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Macao, Mainland and Hong Kong holidays

Arrivals peak on the second to fifth days of a Mainland long holiday (days three to five of Chinese New Year in 2026, day two of May Day and day four of National Day); the last day is mostly departures, with arrivals back to normal. Here are the holidays by region, with the first and last days of Mainland long holidays marked.

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First and last days of Mainland long holidays

Holidays and border peaks

Macao

  • Tue 8 DecFeast of the Immaculate Conception
  • Sun 20 DecMacao SAR Establishment Day
  • Mon 21 DecCompensatory day (civil service)
  • Tue 22 DecWinter Solstice
  • Thu 24 DecChristmas Eve
  • Fri 25 DecChristmas Day
  • Thu 31 DecNew Year's Eve (afternoon, civil service)
  • Fri 1 JanNew Year's Day
  • Fri 5 FebLunar New Year's Eve (afternoon
  • Sat 6 FebLunar New Year's Day
  • Sun 7 Feb2nd day of Lunar New Year
  • Mon 8 Feb3rd day of Lunar New Year
  • Tue 9 FebCompensatory day (civil service)
  • Wed 10 FebCompensatory day (civil service)
  • Fri 26 MarGood Friday
  • Sat 27 MarHoly Saturday
  • Mon 29 MarCompensatory day (civil service)
  • Mon 5 AprChing Ming Festival
  • Sat 1 MayLabour Day
  • Mon 3 MayCompensatory day (civil service)

Mainland

Mainland China's official 2027 holiday schedule is not out yet; these dates are estimates

  • Fri 1 JanNew Year's DayEstimated
  • Sat 2 JanNew Year holidayEstimated
  • Sun 3 JanNew Year holidayEstimated
  • Fri 5 FebSpring Festival (Eve)Estimated
  • Sat 6 FebSpring Festival (Day 1)Estimated
  • Sun 7 FebSpring Festival (Day 2)Estimated
  • Mon 8 FebSpring Festival (Day 3)Estimated
  • Tue 9 FebSpring Festival holidayEstimated
  • Wed 10 FebSpring Festival holidayEstimated
  • Thu 11 FebSpring Festival holidayEstimated
  • Fri 12 FebSpring Festival holidayEstimated
  • Sat 3 AprQingming holidayEstimated
  • Sun 4 AprQingming holidayEstimated
  • Mon 5 AprQingming FestivalEstimated

Hong Kong

  • Fri 25 DecChristmas Day
  • Sat 26 DecThe first weekday after Christmas Day
  • Fri 1 JanThe first day of January
  • Sat 6 FebLunar New Year's Day
  • Mon 8 FebThe third day of Lunar New Year
  • Tue 9 FebThe fourth day of Lunar New Year
  • Fri 26 MarGood Friday
  • Sat 27 MarThe day following Good Friday
  • Mon 29 MarEaster Monday
  • Mon 5 AprChing Ming Festival