Hong Kong Public Holidays 2016

Below you'll find 2016's official holidays for Hong Kong. This list includes all government-recognized public holidays when businesses and offices may be closed.

Hong Kong

There are 22 public holidays in Hong Kong for 2016. There are also bank and optional holidays across the country. Explore calendars for different countries or religions to learn more about their significant dates.

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Date	Day	Holiday name
2016-01-01	Fri	New Year's Day
2016-02-08	Mon	Lunar New Year
2016-02-09	Tue	The second day of the Lunar New Year
2016-02-10	Wed	The third day of the Lunar New Year
2016-03-25	Fri	Good Friday
2016-03-26	Sat	Easter Saturday
2016-03-27	Sun	Easter Sunday
2016-03-28	Mon	Easter Monday
2016-04-04	Mon	Qingming Festival
2016-05-01	Sun	Labour Day
2016-05-02	Mon	Labour Day (substitute day)
2016-05-14	Sat	Birthday of the Buddha
2016-06-09	Thu	Dragon Boat Festival
2016-07-01	Fri	Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Establishment Day
2016-09-16	Fri	The day following the Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival
2016-10-01	Sat	National Day
2016-10-09	Sun	Chung Yeung Festival
2016-10-10	Mon	Chung Yeung Festival (substitute day)
2016-12-25	Sun	Christmas Day
2016-12-26	Mon	Christmas Day (substitute day)
2016-12-26	Mon	The first weekday after Christmas Day
2016-12-27	Tue	The first weekday after Christmas Day (substitute day)

Experience Hong Kong's Unique Culture Through its Public Holidays

Hong Kong's public holidays reflect its rich history and traditions. This guide highlights key celebrations that showcase Hong Kong's culture.