How can Hongkongers make the most of public holidays in 2027?

Residents can take long Easter break with four days’ leave and also enjoy more long weekends, according to authorities’ list of public holidays

Hong Kong residents can enjoy an 11-day-long holiday over the Easter and Ching Ming holidays in 2027 by applying for only four days of leave, according to the list of official public holidays released by authorities.

The Hong Kong government on Friday gazetted the dates for public holidays in 2027, with residents enjoying at least seven long weekends next year.

They can take advantage of the Christmas and New Year holidays at the end of 2026 to enjoy a 10-day-long holiday by applying for only four days of leave.

The first three days of the Chinese New Year in 2027 are from Saturday, February 6, to Tuesday, February 8.

“As the second day of [the Chinese] Lunar New Year in 2027 falls on a Sunday, the fourth day of Lunar New Year will be designated as a general holiday in substitution,” a government spokesman said.

Residents can enjoy an 11-day break by taking four days of leave to connect the Easter and Ching Ming holidays from March 26 to April 5.