Our video journalists have hit the streets since the beginning of june 2018 to bring you every angle. The third day of lunar new year, 10 february, wednesday. Overview of holidays and many observances in hong kong during the year 2017. We also provide hong kong holiday calendar for 2017 in word, excel, pdf and printable online formats.
Dec 01, 2018 disney parks presents a 25 days of christmas holiday party on disney channel tonight at 8 p. The plan was to have the project released in march 20 to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the original 1933 classic, king. Overview of holidays and many observances in united states during the year 2016. Chinas new year travel binge set to show rebalancing in action. Kowloon peninsula, and the northern edge of hong kong island. Scroll down to view the national list or choose your states calendar. New year holiday january 2 thursday new year holiday january 3 friday good friday april. Its impossible to not be caught up in the energy as you head to temples to pray for good fortune, browse the amazing holiday shopping deals and try delicious holiday treats. New years day january 1st, new years day, is a national holiday in hong kong, and here it.
In traditional chinese, falls in the third lunar month of the chinese calendar, which is usually in the first week of april in the gregorian calendar. These dates may be modified as official changes are announced, so please check back regularly for updates. If the first, second or third day falls on a sunday, the fourth day is a public holiday. Hong kong special administrative region establishment day, 1 july, friday. The ministry would like to remind all employers that under the employment act. On january 21, 2011, a new shop named center street boutique was opened.
The list of public holidays for 2016 is available on the ministry of manpowers website. Hong kong special administrative region establishment day. This monastery is about oneandahalf hours from hong kong and is accessible by car as well as serviced buses, cable cars and ferries. Nov 30, 2018 king kong is a low budget fan film that began production in 2011. In hong kong, people mark the occasion with a unique fusion of modern fun and ancient customs. If either lunar chinese new year day, the second day of lunar new year or the. Singapore public holidays 2016 ministry of manpower. India pakistan china uae japan korea philippines thailand hong kong taiwan malaysia singapore jakarta bangladesh sri lanka nepal kuwait saudi arabia viet nam oman israel jordan. Hong kong public holidays below are listed public holidays in hong kong. These national holidays were first started by the government for the prcs. King kong is a low budget fan film that began production in 2011. The hong kong special administrative region government has released its annual official list of 2015 calendar year public holidays to be observed in hong kong, in accordance with the employment ordinance and general holidays ordinance as well as amendments thereto. Under the administration of the united kingdom prior to 1997, the queens birthday was a public holiday observed in the second monday of june.
Many koreans visit the coast or the mountains to watch the first sunrise of the year. Hong kong, which means fragrant harbor, was a crown colony of the united kingdom from 1842 until the transfer of its sovereignty to the peoples republic of china in 1997. The 10 best hong kong accommodation deals may 2020. The story of the 20 boston marathon bombing and the aftermath, which includes the citywide manhunt to find the terrorists responsible. The day following good friday is on saturday, 11 april 2020. The above is the list of 2016 public holidays declared in indonesia which includes federal, regional government holidays and popular observances. China announces 2016 official holiday schedule china briefing.
The film was released on 24 june 2016 in china and 30 june 2016 in hong kong, while it is also the closing film of the 2016 taipei film festival on 10 july 2016. The transfer of sovereignty over hong kong, commonly known as the handover of hong kong or simply the handover, also the return in mainland china, occurred at midnight at the start of 1 july 1997, when the united kingdom ended administration for the colony of hong kong and returned control of the territory to china. First, second and third days of lunar new year are public holidays. Arriving at hk on saturday morning 11am arrival at airport the coming week. The hong kong special administrative region government has released its annual official list of the gazetted 2017 public holidays to be observed in hong kong general holidays for 2017, in accordance with the employment ordinance and general holidays ordinance as well as amendments thereto.
Most shops and restaurants in major tourist areas will remain open during public holidays. It was replaced by the hong kong special administrative region establishment day after the transfer of sovereignty to the peoples republic of china. Check dates in 2016 for lunar new years day, good friday, easter monday, ching ming festival. Hong kong special administrative region establishment day, 1 july, thursday. These dates may be modified as official changes are announced, so. This page contains the list of upcoming vietnam official public holidays, bank holidays, government holidays, regional public holidays, nonworking national holidays and sectorial holidays from may 2020 to april 2021. The area that which most tourists tend to only explore is that of the center. Muthuraman and was produced by kavithalaya productions. Despite its seedy reputation and many hostess bars, wan chai is not the biggest red district in hong kong. Hi, i am scheduled to travel to hong kong for a 7 day holiday along with wife and 8 year old son. Netri kann tamil full movie rajinikanth action movie. This page contains a national calendar of all 2020 federal and state holidays for the united states. In calendar, choose file new calendar subscription. We also provide indonesia holiday calendar for 2016 in word, excel, pdf and printable online formats.
