Drums, gongs and firecrackers explode... dancing lions and parading dragons make their ways on the streets... friends and family come together to share in the joy of the New Year... More...

There is such a wide range of exciting happenings and top notch events throughout the year in Hong Kong, it seems there is always something going on. Hong Kong has become the events mecca of Asia.
Of special interest to visitors are the spectacular and colorful cultural celebrations, the dragon parades, lion dances, dragon boat racing... These are events packed with energy and vitality and give such a unique glimpse into traditional Chinese and local life... Hong Kong's living culture...
And let's not forget the fantastic fireworks displays, a Hong Kong trademark, reserved for a handful of top happenings during the year.
Here we list the top festivals, holidays and events by month and category to help you plan your stay in the city. Be sure to check the listings for the time of your visit:
- First, so you don't miss on an extraordinary spectacle should you happen to be in town during a major event
- And second, so you plan accordingly your accomodation and transportation needs.
During the most popular events and festivals, if you wait too long it might be a bit difficult to find a reasonable hotel as prices skyrocket, and getting to and out of the city might be a problem as flights and trains are running at full capacity.
This is particularly true during the Chinese New Year celebrations in January/February and the Chinese "Golden Weeks" in May and during the National Day holidays in October.
Hong Kong Festival and Events Quick Links
- Most Popular Events in Hong Kong
- Events By Month At A Glance
- Hong Kong Public Holidays (Bank Holidays)
- Hong Kong Colorful and Traditional Chinese Festivals
- Arts and Entertainment Events
- Major Sports Events in Hong Kong
- Hong Kong Trade Shows and Fairs
- Hong Kong Fireworks Events
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Most Popular Holidays, Festivals and Events
On their own, worth a trip to Hong Kong.
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Well-known for its energetic and colorful races where teams of paddlers glide on their long narrow boats accompanied by the beat of the drums down to the finish line. More...
It's the 8th Full Moon in the Lunar Calendar and the territory is flooded with bright lanterns, the fire dragons are rambling through the streets, carnivals and fairs are everywhere... More...
It marks the founding of the People's Republic of China on October 1st, 1949 and one of the very few occasions celebrated with Hong Kong's iconic fireworks display... More...
Christmas might not be a typical Chinese holiday but the territory certainly embraces any chance to celebrate, shop and enjoy great food, and Hong Kong is clearly a magnet to visitors during this season. More...
Hong Kong Events By Month
Hong Kong Events Each Month At A Glance
Hong Kong In January

- New Year's Fireworks - January 1st, 2024 0:00 hours
- Dragon and Lion Dance Festival and Competition - January 1st, 2024
- Hong Kong New Year Race Meeting (Horse racing) - January 1st, 2024
- Chinese New Year - This year in February
- Chinese New Year Race Meeting (Horse racing) - This year in February
- Hong Kong Well-Wishing Festival - This year in February
- The Hong Kong Marathon - January 21, 2024
- This year's January Events
Hong Kong In February

- Chinese New Year Flower Markets - early February TBA
- Chinese New Year - February 10, 2024
- Chinese New Year Night Parade - February 10, 2024
- Chinese New Year Fireworks - February 11, 2024
- Chinese New Year Race Meeting (Horse racing) - February 12, 2024
- Hong Kong Well-Wishing Festival - February 10 through February 24, 2024
- Lunar New Year Lantern Festival - February 24, 2024
- The Hong Kong Marathon - This year in January
- Valentine's Day - February 14, 2024
- Hong Kong Arts Festival - February and March 2024
- This year's February Events
Hong Kong In March

- Lunar New Year Lantern Festival - This year in February
- Tai Kok Tsui Temple Fair - early March
- Hong Kong International Jewelry Show - March 1 - 5, 2023
- Hong Kong Arts Festival - February and March 2023 with both in-Venue and online events this year
- Art Basel Hong Kong - March 23 - 25, 2023
- Hong Kong Flower Show - March 10 - 19, 2023
- Hong Kong Film Festival - March 30 - April 10, 2023
- Hong Kong Rugby Sevens - March 31 - April 2, 2023
- Asian Film Awards - March 12, 2023
- Easter - This year in April
- This year's March Events
Hong Kong In April

