Hong Kong school holidays 2026
Summer Holidays is on now — 10 Jul 2026 (Fri) – 31 Aug 2026 (Mon) (53 days). EDB-style local school breaks — Lunar New Year, Easter, summer and Christmas.
See 2026 school holiday datesdays left of this school holiday
2026 calendar
Hong Kong local schools follow Education Bureau guidelines (about 190 school days and 90 holiday days). Exact calendars are school-set; dates below follow common local-school / EDB example patterns for Lunar New Year, Easter, summer and Christmas.
| Period | Dates | Days |
|---|---|---|
Winter TermTerm Representative reopen after Christmas/New Year holidays (schools typically resume the first weekday after the break). | 5 Jan 2026 (Mon) – 11 Feb 2026 (Wed) | 38 |
Lunar New Year HolidaysBreak Common local-school window covering Lunar New Year’s Day to the third day (17–19 Feb 2026) plus flanking school holidays. Confirm with your school. | 12 Feb 2026 (Thu) – 21 Feb 2026 (Sat) | 10 |
Spring TermTerm | 23 Feb 2026 (Mon) – 2 Apr 2026 (Thu) | 39 |
Easter HolidaysBreak Includes Good Friday (3 Apr) and the Easter public-holiday cluster. Exact school break length can vary. | 3 Apr 2026 (Fri) – 11 Apr 2026 (Sat) | 9 |
Summer TermTerm Representative last teaching stretch before summer vacation. | 13 Apr 2026 (Mon) – 9 Jul 2026 (Thu) | 88 |
Summer HolidaysBreak Typical local-school summer vacation through end of August. Exact start/end dates are school-set. | 10 Jul 2026 (Fri) – 31 Aug 2026 (Mon) | 53 |
Autumn TermTerm Many local schools open around 1 September for the 2026/27 school year. International schools may start earlier. | 1 Sept 2026 (Tue) – 23 Dec 2026 (Wed) | 114 |
Christmas and New Year HolidaysBreak From the EDB example whole-day school calendar for 2026/27 (10 days). | 24 Dec 2026 (Thu) – 2 Jan 2027 (Sat) | 10 |
At a glance
- School days
- 279
- Holiday days
- 82
- Terms
- 4
- Longest break
- 53d
- Shortest break
- 9d
- Avg break
- 20.5d
Summer Holidays
Easter Holidays
Year timeline
- Winter Term· 38d
- Lunar New Year Holidays· 10d
- Spring Term· 39d
- Easter Holidays· 9d
- Summer Term· 88d
- Summer Holidays· 53d
- Autumn Term· 114d
- Christmas and New Year Holidays· 10d
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FAQ
When are the next Hong Kong school holidays?
Local schools typically break for Lunar New Year, Easter, a long summer vacation and Christmas/New Year. The hub countdown shows the next upcoming break on the reference calendar; year pages list every term and holiday with dates.
Are TermBreaks dates the official Hong Kong school holidays?
Hong Kong schools draw up their own calendars under Education Bureau guidelines (generally about 190 school days and 90 holiday days, observing public holidays). TermBreaks uses the EDB example whole-day calendar and common local-school patterns, and links sources on every page. Always confirm with your school.
Do international schools in Hong Kong follow the same calendar?
No. International and ESF schools often start earlier (sometimes mid-August), add autumn half-terms, and set different break lengths. TermBreaks focuses on local / EDB-style calendars — check your school’s published calendar for critical plans.
How many major Hong Kong school holiday blocks are there each year?
Most local schools have four major breaks: Lunar New Year, Easter, summer vacation (typically July–August) and Christmas/New Year. Schools may also schedule discretionary holidays and staff development days when students do not attend.
Where can I verify Hong Kong school holiday dates?
Check the Education Bureau guidelines and example calendars at https://www.edb.gov.hk/en/curriculum-development/resource-support/guidelines-sch-calendar/index.html, plus your school’s published calendar. TermBreaks links sources and last-verified dates on every calendar page and on the methodology page.
Do all local schools in Hong Kong share identical dates?
Not exactly. Schools must observe public holidays and meet EDB school-day requirements, but exact term-break start/end dates and discretionary holidays can differ. Use your school’s calendar for bookings.
When is Lunar New Year Holidays in Hong Kong 2026?
Lunar New Year Holidays runs from February 12, 2026 to February 21, 2026 (10 days) on the reference calendar used here. Confirm with your school before booking travel.
When is Easter Holidays in Hong Kong 2026?
Easter Holidays runs from April 3, 2026 to April 11, 2026 (9 days) on the reference calendar used here. Confirm with your school before booking travel.
When is Summer Holidays in Hong Kong 2026?
Summer Holidays runs from July 10, 2026 to August 31, 2026 (53 days) on the reference calendar used here. Confirm with your school before booking travel.
When is Christmas and New Year Holidays in Hong Kong 2026?
Christmas and New Year Holidays runs from December 24, 2026 to January 2, 2027 (10 days) on the reference calendar used here. Confirm with your school before booking travel.
When does the 2026 Hong Kong school year end for summer?
Summer vacation on the reference calendar begins after the final teaching stretch of the school year (around early–mid July in the EDB example). Check the year calendar table, then confirm with your school.
Are staff development days included in the Hong Kong 2026 holiday list?
No. TermBreaks lists major term breaks. Staff development days and discretionary holidays when students stay home are school-specific and may not appear as term breaks.