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Public Holiday
Nationwide
The third day of Chinese New Year
Thursday, February 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
4-Day Block
THU
19
Holiday
FRI
20
Bridge Day
SAT
21
Weekend
SUN
22
Weekend
4-day weekend with a bridge day on February 20
📣 Traveler notes
Hong Kong is a diverse blend of Chinese, British, and regional cultural influences, marketing itself as Asia's World City.
- Major festive events (e.g., Dragon Boat festivals, Lion Dancing) are common.
- Halloween involves many people dressing up and partying.
- Christmas is celebrated with Western decorations; shops and restaurants typically remain open but expect large crowds.
- High-end restaurants often require advance booking for holiday meals.
- Use chopsticks for Chinese meals, but Western utensils are also available. Do not stick chopsticks vertically in rice or use them to move dishes or make noise. When receiving tea, thank the host by tapping the table with two or three fingers; keep the lid open for additional tea.
About this holiday
Specific details about customs for the third day of Chinese New Year are not provided; general information about Hong Kong's flag and culture is available.