New Year's Day is a public holiday in Hong Kong, observed on January 1, 2026. It is locally known as 元旦新年. This is a national holiday observed across the entire country.
Holiday Details
| Holiday | New Year's Day |
| Local Name | 元旦新年 |
| Date | January 1, 2026 |
| Country |  Hong Kong |
| Type | Public |
| National | Yes — observed nationwide |
Frequently Asked Questions
All Public Holidays in Hong Kong
| Date | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-17 | Lunar New Year | Public |
| 2026-02-18 | Second day of Lunar New Year | Public |
| 2026-02-19 | Third day of Lunar New Year | Public |
| 2026-04-03 | Good Friday | Public |
| 2026-04-04 | Holy Saturday | Public |
| 2026-04-04 | Ching Ming Festival | Public |
| 2026-04-06 | Easter Monday | Public |
| 2026-05-01 | Labour Day | Public |
| 2026-06-19 | Dragon Boat Festival | Public |
| 2026-07-01 | Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Establishment Day | Public |
| 2026-09-26 | Day following the Mid-Autumn Festival | Public |
| 2026-10-01 | National Day | Public |
| 2026-10-19 | Chung Yeung Festival | Public |
| 2026-12-25 | Christmas Day | Public |
| 2026-12-26 | Boxing Day | Public |
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