In 2018, there will be a total of 17 public holidays, two of which fall on a saturday. Public holidays and statutory holidays in hong kong are holidays designated by the government of hong kong. The first public parade of the new peoples liberation army took place there. Earlier this week, the hong kong legislative council legco had issued a press release. Hong kong 2017 public holidays released news update. Without further ado, here is a list of hong kong holidays for the year ahead. But, hit by the aftermath of political protest and growing. Once upon a time in china 3,jet li,rosamund kwan,max mok,lau shun, action movies 2016 full movie english hollywood hd best hollywood action movies 2016,actio. Because of one country and two systems, mainland china, hong kong and macau has different public holiday, before you make your visa trip, its better to check it carefully and dont make your schedule too tight. Calendars online and print friendly for any year and month. In hong kong, devotees of buddha visit temples especially the great po lin monastery on lantau island. National holidays in hong kong in 2020 office holidays. Best chinese martial arts movies 2016 chinese action. This song is extremely rare, well for me at least it was.
Chinese new years day marks the beginning of the spring festival holiday, which is the biggest holiday in china. Hong kong box office slumps over virushit chinese new year. Check holidays dates in 2017 for new years day, lunar new years day, cheng ming festival, good friday, easter saturday, labor day, the buddhas birthday and tung ng festival. Check hong kong public holidays for the calendar year 2016 declared by the government of hong kong. Import these dates to your calendar see holidays for other countries. The following list of general holidays for 2016 is gazetted for public information. Hong kong signs working holiday scheme with hungary with photos 1 december 2016 labour department partners with catering industry to enhance work safety 27 november 2016 slw encourages young people to pursue their dreams at seize the second micro movie premiere with photos 26 november 2016. I thought i should share it with everyone by making a video of it, enjoy. Overview of holidays and many observances in hong kong during the year 2016. Chunyun, the golden week around the chinese new year, begins in. Some of them will be closed on the first and second days of chinese new year and. Import public holidays to your calendar or check out our cultural tips how to spend public holidays. It is the story of five bounty hunters who chase fugitives for money in china, hong kong, korea and thailand.
Hong kong public holidays 2018 this page contains a national calendar of all 2018 public holidays. This page contains the list of upcoming hong kong official public holidays, bank holidays. Jan 30, 2020 locallymade action comedy the grand grandmaster emerged on top of the hong kong box office during the lunar new year holiday. On august 21, 2012, a new shop named victorian collection was opened, between emporium and centennial hall. Dec 28, 2015 32 best new theme park additions of 2016. The film features rajinikanth, in double role as father and son with saritha and menaka in. The hong kong legislative council legco has approved the special holiday 3 september 2015 bill, which declares thursday, september 3, 2015, as a oneoff nonworking public holiday in the hong kong special administrative region, to mark the 70th anniversary of the chinese victory in world war ii. Check 2016 hong kong public holiday list with calendar. As the hong kong special administrative region establishment day 1 july falls on sunday, the employer should grant a holiday on the next day i. A man carrying a chinese national flag films fireworks celebrating the chinese national day in hong kong on oct. Public holidays and statutory holidays in hong kong are holidays designated by the.
National day officially the national day of the peoples republic of china, is celebrated annually on october 1 as a public holiday in the peoples republic of china. Three is a 2016 hong kongchinese action film produced and directed by johnnie to and starring zhao wei, louis koo and wallace chung. The following list of general holidays for 2021 is gazetted for public information. Best places to take photos in hong kong on vacation. Change year, 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015. Down on street level, the scene is equally electric wet markets and buddhist temples sit side by side with dim sum joints and global banks, while hiking trails and white sand beaches are only a short ferry ride away. The golden week, in the peoples republic of china, is the name given to a semiannual 7day or 8day national holiday, implemented in 2000. In hong kong, christmas day is the hub of the season with winterfest being the largest feature for everyone. In theaters august 25, 2016 entered into the 2016 hong kong international film festival. The hong kong special administrative region of the peoples republic of china.
Minho lee, wallace chung, yan tang, jeremy xu zheng xi. New years day january 1 as in other countries, the first day of the new year is celebrated. In 2016, new years day falls on a friday, so it is unlikely that an additional day off work will be granted. Sunday is the only day in hong kong considered a rest day. However, lunar new year always remains on the date that it occurs. Birthday of buddha 2021, 2022 and 2023 publicholidays. The above is the list of 2017 public holidays declared in hong kong which includes federal, regional government holidays and popular observances. Except general post office and airport post office, all other post offices will be closed on sundays and public holidays. Winterfest turns hong kong into a winter wonderland from storefronts to markets to disneyland and ocean park. Entered into the 66th berlin international film festival and 2016 hong kong international film festival. Ching ming festival 2021, 2022 and 2023 publicholidays.
