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Tomb-Sweeping Day

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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 culturally diverse city that blends Chinese heritage with influences from various global regions.

  • Dragon Boat festivals and races are popular cultural events, often held in key locations.
  • Lion dancing performances are frequently observed, particularly during Chinese New Year.
  • Halloween is celebrated with decorations and special activities, especially at theme parks.
  • Christmas features traditional Western decorations; expect crowds and special holiday dining experiences.
  • Major shopping centers and restaurants generally remain open during major holidays.

About this holiday

Tomb-Sweeping Day (Qingming Festival) is a traditional festival celebrated by Chinese communities. Falling on the first day of the fifth solar term (typically April 4-6), families visit ancestral tombs to clean gravesites and make ritual offerings, which include food and burning joss sticks and paper.