Hong Kong vs England, United Kingdom school holidays 2026
Compare school holiday dates in Hong Kong and England, United Kingdom, see when the breaks overlap, and find shared periods for family travel in 2026.
Hong Kong and England, United Kingdom share 52 school-holiday days in 2026. The longest overlap is 21 Jul 2026 (Tue) – 31 Aug 2026 (Mon), lasting 42 days.
21 Jul 2026 (Tue) – 31 Aug 2026 (Mon)
42 days together
80
holiday days
60
holiday days
52
2 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). England, United Kingdom: 21 Jul 2026 (Tue) – 31 Aug 2026 (Mon); 26 Oct 2026 (Mon) – 30 Oct 2026 (Fri); 19 Dec 2026 (Sat) – 31 Dec 2026 (Thu). Shared overlap: 21 Jul 2026 (Tue) – 31 Aug 2026 (Mon); 24 Dec 2026 (Thu) – 2 Jan 2027 (Sat)
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School holiday overlap in 2026
| Period | Hong KongHong Kong | England, United KingdomEngland, United Kingdom | Shared dates | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September break | Summer Holidays21 Jul 2026 (Tue) – 31 Aug 2026 (Mon) | Summer Holidays | 21 Jul 2026 (Tue) – 31 Aug 2026 (Mon) | 42 |
| Year-end | Christmas and New Year Holidays24 Dec 2026 (Thu) – 2 Jan 2027 (Sat) | Christmas Holidays | 24 Dec 2026 (Thu) – 2 Jan 2027 (Sat) | 10 |
42 days together
Hong Kong and England, United Kingdom school holidays overlap 21 Jul 2026 – 31 Aug 2026. Where could you go together?
Bangkok
Thailand
Great for 4-5 days
Bangkok works for this 42-day overlap because a 4-5 day trip fits the shared dates and it offers city sights and food.
- City
- Culture
- Food
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Great for 3-4 days
Singapore works for this 42-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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Indonesia
Great for 6-8 days
Bali works for this 42-day overlap because a 6-8 day trip fits the shared dates and it offers beaches and time outdoors.
- Beach
- Nature
- Family
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Frequently asked questions
When do Hong Kong and England, United Kingdom school holidays overlap in 2026?
Hong Kong and England, United Kingdom share 52 school-holiday days in 2026 across 2 overlap periods.
What is the longest shared school holiday between Hong Kong and England, United Kingdom in 2026?
21 Jul 2026 (Tue) – 31 Aug 2026 (Mon) (42 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.