To illustrate, hong kong is made up of hong kong island, the kowloon peninsula, the new territories, and over 200 offshore or outlying islands the largest of which is lantau island. Enter a name for the calendar and choose a color to help you identify it on your calendar. Add holidays or your own events, print using yearly, monthly, weekly and daily templates. Distraught over her upcoming arranged marriage, ana gloria romero, the daughter of a wealthy magnate, flees her home, choosing to live in poverty rather than relinquish control of her fate.
National day of the peoples republic of china wikipedia. The fourth day of lunar new year, 15 february, monday. The festival is very ancient, dating back in chinese history around 2,500 years. Enter the calendars web address, then click subscribe. Breaking news, analysis and opinion from the scmps hong kong edition. Hong kong public holidays 2020 this page contains a national calendar of all 2020 public holidays. Check 2017 gazetted public holidays dates in hong kong for new years day, lunar new years day, ching ming festival, good friday, easter monday, labor day and the birthday of the buddha. Check dates in 2016 for the first day of january, lunar new years day, good friday, easter monday, tuen ng festival, ching ming festival and the birthday of the buddha, christmas. This page contains a national calendar of all 2019 public holidays. Hong kong public holiday calendar 2018 check hong kong public holidays for the calendar year 2018. Disney parks presents a 25 days of christmas holiday party. Hong kongs chinese new year festival is worldfamous.
Feb 15, monday, the fourth day of the lunar new year. It has been observed as a holiday in hong kong since britain returned to rule of hong kong to china in 1997. As was the case for the past 2 years 20419 and 20120429, the aforementioned list of 2015 calendar year public holidays to. The list of public holidays for 2017 is available on the ministry of manpowers website. Seollal january 2426, substitute holiday january 27 lunar new years day seollal is one of the most important traditional holidays of the year. Best action movies 2020 new chinese martial arts kungfu movie chinese movies english subtitles duration. Hksar establishment day is on wednesday, 01 july 2020. Hong kong public holidays 2020 festival date week new years day january 1 wednesday lunar new years day january 25 saturday the third day of lunar new year january 27 monday. Oct 28, 2016 hong kong festival orchestra flash mob 20.
Check 2018 public holidays list of hong kong for new years day, lunar new years day, good friday, easter monday, ching ming festival, labour day and the birthday of the buddha. May 25, 2019 new years day, january 1 wednesday lunar new years day, january 25 saturday the third day of lunar new year, january 27 monday the fourth day of lunar new year, january 28 tuesday ching ming festival, april 4 saturday labour day, may 1 friday tuen ng festival, june 25 thursday hong kong special administrative. Check hong kong public holidays for the calendar year 2017. Hong kong extras public holidays 2016 and 2017 essential information for visitors to hong kong.
Hong kong 2015 public holidays released news update. As both the labour day and the chung yeung festival in 2016 fall on a sunday, the day following them is designated as a general holiday in substitution. Holiday schedule keep track of important dates to improve your trading. Hong kong post office holidays 2016 post office holidays. Here are six things you thought you knew about how the oldest profession works in hong kong, but youre about to have that happy ending smile wiped off your face 1. Hong kong international film festival asias oldest international film. Similarly, commonwealth day was a school holiday prior to the transfer of sovereignty, as is the. Lam yiusing, liu kaichi, wu tsztung, hedwig tam, poon chanleung. Comprehensive list of national public holidays that are celebrated in hong kong.
With the availability of the 2015 hindu almanac, the hindu advisory board hab has confirmed that deepavali will fall on 10. Online monthly calendar 2016 and printable 2016 holiday calendar are also available here. Experience hong kong during chinese new year, the citys most beloved time of year. Holidays and observances in hong kong in 2016 time and date. Most holidays that occur on a sunday are moved to the following monday for celebration. All the news from the front lines of hong kong s protests. Check macau public holidays and special holidays for the calendar year 2017.
Travel to hong kong as part of a twin centre holiday or for a long city break. In early august 2008, the disneyland story presenting how mickey mouse came to hong kong was closed. They allow workers rest from work, usually in conjunction with special occasions. Unless you work on saturdays, public holidays that fall on that day represent a lost cause to most monday to friday folk. The day is celebrated throughout mainland china, hong kong, and macau. As was the case for the past 4 years 20150509, 20140425, 20419 and 20120429, the. Hong kong chinese new year hong kong tourism board. The film was released in hong kong on july 23 and in china on july 31, 2015.
In hong kong, gleaming glass towers jut between green mountains and the south china sea, creating one of the photogenic skylines on earth. Sep 21, 2016 netrikann is a 1981 tamil film directed by s. Best time to visit hong kong the 2019 guide the hotel expert. Overview of holidays and many observances in australia during the year 2016. Choose icloud from the location menu, then click ok. Architecture cinema comics cheung chau bun festival cuisine. Ching ming festival, or qingming, is a special chinese day for the remembrance of ancestors.
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