HKEX holidays 2026
HKEX has 14 full closures and 3 early closes in 2026, from Thu, Jan 1, 2026 to Thu, Dec 31, 2026. Dates are Hong Kong local dates. On every other weekday the regular schedule applies.
HKEX market holidays 2026
| Date | Holiday and market status |
|---|---|
| Thu, Jan 1, 2026 | New Year's DayClosed |
| Mon, Feb 16, 2026 | Lunar New Year's Eve (half day)Early close, 12:00 PM |
| Tue, Feb 17, 2026 | Lunar New Year's DayClosed |
| Wed, Feb 18, 2026 | Second day of Lunar New YearClosed |
| Thu, Feb 19, 2026 | Third day of Lunar New YearClosed |
| Fri, Apr 3, 2026 | Good FridayClosed |
| Mon, Apr 6, 2026 | Day following Ching Ming FestivalClosed |
| Tue, Apr 7, 2026 | Day following Easter MondayClosed |
| Fri, May 1, 2026 | Labour DayClosed |
| Mon, May 25, 2026 | Day following the Buddha's BirthdayClosed |
| Fri, Jun 19, 2026 | Tuen Ng FestivalClosed |
| Wed, Jul 1, 2026 | HKSAR Establishment DayClosed |
| Thu, Oct 1, 2026 | National DayClosed |
| Mon, Oct 19, 2026 | Day following Chung Yeung FestivalClosed |
| Thu, Dec 24, 2026 | Christmas Eve (half day)Early close, 12:00 PM |
| Fri, Dec 25, 2026 | Christmas DayClosed |
| Thu, Dec 31, 2026 | New Year's Eve (half day)Early close, 12:00 PM |
Weekend dates are not listed because the exchange is already closed on weekends. Last checked Thu, Oct 8, 2026 against the official HKEX source. Exchanges can change dates by notice, so verify with the exchange before trading.
Frequently asked questions
- Is HKEX open on its public holidays in 2026?
- No. HKEX is closed on the 14 full-closure dates listed above and follows its regular schedule on every other weekday.
- Does HKEX close early in 2026?
- Yes. HKEX has 3 early-close days in 2026, listed above with the local closing time.
- Where is the official HKEX holiday calendar?
- The exchange publishes its calendar at https://www.hkex.com.hk/Services/Trading-hours-and-Calendars/Trading-Hours?sc_lang=en. Always verify there before trading, because exchanges can change dates by notice.