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What's open on Boxing Day 2026 in Hong Kong?

Boxing Day falls on 2026-12-26. Boxing Day on 26 December is a public holiday in Hong Kong. Banks and offices close; malls and shops run post-Christmas sales.

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24/7 Open

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Dec 26

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26 December 2026

Most chains are expected to stay open.

Open

Reduced

Closed

All Categories 8 Supermarkets & Groceries 2 Pharmacies & Chemists 1 Convenience Stores 1 Petrol & EV Charging 1 Drugstores & Cosmetics 2 Public Transit & Transport 1

Holiday Survival & Public Services Cheat Sheet

Essential public rules and services operating on Boxing Day 2026

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Public Transit

Sunday / Holiday Schedule

Public transit networks typically operate on Sunday or holiday timetables.

Service Availability 75%

Street Parking

Free / Relaxed Rules

Sunday parking rules and free municipal parking zones usually apply on statutory holidays.

Service Availability 90%

Post & Lockers

Lockers Only · Counters Closed

National postal delivery suspended; outdoor automated parcel lockers remain active 24/7.

Service Availability 40%

Trading Laws

100% Closed (Gov / Banks)

Government offices, municipal counters, and bank branches remain 100% closed.

Service Availability 15%

Verified · 4 days ago

All Verified Chains & Venues

8 venues tracked

Venue / Chain	Category	Holiday Status	Hours	Verification & Source
Watsons Pharmacy 24h (屈臣氏)24/7 Duty Major retail hub and hospital branches open during public holidays Editorial	Pharmacies & Chemists	Open	10:00–22:00	2026-04-20 watsons.com.hk
Shell HK 24/7 Service Station24/7 Duty Service stations across Hong Kong open 24 hours 365 days a year Editorial	Petrol & EV Charging	Open	24 hours	2026-04-20 shell.com.hk
ParknShop Estimate	Supermarkets & Groceries	Open	Hours Vary	2026-08-23 parknshop.com
Wellcome Estimate	Supermarkets & Groceries	Open	Hours Vary	2026-08-23 wellcome.com.hk
7-Eleven Estimate	Convenience Stores	Open	Hours Vary	2026-08-23 7-eleven.com.hk
Mannings Estimate	Drugstores & Cosmetics	Open	Hours Vary	2026-08-23 mannings.com.hk
Watsons Estimate	Drugstores & Cosmetics	Open	Hours Vary	2026-08-23 watsons.com.hk
MTR Corporation (港鐵) Operates normal full service, with overnight train service on major festive eves Editorial	Public Transit & Transport	Open	06:00–01:00	2026-04-20 mtr.com.hk

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Frequently asked questions

Are shops, supermarkets and pharmacies open on Boxing Day in Hong Kong?

Boxing Day on 26 December is a public holiday in Hong Kong. Banks and offices close; malls and shops run post-Christmas sales. Confirmed open chains include: ParknShop, Wellcome, 7-Eleven, Mannings, Watsons. Typically closed venues: banks, government.

When is Boxing Day 2026?

Boxing Day falls on 2026-12-26 in 2026.

Are public transport and emergency services running on Boxing Day?

Emergency medical helplines, on-duty pharmacies and 24/7 petrol stations remain accessible. Public transit generally runs on a Sunday/holiday timetable.

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