Published in Hong Kong News on 07.05.2024

Hong Kong News: Hong Kong Unveils 2025 Public Holidays with Five Long Weekends

The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government has officially published the list of public holidays for the year 2025. In total, there will be 17 days of public holidays, with only two falling on Saturdays – the day after Good Friday and Tuen Ng Festival.

Excitingly, residents of Hong Kong can look forward to five long weekends throughout the year. These extended breaks will occur during the Lunar New Year, Ching Ming Festival, Easter, Buddha's Birthday, and Christmas holidays.

Below is the comprehensive list of public holidays in Hong Kong for 2025:

1. New Year's Day

• January 1, 2025 (Wednesday)

2. Lunar New Year

• January 29, 2025 (Wednesday)
• January 30, 2025 (Thursday)
• January 31, 2025 (Friday)
  (Enjoy a long weekend of five days)

3. Ching Ming Festival

• April 4, 2025 (Friday)
  (Enjoy a long weekend of three days)

4. Easter

• April 18, 2025 (Friday)
• April 19, 2025 (Saturday)
• April 21, 2025 (Monday)
  (Enjoy a long weekend of four days)

5. Labour Day

• May 1, 2025 (Thursday)

6. Birthday of the Buddha

• May 5, 2025 (Monday)
  (Enjoy a long weekend of three days)

7. Tuen Ng Festival

• May 31, 2025 (Saturday)

8. Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Establishment Day

• July 1, 2025 (Tuesday)

9. National Day

• October 1, 2025 (Wednesday)

10. The day following the Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival

• October 7, 2025 (Tuesday)

11. Chung Yeung Festival

• October 29, 2025 (Wednesday)

12. Christmas

• December 25, 2025 (Thursday)
• December 26, 2025 (Friday)
  (Enjoy a long weekend of four days)

With the release of this schedule, residents and visitors alike can plan their holidays and make the most of these upcoming long weekends in Hong Kong.