The first weekday after Christmas Day (observed)

📣 Traveler notes

Hong Kong is a cosmopolitan city blending deep Chinese heritage with visible British cultural influence, also reflecting diverse regional influences.

• Western holiday decorations are visible, and most shops and restaurants operate, though expect large crowds due to shopping.
• Many venues offer special holiday meals that require advance booking.
• The city decorates for various festivals, including a prominent Halloween celebration.
• While general Chinese dining etiquette applies, Western restaurants offer non-chopstick alternatives.
• The date of this public holiday may shift to ensure it falls on a weekday.
• Use chopsticks for Chinese dining, though standard Western cutlery is available at Western establishments. When using chopsticks, never stick them vertically into rice, as this is associated with funerary rites. When offered tea, it is customary to tap the table twice or thrice as a gesture of thanks. It is common practice to use hot tea to rinse dishes.