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- Hongkong SAR (China)
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Hongkong SAR (China)
- What are the mandatory employer burdens in Hong Kong?
- What are the public holidays in Hong Kong for 2025?
- Horizons Payroll Calendar - Hong Kong SAR (China) 2025
- How as annual leave regulated in Hong Kong?
- How is sick leave regulated in Hong Kong?
- What is the notice period for employment termination in Hong Kong?
- What is the standard employment agreement Horizons offers in Hong Kong?
- Can a client have a Hong Kong entity and still use Horizons to employ an employee in Hong Kong?
- What is the recommended work setup for EOR employees in Hong Kong?
- What is the standard probation period in Hong Kong?
- Can Horizons offer part-time employment agreements in Hong Kong?
- What are the paid and unpaid leaves in Hong Kong?
- How is accrued leave handled and carried over in Hong Kong?
- How are annual leaves accrued in Hong Kong?
- What are the allowances employers can offer employees in Hong Kong?
- How is salary payment structured in Hong Kong?
- What is the minimum wage in Hong Kong in 2025?
- Is there a statutory year-end bonus in Hong Kong?
- Which employees are protected from termination in Hong Kong?
What are the public holidays in Hong Kong for 2025?
In Hong Kong, public holidays reflect the region’s rich cultural and religious diversity.
Public Holidays in 2025:
January 1: New Year’s Day
January 29 – 31: Lunar New Year
April 4: Ching Ming Festival
April 18: Good Friday
April 21: Easter Monday
May 1: Labor Day
May 5: Birthday of Buddha
May 31: Tuen Ng (Dragon Boat Festival)
July 1: Hong Kong SAR Establishment Day
October 1: Chinese National Day
October 7: Second Day of Mid-Autumn Festival
October 29: Chung Yeung Festival
December 25: Christmas Day
December 26: Following Weekday after Christmas
Special Notes for Public Holidays:
If a public holiday falls on a Sunday, it will be observed on the following Monday.
If Lunar New Year or Christmas Day falls on a Sunday, the holiday will be observed on the following weekday.
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