- Easter - April 9, 2023
- Ching Ming Festival - April 5, 2023
- Hong Kong Rugby Sevens - March 31 - April 2, 2023
- Hong Kong Film Festival - March 30 - April 10, 2023
- Consumer Electronics, Mobile Electronics, Gifts and Fashion Trade Exhibitions - April 11 - 14, 2023
- Hong Kong Electronics Fair - April 12 - 15, 2023
- Hong Kong Film Awards - April 16, 2023
- Tin Hau Festival - This year in May
- Cheung Chau Bun Festival This year in May
- Birthday of Buddha Celebrations - This year in May
- Birthday of Tam Kung - This year in May
- This year's April Events
Hong Kong In May

- Tin Hau Festival - May 12, 2023
- Cheung Chau Bun Festival - May 26, 2023
- Birthday of Buddha Celebrations - May 26, 2023
- Birthday of Tam Kung - May 26, 2023
- Dragon Boat Festival - This year in June
- Tai O Water Parade - This year in June
- This year's May Events
Hong Kong In June

- Dragon Boat Festival - June 22, 2023
- Tai O Water Parade - June 22, 2023
- Dragon Boat International Races, Carnival and BeerFest - June 24 - 25, 2023
- Lan Kwai Fong Beer and Music Street Carnival - TBA
- Chinese Opera Festival - June 16 - October 8, 2023
- SummerFest Hong Kong - June 9 - July 23, 2023
- This year's June Events
Hong Kong In July

- Anniversary of the Establishment of the Hong Kong SAR - July 1st, 2023
- Chinese Opera Festival - June 16 - October 8, 2023
- International Arts Carnival - July and August
- Birthday of Kwan Tai - TBA
- Hong Kong Book Fair - July 19 - 25, 2023
- Ani-Com Hong Kong - July 28 - August 1st, 2023
- SummerFest Hong Kong - June 9 - July 23, 2023
- Summer in Hong Kong With Kids
- This year's July Events
Hong Kong In August

- Chinese Opera Festival - June 16 - October 8, 2023
- International Arts Carnival - July and August
- Hong Kong Brands and Products Shopping Festival - August 4 - 7, 2023
- Birthday of Kwan Tai - August 10, 2023
- Hong Kong Food Expo - August 17 - 19, 2023
- Hong Kong Computer Festival - August 25 - 28, 2023
- Hungry Ghost Festival - August 30, 2023
- Summer in Hong Kong With Kids
- Ani-Com Hong Kong - July 28 - August 1st, 2023
- This year's August Events
Hong Kong In September

- Mid-Autumn Festival - September 29, 2023
- Mid-Autumn Lantern Carnivals - From mid-September
- Tai Hang Fire Dragon Dances - September 28 - 30, 2023
- Chinese Opera Festival - June 16 - October 8, 2023
- Hungry Ghost Festival - This year in August
- Hong Kong Watch and Clock Fair - September 5 - 9, 2023
- Macau International Fireworks Contest - September 9, 16, 23, October 1, 7, 2023
- This year's September Events
Hong Kong In October

- National Day Celebrations - October 1, 2023
- Macau International Fireworks Contest - September 9, 16, 23, October 1, 7, 2023
- Chinese Opera Festival - June 16 - October 8, 2023
- Consumer Electronics, Mobile Electronics, Gifts and Fashion Trade Exhibitions - October 11 - 21, 2023
- Mid-Autumn Festival - This year in September
- Tai Hang Fire Dragon Dances - This year in September
- Hong Kong Tennis Open - TBA
- Hong Kong Cyclothon - TBA
- Chung Yeung Festival - October 23, 2023
- Halloween Celebrations - Throughout October
- This year's October Events
Hong Kong In November

- Hong Kong Wine and Dine Month - Throughout November
- International Wine and Spirits Fair - November 3 - 5, 2023
- Symphony Under The Stars with the Hong Kong Philarmonic - November 18, 2023
- Macau Grand Prix - November 11 - 12 and 16 - 19, 2023
- This year's November Events
Hong Kong In December

