Hong Kong vs New Zealand school holidays 2026
Compare school holiday dates in Hong Kong and New Zealand, see when the breaks overlap, and find shared periods for family travel in 2026.
Hong Kong and New Zealand share 29 school-holiday days in 2026. The longest overlap is 10 Jul 2026 (Fri) – 19 Jul 2026 (Sun), lasting 10 days.
10 Jul 2026 (Fri) – 19 Jul 2026 (Sun)
10 days together
80
holiday days
62
holiday days
29
3 overlap periods
Annual school holiday timeline 2026
Blue and amber bars show each location's school breaks. Green shows days when both calendars overlap.
Hong Kong: 12 Feb 2026 (Thu) – 21 Feb 2026 (Sat); 3 Apr 2026 (Fri) – 11 Apr 2026 (Sat); 10 Jul 2026 (Fri) – 31 Aug 2026 (Mon); 24 Dec 2026 (Thu) – 31 Dec 2026 (Thu). New Zealand: 3 Apr 2026 (Fri) – 19 Apr 2026 (Sun); 4 Jul 2026 (Sat) – 19 Jul 2026 (Sun); 26 Sept 2026 (Sat) – 11 Oct 2026 (Sun); 19 Dec 2026 (Sat) – 31 Dec 2026 (Thu). Shared overlap: 3 Apr 2026 (Fri) – 11 Apr 2026 (Sat); 10 Jul 2026 (Fri) – 19 Jul 2026 (Sun); 24 Dec 2026 (Thu) – 2 Jan 2027 (Sat)
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- Overlap (both calendars)
School holiday overlap in 2026
| Period | Hong KongHong Kong | New ZealandNew Zealand | Shared dates | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March break | Easter Holidays3 Apr 2026 (Fri) – 11 Apr 2026 (Sat) | Term 1 Holidays | 3 Apr 2026 (Fri) – 11 Apr 2026 (Sat) | 9 |
| September break | Summer Holidays10 Jul 2026 (Fri) – 19 Jul 2026 (Sun) | Term 2 Holidays | 10 Jul 2026 (Fri) – 19 Jul 2026 (Sun) | 10 |
| Year-end | Christmas and New Year Holidays24 Dec 2026 (Thu) – 2 Jan 2027 (Sat) | Summer Holidays | 24 Dec 2026 (Thu) – 2 Jan 2027 (Sat) | 10 |
10 days together
Hong Kong and New Zealand school holidays overlap 10 Jul 2026 – 19 Jul 2026. Where could you go together?
Top pickBali
Indonesia
Great for 6-8 days
Bali works for this 10-day overlap because a 6-8 day trip fits the shared dates and it offers beaches and time outdoors.
- Beach
- Nature
- Family
Bangkok
Thailand
Great for 4-5 days
Bangkok works for this 10-day overlap because a 4-5 day trip fits the shared dates and it offers city sights and food.
- City
- Culture
- Food
Singapore
Great for 3-4 days
Singapore works for this 10-day overlap because a 3-4 day trip fits the shared dates and it offers city sights and food.
- City
- Food
- Family
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Hong Kong calendar
Term dates and school breaks for 2026
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Term dates and school breaks for 2026
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Frequently asked questions
When do Hong Kong and New Zealand school holidays overlap in 2026?
Hong Kong and New Zealand share 29 school-holiday days in 2026 across 3 overlap periods.
What is the longest shared school holiday between Hong Kong and New Zealand in 2026?
10 Jul 2026 (Fri) – 19 Jul 2026 (Sun) (10 days).
How are overlapping school-holiday days calculated?
We compare official school break dates for each location, merge continuous closures within each calendar, then count each calendar day that falls in both calendars. Totals use unique days, not summed event rows.