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19 2026
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  • This year: Friday, 19 Jun 2026
  • Next year: Wednesday, 09 Jun 2027
  • Last year: Saturday, 31 May 2025
  • Type: Public Holiday

About Dragon Boat Festival in Hong Kong

Dragon Boat Festival is a public holiday in Hong Kong. It is a day off for the general population, and schools and most businesses are closed.

Dragon Boat Festival: Past and Future Observances

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Year Date Weekday Name Holiday Type
2016 Thursday Dragon Boat Festival Public Holiday
2017 Tuesday Dragon Boat Festival Public Holiday
2018 Monday Dragon Boat Festival Public Holiday
2019 Friday Dragon Boat Festival Public Holiday
2020 Thursday Dragon Boat Festival Public Holiday
2021 Monday Dragon Boat Festival Public Holiday
2022 Friday Dragon Boat Festival Public Holiday
2023 Thursday Dragon Boat Festival Public Holiday
2024 Monday Dragon Boat Festival Public Holiday
2025 Saturday Dragon Boat Festival Public Holiday
2026 Friday Dragon Boat Festival Public Holiday
2027 Wednesday Dragon Boat Festival Public Holiday
2028 Sunday Dragon Boat Festival Public Holiday
2029 Saturday Dragon Boat Festival Public Holiday
2030 Wednesday Dragon Boat Festival Public Holiday
2031 Tuesday Dragon Boat Festival Public Holiday
2032 Saturday Dragon Boat Festival Public Holiday
2033 Wednesday Dragon Boat Festival Public Holiday
2034 Tuesday Dragon Boat Festival Public Holiday
2035 Sunday Dragon Boat Festival Public Holiday
2036 Friday Dragon Boat Festival Public Holiday

FAQ — Dragon Boat Festival in Hong Kong

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Dragon Boat Festival is a public holiday observed in Hong Kong. It is classified as a Public Holiday. See the dates, history and observance details on this page, or browse all public holidays in Hong Kong.

This year, Dragon Boat Festival falls on {'year': 2026, 'name': 'Dragon Boat Festival', 'date_iso': '2026-06-19', 'date_obj': datetime.date(2026, 6, 19), 'date_display': '19 Jun 2026', 'day_of_week': 'Friday'} in Hong Kong.

Next year, Dragon Boat Festival will be observed on {'year': 2027, 'name': 'Dragon Boat Festival', 'date_iso': '2027-06-09', 'date_obj': datetime.date(2027, 6, 9), 'date_display': '09 Jun 2027', 'day_of_week': 'Wednesday'} in Hong Kong. Movable holidays can change weekday and date year to year.

Last year, Dragon Boat Festival was observed on {'year': 2025, 'name': 'Dragon Boat Festival', 'date_iso': '2025-05-31', 'date_obj': datetime.date(2025, 5, 31), 'date_display': '31 May 2025', 'day_of_week': 'Saturday'} in Hong Kong.

Yes, Dragon Boat Festival is recognized as a public holiday in Hong Kong. Most government offices, banks and many schools close, and some businesses may operate on reduced hours. Specific closures vary by industry and region.

You can download an iCal (.ics) file for Dragon Boat Festival from this page and import it into Google Calendar, Apple Calendar, Outlook, or any standard calendar app. The Hong Kong holidays page lists every other holiday you can subscribe to the same way.

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