Hong Kong Statutory Holidays to Increase Gradually from 12 to 17 Days
The Hong Kong Legislative Council has passed the Employment (Amendment) Bill 2021, which adds progressively five days to the list of statutory holidays. Starting from 1 January 2022, one holiday will be added every 2 years as follows:
| Statuary Holidays to be added under the Amendment Bill | Effective Date | |
| 1. | Birthday of the Buddha, being the 8th day of the 4th lunar month | 1 January 2022 |
| 2. | First weekday after Christmas Day | 1 January 2024 |
| 3. | Easter Monday | 1 January 2026 |
| 4. | Good Friday | 1 January 2028 |
| 5. | The day following Good Friday | 1 January 2030 |