Hong Kong Calendar 2025

Key Hong Kong public holidays in 2025 include: • Lunar New Year (Jan 29-31): Three consecutive holidays • Easter Holidays (Apr 18-21): Good Friday, day following Good Friday, Easter Monday • Labour Day (May 1) • Buddha's Birthday (May 12) • Dragon Boat Festival (Jun 6) • HKSAR Establishment Day (Jul 1) • National Day (Oct 1) • Chung Yeung Festival (Oct 6) • Christmas Holidays (Dec 25-26) Most businesses and government offices are closed during these holidays.

Important information about Hong Kong statutory holidays: 1. Legal Requirements: • All employees are entitled to 17 statutory holidays • Employers must provide paid time off or compensation • Alternative holidays must be arranged within 60 days if work is required 2. Holiday Pay: • Full-time employees receive regular pay for statutory holidays • Must have worked continuously for 3 months to be eligible • Payment should be made on the normal pay day

Notable features of Hong Kong's 2025 holiday calendar: 1. Traditional Festivals: • Early Lunar New Year (January instead of February) • Mid-Autumn Festival falls on September 7 (holiday on following day) • Ching Ming and Chung Yeung festivals for ancestral worship 2. Extended Holiday Periods: • Three consecutive days for Lunar New Year • Four-day Easter holiday weekend • Christmas and Boxing Day 3. Cultural Significance: • Mix of Chinese traditional, Western, and local celebrations • Reflects Hong Kong's unique East-meets-West heritage

Business planning considerations: 1. Operating Hours: • Banks and financial markets close on public holidays • Retail typically operates with extended hours during festivals • Government offices and schools fully closed 2. Peak Periods: • Lunar New Year: Major business slowdown (late January) • Christmas/New Year: Increased retail activity • Summer holidays: Regular business operations 3. Cross-border Coordination: • Different holiday schedules from Mainland China • International business may need special arrangements • Plan ahead for cross-border transactions