Hong Kong Public Holidays in 2017
Hong Kong has a total of 33 holidays in 2017. 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 |
Sunday, January 1, 2017 | New Year’s Day is the first day of the year, or January 1, in the Gregorian calendar. |
| New Year's Day observed |
Monday, January 2, 2017 | New Year’s Day is the first day of the year, or January 1, in the Gregorian calendar. |
| Lunar New Year's Day |
Saturday, January 28, 2017 | 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 |
Sunday, January 29, 2017 | Second Day of Lunar New Year is a national holiday in Hong Kong |
| Third Day of Lunar New Year |
Monday, January 30, 2017 | Third Day of Lunar New Year is a national holiday in Hong Kong |
| Fourth Day of Lunar New Year |
Tuesday, January 31, 2017 | Fourth Day of Lunar New Year is a national holiday in Hong Kong |
| Valentine's Day |
Tuesday, February 14, 2017 | 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 |
Monday, March 20, 2017 | March Equinox in Hong Kong (Hong Kong) |
| Tomb Sweeping Day |
Tuesday, April 4, 2017 | Tomb Sweeping Day is a national holiday in Hong Kong |
| Good Friday |
Friday, April 14, 2017 | Good Friday is a global Christian observance two days before Easter Sunday. |
| Holy Saturday |
Saturday, April 15, 2017 | Holy Saturday is the day before Easter Sunday. |
| Easter Sunday |
Sunday, April 16, 2017 | Easter Sunday commemorates Jesus Christ’s resurrection, according to Christian belief. |
| Easter Monday |
Monday, April 17, 2017 | Easter Monday is the day after Easter Sunday. |
| Labour Day |
Monday, May 1, 2017 | Labor Day, International Workers' Day, and May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world. |
| Buddha's Birthday |
Wednesday, May 3, 2017 | Buddha's Birthday is a national holiday in Hong Kong |
| Mother's Day |
Sunday, May 14, 2017 | Mother’s Day celebrates the achievements and efforts of mothers and mother figures. |
| Dragon Boat Festival |
Tuesday, May 30, 2017 | Dragon Boat Festival is a national holiday in Hong Kong |
| Father's Day |
Sunday, June 18, 2017 | Father’s Day celebrates fatherhood and male parenting on different dates worldwide. |
| June Solstice |
Wednesday, June 21, 2017 | June Solstice in Hong Kong (Hong Kong) |
| Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Establishment Day |
Saturday, July 1, 2017 | Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Establishment Day is a national holiday in Hong Kong |
| Hungry Ghost Festival |
Tuesday, September 5, 2017 | Hungry Ghost Festival is a observance in Hong Kong |
| Confucius' Birthday |
Sunday, September 17, 2017 | Confucius' Birthday is a observance in Hong Kong |
| September Equinox |
Friday, September 22, 2017 | September Equinox in Hong Kong (Hong Kong) |
| National Day |
Sunday, October 1, 2017 | National Day is a national holiday in Hong Kong |
| National Day observed |
Monday, October 2, 2017 | National Day is a national holiday in Hong Kong |
| Mid-Autumn Festival |
Wednesday, October 4, 2017 | Mid-Autumn Festival is a observance in Hong Kong |
| Day after Mid-Autumn Festival |
Thursday, October 5, 2017 | Day after Mid-Autumn Festival is a national holiday in Hong Kong |
| Chung Yeung Festival |
Saturday, October 28, 2017 | Chung Yeung Festival is a national holiday in Hong Kong |
| Halloween |
Tuesday, October 31, 2017 | Halloween is a festive occasion that is celebrated in many countries on October 31 each year. |
| December Solstice |
Thursday, December 21, 2017 | December Solstice in Hong Kong (Hong Kong) |
| Christmas Day |
Monday, December 25, 2017 | Christmas Day is one of the biggest Christian celebrations and falls on December 25 in the Gregorian calendar. |
| First Weekday After Christmas Day |
Tuesday, December 26, 2017 | First Weekday After Christmas Day is a national holiday in Hong Kong |
| New Year’s Eve |
Sunday, December 31, 2017 | New Year’s Eve is the last day of the year, December 31, in the Gregorian calendar. |
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