In 2013 Hong Kong has altogether 18 public holidays around the year. Are ready to enjoy both Western and Chinese public holidays in Hong Kong? Influenced by both Chinese and Western culture, Hong Kong is considered as a place where West meets East. However, it is not only about culture and custom, but also holidays.
The great part of Hong Kong is citizens on this land can enjoy both Chinese and Western holidays…On both the Chinese holidays such as Mid-autumn Day, Tuen Ng Festival, Chinese New Year, China National Day as well as the Western like Easter and Christmas, Hong Kong residence can enjoy day-off…
The best of all is Hong Kong people can celebrate a holiday that only belongs to them: The Hong Kong SAR Establishment Day.
For the information of Hong Kong public holidays and related celebrations of the current year, check out Hong Kong Public Holidays.
2013 Hong Kong Public Holidays
Here are the lists of 2013 Hong Kong public holidays.
January 1 |
New Year’s Day (Tuesday) |
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February 10 |
Lunar New Year’s Day (Chinese New Year) (Sunday) |
February 11 |
The second Day of Lunar New Year (Monday) |
February 12 |
The third Day of Lunar New Year (Tuesday) |
February 13 * |
The fourth Day of Lunar New Year (Wednesday) |
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March 29 |
Good Friday (Friday) |
March 30 |
The day following Good Friday (Saturday) |
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April 1 |
Easter Monday (Monday) |
April 4 |
Ching Ming Festival (Thursday) |
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May 1 |
Labour Day (Wednesday) |
May 17 |
The Birthday of the Buddha (Friday) |
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June 12 |
Tuen Ng Festival (Wednesday) |
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July 1 |
Hong Kong SAR Establishment Day (Monday) |
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September 20 |
The day following Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival (Friday) |
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October 1 |
National Day (Tuesday) |
October 14 ** |
The Day following Chung Yeung Festival (Monday) |
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December 25 |
Christmas Day (Wednesday) |
December 26 |
The first weekday after Christmas Day (Thursday) |
* Hong Kong Government is very generous when it comes to official holidays. When either Lunar New Year’s Day, the second day of Lunar New Year or the third day of Lunar New Year falls on a Sunday, the fourth day of Lunar New Year will be a Public Holiday. ** In addition, since the Chung Yeung Festival 2013 will also fall on Sunday, the following day will be granted as an additional Public Holiday. |