Public Holiday Nationwide

Double Ninth Festival

Sunday, October 18, 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

📣 Traveler notes

Hong Kong is a major East Asian destination known for its cultural diversity, influenced by various regions.

During Halloween, decorations and costumes are visible in most shopping centres and restaurants.
Christmas celebrates a blend of Western traditions; shopping centres and shops generally remain open.
Reservations for special Christmas meals at high-end restaurants book quickly.
Expect large crowds, particularly during major sales periods.

About this holiday

The Double Ninth Festival is a traditional Chinese holiday, observed on the ninth day of the ninth lunar month. It is a statutory public holiday in Hong Kong and Macau.