- Hong Kong WinterFest and Holiday Events - Throughout December
- Hong Kong International Races (Horse Racing) - December 10, 2023
- Hong Kong Brands and Products Expo - December 16, 2023 - January 8, 2024
- Hong Kong Mega ShowCase - December 23 - 26, 2023
- New Year's Eve Countdown and Fireworks - December 31, 2023
- This year's December Events
Public Holidays i.e. Bank Holidays
The Hong Kong annual holiday schedule reflects both Chinese and Western legacies, we get to celebrate two New Year's days! Some holidays have their roots in centuries of tradition whereas others are the result of recent developments up to the formation of the Special Administrative Region. The dates of the Chinese Festivals will vary from year to year since they are based on the Lunar Calendar.
Hong Kong Public Holiday Calendar | ||
Holiday | 2024 | 2023 |
New Year's Day | Jan 1, 2024 | Jan 1, 2023 |
Chinese New Year | February 10 - 13, 2024 | January 21, 23, 24, 2023 |
Easter | March 29 - April 1, 2024 | April 7 - 10, 2023 |
Ching Ming Festival | April 4, 2024 | April 5, 2023 |
Labour Day | May 1, 2024 | May 1, 2023 |
Lord Buddha's Birthday | May 15, 2024 | May 26, 2023 |
Dragon Boat Festival | June 10, 2024 | June 22, 2023 |
Anniversary of Establishment of the Hong Kong SAR | July 1, 2024 | July 1, 2023 |
Day following the Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival | September 18, 2024 | September 30, 2023 |
National Day | October 1, 2024 | Oct 1, 2023, observed October 2 |
Chung Yeung Festival | October 11, 2024 | October 23, 2023 |
Christmas | December 25-26, 2024 | December 25-26, 2023 |
Colorful Traditions... Chinese Festivals in Hong Kong

Rich in tradition and history, Chinese Festivals are the life-blood of Chinese life and culture in Hong Kong.
These are some of our favourite festivals where you can enjoy the parades, lion dances, wonderful foods, shiny decorations, noisy firecrackers! If you happen to be around these times, do not miss them!
- Dragon and Lion Dance Festival - January 1, 2023
- Chinese New Year - January 22, 2023 festivities 2 weeks before and after
- Lantern Festival - February 5, 2023 - Last Day of Chinese New Year
- Well-Wishing Festival - January 22 - February 5, 2023
- Tai Kok Tsui Temple Fair - March 1st, 2023
- Ching Ming Festival - April 5, 2023
- Tin Hau Festival - TBA April 2023
- Cheung Chau Bun Festival - May 26, 2023
- Buddha's Birthday May 26, 2023
- Birthday of Tam Kung - May 26, 2023
- Dragon Boat Festival - June 22, 2023
- Hungry Ghost Festival - August 30, 2023
- Mid Autumn-Festival - September 29, 2023
- Tai Hang Fire Dragon Dances - September 28 - 30, 2023
- Chung Yeung Festival - October 23, 2023
Arts and Entertainment in Hong Kong
- Hong Kong Arts Festival - February and March 2023
- Asian Film Awards - The Oscars of Asia - March 12, 2023
- Art Basel Hong Kong - March 23 - 25, 2023
- Hong Kong International Film Festival - March 30 - April 10, 2023
- Hong Kong Film Awards - The Oscars of Hong Kong - April 16, 2023
- Chinese Opera Festival - June 16 - October 8, 2023
- International Arts Carnival - July and August
Hong Kong Sports Events
- Hong Kong Marathon - February 12, 2023
- Hong Kong Rugby Sevens - March 31 - April 2, 2023
- Stanley International Dragon Boat Championships - June 22, 2023
- Hong Kong International Dragon Boat Races - June 24-25, 2023
- Hong Kong Tennis Open - October 7 - 15, 2023
- Hong Kong Cyclothon - October 22, 2023
- Hong Kong International Races (Horse Racing) - December 10, 2023
Hong Kong Trade Shows and Fairs
The number and variety of Hong Kong Trade Shows, Conventions and Fairs continues to rise as Hong Kong has established itself as one of the world's leading and most vibrant exhibition venues. Some of Hong Kong Fairs and Trade Shows are the largest of their kind in the world.

For visitors in general, Hong Kong trade shows and fairs might present a special opportunity to witness some of the extrordinary venues, some events might offer shopping opportunities, special demonstrations and the latest innovations in the related fields. Here are some to consider that are open to the general public as well as trade visitors.
- Hong Kong Flower Show - March 10 - 19, 2023
- Art Basel Hong Kong - March 23 - 25, 2023
- Hong Kong Book Fair - July 19 - 25, 2023
- Ani-Com Hong Kong - TBA
- Hong Kong Food Expo - August 17 - 19, 2023
- Global Sources Consumer Electronics, Mobile Electronics, Gifts and Fashion Trade Exhibitions - April and October 2023
- Hong Kong Mega ShowCase - December TBA 2023
Hong Kong Fireworks Events

Hong Kong's mind-boggling fireworks displays are legendary and reserved for a handful of special events during the year:
- Chinese New Year - January 23, 2023 Fireworks Cancelled
- Founding of the Hong Kong SAR - July 1, 2023 Fireworks TBC
- National Day - October 1st, 2023 Fireworks TBC
- New Year's Countdown - Midnight December 31, 2023
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