Public Holidays

PUBLIC HOLIDAYS & CELEBRATIONS

Don’t wanna miss out on fun celebrations or even just in need of a little break from studying? Here are a few of Hong Kong’s most important celebrations to take note of in 2024-2025:

During Chinese New Year in Hong Kong, colorful lanterns, energetic lion dances, bustling markets, and delicious traditional foods fill the city with joy and prosperity. From interactive displays to festive decorations, there are plenty of events to celebrate the new year! The festivities often last beyond a day, allowing everyone to fully enjoy the celebrations.

Chinese New Year

The Mid-Autumn Festival, happening on September 17, 2024, is also known as the Moon Festival or Mooncake Festival. It's a time for families to get together and have a good time. In Hong Kong, this means sharing mooncakes, enjoying moon gazing, and taking part in fun events like lantern carnivals and the Tai Hang Fire Dragon Dance. Your campus might have similar vibes with events like these for everyone to join in and have a blast.

Mid-Autumn Festival

The Ching Ming Festival, on the 5th of April 2025, is a time of remembrance and reverence for ancestors. Families come together to honor their loved ones by tending to their graves, making offerings, and paying respects. In Hong Kong, this tradition is marked by cleaning gravesites, burning incense, and offering food and other items to the departed. It's a solemn yet significant occasion that emphasizes the importance of family and heritage.

Ching Ming Festival

The Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival, or Tuen Ng Festival, is a significant event that draws large crowds. The thrilling dragon boat races are a highlight, capturing the excitement of over 100,000 spectators. Next year, mark your calendars as the festival will take place on May 31, 2025.

Tuen Ng Festival (Dragon Boat Festival)

Last but certainly not least, Christmas! Christmas in Hong Kong is also quite a festive event in the winter in this city. You can see Christmas trees, exhibitions, and even promotions everywhere during this period. Usually, this is one of the prime times for international students to go back to their home country. But, if you are looking to stay, Bridges welcomes you to our Christmas gatherings this December!

Christmas

If those aren’t enough vacation days for you, click this link for a list of official public holidays in Hong Kong.

Last but certainly not least, Christmas! Christmas in Hong Kong is also quite a festive event in the winter in this city. You can see Christmas trees, exhibitions, and even promotions everywhere during this period. Usually, this is one of the prime times for international students to go back to their home country. But, if you are looking to stay, Bridges welcomes you to our Christmas gatherings this December!

If those aren’t enough vacation days for you, click this link for a list of official public holidays in Hong Kong.