What's open on New Year's Day 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. In Hong Kong, city-centre venues are most likely to deviate from national patterns — check individual branches.
| 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 |
