What's open on Lunar New Year 2027 in Hong Kong?
Known locally as 農曆新年
Lunar New Year falls on 2027-02-06. Lunar New Year is Hong Kong’s biggest holiday. Banks and government offices close for three days; many local shops shut but malls, supermarkets and tourist areas stay busy with festive sales.
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6 February 2027
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Holiday Survival & Public Services Cheat Sheet
Essential public rules and services operating on Lunar New Year 2027
Public Transit
Public transit networks typically operate on Sunday or holiday timetables.
Street Parking
Sunday parking rules and free municipal parking zones usually apply on statutory holidays.
Post & Lockers
National postal delivery suspended; outdoor automated parcel lockers remain active 24/7.
Trading Laws
Government offices, municipal counters, and bank branches remain 100% closed.
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 |
Editorial | Supermarkets & Groceries | Reduced hours | 09:00–18:00 | 2026-02-10 parknshop.com |
Editorial | Supermarkets & Groceries | Reduced hours | 09:00–18:00 | 2026-02-10 wellcome.com.hk |
Editorial | Convenience Stores | Open | 24 hours | 2026-02-10 7-eleven.com.hk |
Editorial | Drugstores & Cosmetics | Reduced hours | 10:00–20:00 | 2026-02-10 mannings.com.hk |
Editorial | Drugstores & Cosmetics | Reduced hours | 10:00–20:00 | 2026-02-10 watsons.com.hk |
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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Are shops, supermarkets and pharmacies open on Lunar New Year in Hong Kong?
Lunar New Year is Hong Kong’s biggest holiday. Banks and government offices close for three days; many local shops shut but malls, supermarkets and tourist areas stay busy with festive sales. Confirmed open chains include: ParknShop, Wellcome, 7-Eleven, Mannings, Watsons. Typically closed venues: banks, government, some local shops.
When is Lunar New Year 2027?
Lunar New Year falls on 2027-02-06 in 2027.
Are public transport and emergency services running on Lunar New Year?
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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