What's open on New Year's Day 2026 in Hong Kong?
New Year's Day 2026 falls on 1 January 2026.
New Year's Day closes banks and government offices in Hong Kong, but malls, supermarkets and shops stay open — the city's retail barely stops.
Chain opening hours
| 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 |
Estimate | Supermarkets & Groceries | Open | Hours Vary | 2026-08-23 parknshop.com |
Estimate | Supermarkets & Groceries | Open | Hours Vary | 2026-08-23 wellcome.com.hk |
Estimate | Convenience Stores | Open | Hours Vary | 2026-08-23 7-eleven.com.hk |
Estimate | Drugstores & Cosmetics | Open | Hours Vary | 2026-08-23 mannings.com.hk |
Estimate | Drugstores & Cosmetics | Open | Hours Vary | 2026-08-23 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 |
Frequently asked questions
Are shops open on New Year's Day 2026 in Hong Kong?
New Year's Day closes banks and government offices in Hong Kong, but malls, supermarkets and shops stay open — the city's retail barely stops. Typically closed: banks, government.
When is New Year's Day in 2026?
New Year's Day falls on 1 January 2026 (2026-01-01) in 2026.