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What's open on Winter Solstice 2026 in Macao?

Winter Solstice falls on 2026-12-22. Winter Solstice is a public holiday in MO. Banks and government offices close while most retail and supermarkets stay open.

Dec 22

Next occurrence

22 December 2026

Most chains are expected to stay open.

Open

Reduced

Closed

All Categories 5 Supermarkets & Groceries 2 Convenience Stores 1 Drugstores & Cosmetics 1 Banks & ATMs 1

Holiday Survival & Public Services Cheat Sheet

Essential public rules and services operating on Winter Solstice 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%

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All Verified Chains & Venues

5 venues tracked

Venue / Chain	Category	Holiday Status	Hours	Verification & Source
San Miu Estimate	Supermarkets & Groceries	Open	Hours Vary	2026-08-23 sanmiu.com.mo
Royal Estimate	Supermarkets & Groceries	Open	Hours Vary	2026-08-23 royal.com.mo
Watsons Estimate	Drugstores & Cosmetics	Open	Hours Vary	2026-08-23 watsons.com.mo
7-Eleven Estimate	Convenience Stores	Open	Hours Vary	2026-08-23 7-eleven.com.mo
Banco Nacional Ultramarino Estimate	Banks & ATMs	Closed	Closed All Day	2026-08-23 bnu.com.mo

Quick answers

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Frequently asked questions

Are shops, supermarkets and pharmacies open on Winter Solstice in Macao?

Winter Solstice is a public holiday in MO. Banks and government offices close while most retail and supermarkets stay open. Confirmed open chains include: San Miu, Royal, Watsons, 7-Eleven. Typically closed venues: banks, government.

When is Winter Solstice 2026?

Winter Solstice falls on 2026-12-22 in 2026.

Are public transport and emergency services running on Winter Solstice?

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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