Public Holidays

Public Holidays are an important moment for any foreign domestic workers. You will find here a list of public holidays in different countries. Note that local regulation can restrict or specifically limit the public holidays for foreign domestic workers. Feel free to know more in our tips section.

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January2024

New Year's Day

New Year’s Day is the first day of the year, or January 1, in the Gregorian calendar.
National holiday

10

February2024

Lunar New Year's Days

Lunar New Year is the first day of the Chinese calendar, which is a lunisolar calendar mainly used for traditional celebrations.
National holiday

12

February2024

Third Day of Lunar New Year

Third Day of Lunar New Year is a national holiday in Hong Kong
National holiday

13

February2024

Fourth Day of Lunar New Year

Fourth Day of Lunar New Year is a national holiday in Hong Kong
National holiday

14

February2024

Valentine's Day

February 14 is Valentine's Day or Saint Valentine's Feast. The day of love owes its origins to ancient Roman and European Christian traditions.
Observance

20

March2024

March Equinox

March Equinox in Hong Kong (Hong Kong)
Season

29

March2024

Good Friday

Good Friday is a global Christian observance two days before Easter Sunday.
National holiday

30

March2024

Holy Saturday

Holy Saturday is the day before Easter Sunday.
National holiday

31

March2024

Easter Sunday

Easter Sunday commemorates Jesus Christ’s resurrection, according to Christian belief.
Observance

01

April2024

Easter Monday

Easter Monday is the day after Easter Sunday.
National holiday

04

April2024

Tomb Sweeping Day

Tomb Sweeping Day is a national holiday in Hong Kong
National holiday

01

May2024

Labour Day

Labor Day, International Workers' Day, and May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world.
National holiday

12

May2024

Mother's Day

Mother’s Day celebrates the achievements and efforts of mothers and mother figures.
Observance

15

May2024

Buddha's Birthday

Buddha's Birthday is a national holiday in Hong Kong
National holiday

10

June2024

Dragon Boat Festival

Dragon Boat Festival is a national holiday in Hong Kong
National holiday

16

June2024

Father's Day

Father’s Day celebrates fatherhood and male parenting on different dates worldwide.
Observance

20

June2024

June Solstice

June Solstice in Hong Kong (Hong Kong)
Season

01

July2024

Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Establishment Day

Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Establishment Day is a national holiday in Hong Kong
National holiday

17

August2024

Hungry Ghost Festival

Hungry Ghost Festival is a observance in Hong Kong
Observance

15

September2024

Confucius' Birthday

Confucius' Birthday is a observance in Hong Kong
Observance

17

September2024

Mid-Autumn Festival

Mid-Autumn Festival is a observance in Hong Kong
Observance

18

September2024

Day after Mid-Autumn Festival

Day after Mid-Autumn Festival is a national holiday in Hong Kong
National holiday

22

September2024

September Equinox

September Equinox in Hong Kong (Hong Kong)
Season

01

October2024

National Day of the People's Republic of China

National Day of the People's Republic of China is a national holiday in Hong Kong
National holiday

11

October2024

Chung Yeung Festival

Chung Yeung Festival is a national holiday in Hong Kong
National holiday

31

October2024

Halloween

Halloween is a festive occasion that is celebrated in many countries on October 31 each year.
Observance

21

December2024

December Solstice

December Solstice in Hong Kong (Hong Kong)
Season

25

December2024

Christmas Day

Christmas Day is one of the biggest Christian celebrations and falls on December 25 in the Gregorian calendar.
National holiday

26

December2024

First Weekday After Christmas Day

First Weekday After Christmas Day is a national holiday in Hong Kong
National holiday

31

December2024

New Year's Eve

New Year’s Eve is the last day of the year, December 31, in the Gregorian calendar.
Observance