Consulate General of Brazil in Hong Kong and Macau

Brazilian Public Holidays

Brazilian National Public Holidays for 2011

 

* Please note that, as well as the National Public holidays listed below, Brazilian States and their

Capitals also have their own holidays. For instance, January 20, is a holiday in the city of Rio de

Janeiro (Day of its Foundation), but not a State Holiday.

 

Brazilian National Public Holidays for 2012

 

* Please note that, as well as the National Public holidays listed below, Brazilian States and their

Capitals also have their own holidays. For instance, January 20, is a holiday in the city of Rio de

Janeiro (Day of its Foundation), but not a State Holiday.

 

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Hong Kong General Holidays

Hong Kong General Holidays for 2011

  • Every Sunday

  • 1 January (Saturday) - The first day of January

  • 3 February (Thursday) - The day preceding Lunar New Year’s Day

  • 4 February (Friday) - The second day of the Lunar New Year

  • 5 February (Saturday) - The third day of the Lunar New Year

  • 5 April (Tuesday) - Ching Ming Festival

  • 22 April (Friday) - Good Friday

  • 23 April (Saturday)– The day following Good Friday

  • 25 April (Monday) – Easter Monday

  • 2 May (Monday)- The day following Labour Day

  • 10 May (Tuesday)- The Buddha's Birthday

  • 6 June (Monday) – Tuen Ng Festival

  • 1 July (Friday) - Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Establishment Day

  • 13 September (Tuesday) - The day following Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival

  • 1 October (Saturday)- National Day

  • 5 October (Wednesday) - Chung Yeung Festival

  • 26 December (Monday) - The first weekday after Christmas Day

  • 27 December (Tuesday) - The second weekday after Christmas Day

"As the Labour Day in 2011 falls on a Sunday, the day following will be designated as an additional general holiday. Also, as the Christmas Day in 2011 falls on a Sunday, the second weekday following will be designated as an additional general holiday," said a Government spokesman.

Source: http://www.gov.hk/en/about/abouthk/holiday/

© 2011 Consulate General of Brazil in Hong Kong