is a lunisolar calendar mainly used for traditional celebrations. |
| Second Day of Lunar New Year |
Tuesday, February 9, 2016 | Second Day of Lunar New Year is a national holiday in Hong Kong |
| Third Day of Lunar New Year |
Wednesday, February 10, 2016 | Third Day of Lunar New Year is a national holiday in Hong Kong |
| Valentine's Day |
Sunday, February 14, 2016 | February 14 is Valentine's Day or Saint Valentine's Feast. The day of love owes its origins to ancient Roman and European Christian traditions. |
| March Equinox |
Sunday, March 20, 2016 | March Equinox in Hong Kong (Hong Kong) |
| Good Friday |
Friday, March 25, 2016 | Good Friday is a global Christian observance two days before Easter Sunday. |
| Holy Saturday |
Saturday, March 26, 2016 | Holy Saturday is the day before Easter Sunday. |
| Easter Sunday |
Sunday, March 27, 2016 | Easter Sunday commemorates Jesus Christ’s resurrection, according to Christian belief. |
| Easter Monday |
Monday, March 28, 2016 | Easter Monday is the day after Easter Sunday. |
| Tomb Sweeping Day |
Monday, April 4, 2016 | Tomb Sweeping Day is a national holiday in Hong Kong |
| Labour Day |
Sunday, May 1, 2016 | Labor Day, International Workers' Day, and May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world. |
| Labour Day observed |
Monday, May 2, 2016 | Labor Day, International Workers' Day, and May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world. |
| Mother's Day |
Sunday, May 8, 2016 | Mother’s Day celebrates the achievements and efforts of mothers and mother figures. |
| Buddha's Birthday |
Saturday, May 14, 2016 | Buddha's Birthday is a national holiday in Hong Kong |
| Dragon Boat Festival |
Thursday, June 9, 2016 | Dragon Boat Festival is a national holiday in Hong Kong |
| Father's Day |
Sunday, June 19, 2016 | Father’s Day celebrates fatherhood and male parenting on different dates worldwide. |
| June Solstice |
Monday, June 20, 2016 | June Solstice in Hong Kong (Hong Kong) |
| Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Establishment Day |
Friday, July 1, 2016 | Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Establishment Day is a national holiday in Hong Kong |
| Hungry Ghost Festival |
Wednesday, August 17, 2016 | Hungry Ghost Festival is a observance in Hong Kong |
| Mid-Autumn Festival |
Thursday, September 15, 2016 | Mid-Autumn Festival is a observance in Hong Kong |
| Day after Mid-Autumn Festival |
Friday, September 16, 2016 | Day after Mid-Autumn Festival is a national holiday in Hong Kong |
| Confucius' Birthday |
Sunday, September 18, 2016 | Confucius' Birthday is a observance in Hong Kong |
| September Equinox |
Thursday, September 22, 2016 | September Equinox in Hong Kong (Hong Kong) |
| National Day |
Saturday, October 1, 2016 | National Day is a national holiday in Hong Kong |
| Chung Yeung Festival |
Monday, October 10, 2016 | Chung Yeung Festival is a national holiday in Hong Kong |
| Halloween |
Monday, October 31, 2016 | Halloween is a festive occasion that is celebrated in many countries on October 31 each year. |
| December Solstice |
Wednesday, December 21, 2016 | December Solstice in Hong Kong (Hong Kong) |
| Christmas Day |
Sunday, December 25, 2016 | Christmas Day is one of the biggest Christian celebrations and falls on December 25 in the Gregorian calendar. |
| First Weekday After Christmas Day |
Monday, December 26, 2016 | First Weekday After Christmas Day is a national holiday in Hong Kong |
| Christmas Day observed |
Tuesday, December 27, 2016 | Christmas Day observed is a national holiday in Hong Kong |
| New Year’s Eve |
Saturday, December 31, 2016 | New Year’s Eve is the last day of the year, December 31, in the Gregorian calendar. |
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