Hong Kong school holidays 2026
Next school holiday: Christmas and New Year Holidays, 24 Dec 2026 (Thu) – 2 Jan 2027 (Sat) (10 days). EDB-style local school breaks — Lunar New Year, Easter, summer and Christmas.
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days until the next school holiday
Next school holiday in Hong Kong
Christmas and New Year Holidays begin on — 52 days away.
When does school start in Hong Kong?
The 2027 school year begins on .
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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.
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| Period | Dates | Days | |
|---|---|---|---|
Winter TermTermTerm | Dates5 Jan 2026 (Mon) – 11 Feb 2026 (Wed) | Representative reopen after Christmas/New Year holidays (schools typically resume the first weekday after the break). | Days38 |
Lunar New Year HolidaysBreakBreak | Dates12 Feb 2026 (Thu) – 21 Feb 2026 (Sat) | 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. | Days10 |
Spring TermTermTerm | Dates23 Feb 2026 (Mon) – 2 Apr 2026 (Thu) | Days39 | |
Easter HolidaysBreakBreak | Dates3 Apr 2026 (Fri) – 11 Apr 2026 (Sat) | Includes Good Friday (3 Apr) and the Easter public-holiday cluster. Exact school break length can vary. | Days9 |
Summer TermTermTerm | Dates13 Apr 2026 (Mon) – 9 Jul 2026 (Thu) | Representative last teaching stretch before summer vacation. | Days88 |
Summer HolidaysBreakBreak | Dates10 Jul 2026 (Fri) – 31 Aug 2026 (Mon) | Typical local-school summer vacation through end of August. Exact start/end dates are school-set. | Days53 |
Autumn TermTermTerm | Dates1 Sept 2026 (Tue) – 23 Dec 2026 (Wed) | Many local schools open around 1 September for the 2026/27 school year. International schools may start earlier. | Days114 |
Christmas and New Year HolidaysBreakBreak | Dates24 Dec 2026 (Thu) – 2 Jan 2027 (Sat) | From the EDB example whole-day school calendar for 2026/27 (10 days). | Days10 |
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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
Sky bars show school terms, and amber bars show school breaks across 2026.
School terms: Winter Term, 5 Jan 2026 (Mon) – 11 Feb 2026 (Wed); Spring Term, 23 Feb 2026 (Mon) – 2 Apr 2026 (Thu); Summer Term, 13 Apr 2026 (Mon) – 9 Jul 2026 (Thu); Autumn Term, 1 Sept 2026 (Tue) – 23 Dec 2026 (Wed). School breaks: Lunar New Year Holidays, 12 Feb 2026 (Thu) – 21 Feb 2026 (Sat); Easter Holidays, 3 Apr 2026 (Fri) – 11 Apr 2026 (Sat); Summer Holidays, 10 Jul 2026 (Fri) – 31 Aug 2026 (Mon); Christmas and New Year Holidays, 24 Dec 2026 (Thu) – 2 Jan 2027 (Sat)
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FAQ
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.
What is the next school holiday in Hong Kong?
The next school holiday in Hong Kong is Christmas and New Year Holidays, starting 24 Dec 2026 (Thu) (2026).
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 schools currently on holiday in Hong Kong?
No. The next school holiday is Christmas and New Year Holidays, starting 24 Dec 2026 (Thu).
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.
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.
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.
When does school start in Hong Kong?
The 2027 Education Bureau, Hong Kong SAR school year begins on 4 Jan 2027 (Mon).