Ching Ming Festival
Public HolidayMajor
清明節
Details
- Country
Hong Kong- Scope
- Nationwide
- Type
- Public Holiday
- Gazetted
- Yes — official day off
- Month
- April 2026
Business Impact
- Impact Description
- Government offices, banks, schools, and most businesses are typically closed.
Notes
A traditional tomb-sweeping festival when families honour their ancestors by cleaning gravesites and making offerings in their memory.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Ching Ming Festival a public holiday in Hong Kong?
- Yes, Ching Ming Festival is an official public holiday in Hong Kong. Government offices, banks, and most businesses are typically closed.
- When is Ching Ming Festival 2026?
- Ching Ming Festival 2026 falls on April 4, 2026.
- What is Ching Ming Festival called locally in Hong Kong?
- Ching Ming Festival is locally known as "清明節" in Hong Kong.