Public Holidays are an important moment for any foreign domestic workers. You will find here a list of public holidays in different countries. Note that local regulation can restrict or specifically limit the public holidays for foreign domestic workers. Feel free to know more in our tips section.
01
Jan2026
New Year's Day
New Year’s Day is the first day of the year, or January 1, in the Gregorian calendar.
National holiday
14
Feb2026
Valentine's Day
February 14 is Valentine's Day or Saint Valentine's Feast. The day of love owes its origins to ancient Roman and European Christian traditions.
Observance
17
Feb2026
Lunar New Year's Day
Lunar New Year is the first day of the Chinese calendar, which is a lunisolar calendar mainly used for traditional celebrations.
National holiday
18
Feb2026
Second Day of Lunar New Year
Second Day of Lunar New Year is a national holiday in Hong Kong
National holiday
19
Feb2026
Third Day of Lunar New Year
Third Day of Lunar New Year is a national holiday in Hong Kong
National holiday
20
Mar2026
March Equinox
March Equinox in Hong Kong (Hong Kong)
Season
03
Apr2026
Good Friday
Good Friday is a global Christian observance two days before Easter Sunday.
National holiday
04
Apr2026
Holy Saturday
Holy Saturday is the day before Easter Sunday.
National holiday
05
Apr2026
Tomb Sweeping Day
Tomb Sweeping Day is a national holiday in Hong Kong
National holiday
05
Apr2026
Easter Sunday
Easter Sunday commemorates Jesus Christ’s resurrection, according to Christian belief.
Observance
06
Apr2026
Day off for Tomb Sweeping Day
Tomb Sweeping Day is a national holiday in Hong Kong
National holiday
06
Apr2026
Easter Monday
Easter Monday is the day after Easter Sunday.
National holiday
07
Apr2026
Day off for Easter Monday
Easter Monday is the day after Easter Sunday.
National holiday
01
May2026
Labour Day
Labor Day, International Workers' Day, and May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world.
National holiday
10
May2026
Mother's Day
Mother’s Day celebrates the achievements and efforts of mothers and mother figures.
Observance
24
May2026
Buddha's Birthday
Buddha's Birthday is a national holiday in Hong Kong
National holiday
25
May2026
Day following Buddha's Birthday
Day following Buddha's Birthday is a national holiday in Hong Kong
National holiday
19
Jun2026
Dragon Boat Festival
Dragon Boat Festival is a national holiday in Hong Kong
National holiday
21
Jun2026
Father's Day
Father’s Day celebrates fatherhood and male parenting on different dates worldwide.
Observance
21
Jun2026
June Solstice
June Solstice in Hong Kong (Hong Kong)
Season
01
Jul2026
Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Establishment Day
Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Establishment Day is a national holiday in Hong Kong
National holiday
27
Aug2026
Hungry Ghost Festival
Hungry Ghost Festival is a observance in Hong Kong
Observance
20
Sep2026
Confucius' Birthday
Confucius' Birthday is a observance in Hong Kong
Observance
23
Sep2026
September Equinox
September Equinox in Hong Kong (Hong Kong)
Season
25
Sep2026
Mid-Autumn Festival
Mid-Autumn Festival is a observance in Hong Kong
Observance
26
Sep2026
Day after Mid-Autumn Festival
Day after Mid-Autumn Festival is a national holiday in Hong Kong
National holiday
01
Oct2026
National Day
National Day is a national holiday in Hong Kong
National holiday
18
Oct2026
Chung Yeung Festival
Chung Yeung Festival is a national holiday in Hong Kong
National holiday
19
Oct2026
Day off for Chung Yeung Festival
Chung Yeung Festival is a national holiday in Hong Kong
National holiday
31
Oct2026
Halloween
Halloween is a festive occasion that is celebrated in many countries on October 31 each year.
Observance
21
Dec2026
December Solstice
December Solstice in Hong Kong (Hong Kong)
Season
25
Dec2026
Christmas Day
Christmas Day is one of the biggest Christian celebrations and falls on December 25 in the Gregorian calendar.
National holiday
26
Dec2026
First Weekday After Christmas Day
First Weekday After Christmas Day is a national holiday in Hong Kong
National holiday
31
Dec2026
New Year’s Eve
New Year’s Eve is the last day of the year, December 31, in the Gregorian calendar.