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Public Holiday
Nationwide
Boxing Day
Tuesday, December 26, 2028
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🏪 What's open
- Banks Closed
- Government offices Closed
- Schools Closed
- Shops Varies
- Restaurants Reduced
- Public transit Reduced
- Stock market Closed
- Post office Closed
🛋️ Long weekend potential
4-Day Block
SAT
23
Weekend
SUN
24
Weekend
MON
25
Bridge Day
TUE
26
Holiday
4-day weekend with a bridge day on December 25
📣 Traveler notes
Hong Kong features a unique blend of Chinese culture and visible British influences, alongside diverse global cultural elements.
- The celebration mixes Western holiday traditions with local flair. Expect typical Western holiday decorations throughout the city, and most shops and restaurants will remain open. Reservations are often necessary for special meals at high-end restaurants. Due to sales and festivities, prepare for significant crowds.
- When dining, use chopsticks for Chinese meals, but Western cutlery is available in Western restaurants. Avoid placing chopsticks upright in rice (it is considered bad luck). Do not use chopsticks to move dishes or make excessive noise. To show thanks when receiving tea, tap the table with two or three fingers. If you need a refill, leave the pot lid open. Some restaurants may provide a bowl for rinsing utensils with hot tea.
About this holiday
Boxing Day (or Offering Day) is celebrated on December 26th, the day following Christmas. Although originating in the UK, it is observed in several Commonwealth nations and traditionally involves donating gifts to those in need. The date may shift to the 27th or 28th to ensure it falls on a weekday.