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Public Holiday
Nationwide
Chung Yeung Festival
Monday, October 19, 2026
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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
3-Day Block
SAT
17
Weekend
SUN
18
Weekend
MON
19
Holiday
3-day weekend (October 17 – October 19)
📣 Traveler notes
Hong Kong is a diverse metropolis, primarily populated by Chinese people, but still shows visible British influence. It is a global center incorporating cultural influences from various parts of Asia.
- Major festivals like Chinese New Year and the Dragon Boat Festival are widely celebrated, often featuring lion dances.
- Halloween is popular, with celebrations, decorations, and events available in shopping centers and entertainment areas.
- Christmas incorporates traditional Western decorations; most shops and restaurants are open, and high-end venues often offer special, advance-booked meals.
- Travelers should anticipate large crowds, especially during major public holidays and sale periods.
About this holiday
The Chung Yeung Festival (Double Ninth Festival) is a traditional Chinese holiday celebrated on the ninth day of the ninth lunar month. It is a statutory public holiday in Hong Kong and Macau, and is observed across several East Asian countries. Its origins are historically traced back to the Eastern Han dynasty.