Lunar New Year

Lunar New Year is a major occasion for family reunions and visits in Hong Kong. Festive decorations, meals and greetings are common, while shop opening patterns can vary from one day to the next.
Date source: Hong Kong SAR Government (1823), “Public Holidays 2027”.

• Expect uneven opening hours: Some independent shops close for family time while others reopen on different festival days.
• Tourist districts may stay active: Malls and restaurants can operate, but their hours should not be assumed.
• Finish festive orders early: Food, gift and delivery commitments need a clear cut-off ahead of the break.
• Visitor enquiries: Share your hours; suggest checking transport and attraction notices directly.
• Check employment guidance: For private-sector days off, substitute holidays, staffing and pay arrangements, follow announcements from the Hong Kong Labour Department.

• 30 days before: Decide daily opening hours during the New Year period, and check staff availability, suppliers and confirmed orders.
• 14 days before: Set each date’s special hours in Google Business Profile, including closed days. Publish a Post on the same day with the complete opening schedule.
• 7 days before: Republish each day’s hours and reconfirm reservations from customers who may be travelling.
• On the holiday or final day: Verify that the posted hours still match actual operations. Check that the special hours will expire after their assigned dates rather than overwrite regular hours.