Winter Term
–
38 days
Representative reopen after Christmas/New Year holidays (schools typically resume the first weekday after the break).
Hong Kong School Holidays 2026: Term Dates
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.
Source: Education Bureau, Hong Kong SARLast verified
Next Hong Kong school holiday
55 days away
The next 2026 school holiday is Christmas and New Year Holidays, from 24 Dec 2026 to 2 Jan 2027 — 55 days away.
2026 school holiday dates
| Holiday | Start | End | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lunar New Year Holidays 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. | Start | End | Duration10 days |
| Easter Holidays Includes Good Friday (3 Apr) and the Easter public-holiday cluster. Exact school break length can vary. | Start | End | Duration9 days |
| Summer Holidays Typical local-school summer vacation through end of August. Exact start/end dates are school-set. | Start | End | Duration53 days |
| Christmas and New Year Holidays From the EDB example whole-day school calendar for 2026/27 (10 days). | Start | End | Duration10 days |
2026 school term dates
Spring Term
–
39 days
Summer Term
–
88 days
Representative last teaching stretch before summer vacation.
Autumn Term
–
114 days
Many local schools open around 1 September for the 2026/27 school year. International schools may start earlier.
School holiday periods
Lunar New Year Holidays school holidays 2026
Lunar New Year Holidays runs from 12 Feb 2026 (Thu) – 21 Feb 2026 (Sat) (10 days inclusive). The Lunar New Year Holidays end on 21 Feb 2026 (Sat). Spring Term begins and schools reopen on 23 Feb 2026 (Mon).
Easter Holidays school holidays 2026
Easter Holidays runs from 3 Apr 2026 (Fri) – 11 Apr 2026 (Sat) (9 days inclusive). The Easter Holidays end on 11 Apr 2026 (Sat). Summer Term begins and schools reopen on 13 Apr 2026 (Mon).
Summer Holidays school holidays 2026
Summer Holidays runs from 10 Jul 2026 (Fri) – 31 Aug 2026 (Mon) (53 days inclusive). The Summer Holidays end on 31 Aug 2026 (Mon). Autumn Term begins and schools reopen on 1 Sept 2026 (Tue).
Christmas and New Year Holidays school holidays 2026
Christmas and New Year Holidays runs from 24 Dec 2026 (Thu) – 2 Jan 2027 (Sat) (10 days inclusive).
Hong Kong school start and reopening dates in 2026
- School year starts
- After the Lunar New Year Holidays
- Schools reopen (Spring Term begins)
- After the Easter Holidays
- Schools reopen (Summer Term begins)
- After the Summer Holidays
- Schools reopen (Autumn Term begins)
- School year ends
Ideas for the Christmas and New Year holidays
With 10 days available, these destinations work well without spending most of the break travelling.
Taipei
Taiwan
Great for 4-5 days
Taipei is a good fit for this 10-day break because a 4-5 day trip fits within the available dates and it offers city sights and food.
- City
- Food
- Family
Explore TaipeiTokyo
Japan
Great for 7-9 days
Tokyo is a good fit for this 10-day break because a 7-9 day trip fits within the available dates and it offers theme parks and city sights.
- Theme parks
- City
- Family
Explore TokyoBangkok
Thailand
Great for 4-5 days
Bangkok is a good fit for this 10-day break because a 4-5 day trip fits within the available dates and it offers city sights and food.
- City
- Culture
- Food
Explore Bangkok
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FAQ
When are the Lunar New Year Holidays school holidays in Hong Kong in 2026?
The Lunar New Year Holidays run from 12 Feb 2026 (Thu) to 21 Feb 2026 (Sat) (10 days inclusive).
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 are the Easter Holidays school holidays in Hong Kong in 2026?
The Easter Holidays run from 3 Apr 2026 (Fri) to 11 Apr 2026 (Sat) (9 days inclusive).
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 are the Summer Holidays school holidays in Hong Kong in 2026?
The Summer Holidays run from 10 Jul 2026 (Fri) to 31 Aug 2026 (Mon) (53 days inclusive).
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 are the Christmas and New Year Holidays school holidays in Hong Kong in 2026?
The Christmas and New Year Holidays run from 24 Dec 2026 (Thu) to 2 Jan 2027 (Sat) (10 days inclusive).
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 do schools reopen after Lunar New Year Holidays in Hong Kong?
Schools reopen on 23 Feb 2026 (Mon) for the start of Spring Term.
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.
When do schools reopen after Easter Holidays in Hong Kong?
Schools reopen on 13 Apr 2026 (Mon) for the start of Summer Term.
When do schools reopen after Summer Holidays in Hong Kong?
Schools reopen on 1 Sept 2026 (Tue) for the start of Autumn Term.
When does Winter Term start in Hong Kong in 2026?
Winter Term runs from 5 Jan 2026 (Mon) to 11 Feb 2026 (Wed).
When does Spring Term start in Hong Kong in 2026?
Spring Term runs from 23 Feb 2026 (Mon) to 2 Apr 2026 (Thu).
When does Summer Term start in Hong Kong in 2026?
Summer Term runs from 13 Apr 2026 (Mon) to 9 Jul 2026 (Thu).
When does Autumn Term start in Hong Kong in 2026?
Autumn Term runs from 1 Sept 2026 (Tue) to 23 Dec 2026 (Wed).
When does the 2026 school year start in Hong Kong?
The 2026 school year starts on 5 Jan 2026 (Mon).
When does school end in Hong Kong in 2026?
The 2026 school year ends on 23 Dec 2026 (Wed).
What is the next school holiday in Hong Kong?
The next school holiday is Christmas and New Year Holidays, starting 24 Dec 2026 (Thu). See the Christmas and New Year Holidays section (#christmas-holidays-school-holidays) for full dates.
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Statistics
- School days
- 279
- Holiday days
- 82
- Terms
- 4
- Longest break
- 53d
- Shortest break
- 9d
- Avg break
- 20.5d
Summer Holidays
Easter Holidays
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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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