The Buddha's Birthday is a public holiday in Hong Kong, known locally as 佛誕.
In 2026 it falls on Sunday 24 May, with a substitute day off on Monday 25 May; in 2027 on Thursday 13 May.
Dates, 2025 to 2028
| Year | Date | Weekday | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 May | Monday long weekend | |
| 2026 | 24 May | Sunday weekend | |
| 2026 | 25 May | Monday long weekend | observed (moved) |
| 2027 | 13 May | Thursday | |
| 2028 | 2 May | Tuesday |