When a public holiday falls on a Sunday, the following day is designated a national holiday. However there may be exceptions, for example when the Chinese New Year falls on a Sunday, the Saturday before is taken as a public holiday.

Note: It is only compulsory for employers to give 12 of the 17 public holidays to their employees (statutory holidays).

National Public Holidays in Hong Kong 2008

Note: Following the transfer of sovereignty, Commonwealth Day and the birthday anniversary of Dr Sun Yat Sen, were replaced by two other public holidays: Labour Day and the National Day of the People's Republic of China.

Public Holidays in the UK, USA and worldwide

For the benefit of AngloINFO users doing business with the UK or the US, here are links to the relevant public holidays.

• United Kingdom: Department of Trade and Industry
• United States: USA Federal Holidays (click the relevant year for a table of holidays)
• The World: Jours-Fériés.com

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