Updated 25 January 2026
Easter in Hong Kong in 2026 spans a lovely long weekend, offering families and kids plenty of chances to enjoy fun spring activities together. Easter doesn’t always come with official fanfare like Chinese New Year, but this year, the Good Friday–Easter Monday break and seasonal events make it a great time for family days out, school-holiday plans, and kid-friendly activities.
Here’s what Easter 2026 looks like on the calendar and what you can do with kids around the city:
Easter Holiday Dates in 2026 (Hong Kong)
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Good Friday: Friday, 3 April 2026 — statutory holiday in Hong Kong
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Holy Saturday: Saturday, 4 April 2026
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Easter Sunday: Sunday, 5 April 2026 (observed)
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Easter Monday: Monday, 6 April 2026 (statutory holiday)
Because of these statutory holidays and the surrounding days off for Ching Ming Festival and Easter Monday, families can create a long spring break to explore both indoor and outdoor experiences without rushing.
Top Easter Activities in Hong Kong
Easter Egg Hunts & Mall Events
Hong Kong shopping malls and community spaces often host seasonal Easter egg hunts and family fun days in the lead-up to and during Easter weekend.
One fun example is a Easter Egg Hunt where kids can explore the mall with mission cards, find eggs hidden around stores, and collect prizes like plush toys or free passes to Kiztopia attractions.
These events are usually free or ticketed through the mall and are perfect for toddlers and younger school-aged kids.
Arts & Craft Workshops
Events like the Little Hands Do Big Things Easter Festival bring themed workshops where kids can:
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Make chocolate bath bombs
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Decorate Easter sweets
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Join blessing or wood art workshops
These creative sessions combine hands-on play with a festive Easter twist, fostering artistry and fun for little ones.
Workshops vary by venue but are often run through family-friendly booking platforms like Klook with advance registration.
Easter Camps & Spring Break Programmes
Several organisations host multi-activity Easter camps over the spring break. These programmes blend movement, art, cooking, drumming, dancing, and more — great for building confidence, new friendships, and keeping kids engaged during the school holiday period.
Such camps usually operate day by day or week by week around the Easter holidays, making them ideal for parents who need flexible summer or spring break care.
Picnic Easter Fun & DIY at Home
If big events aren’t your style or you prefer a quieter day, simple activities like:
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Organising a DIY Easter egg hunt in a nearby park
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Packing a big picnic after the holiday brunch
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Making Easter treats at home (like bunny cupcakes or pastel cookies)
are affordable, low-stress ways to celebrate with kids.
Favourite park choices in Hong Kong include wide open spaces like Victoria Park, Lai Chi Kok Park, or quieter spots around the New Territories where children can play freely.
Bonus: Spring Break & School Holiday Timing
School breaks in Hong Kong often align with Easter. Many schools give a spring break covering late March through early April, which covers Good Friday and Easter Monday — giving families extra time for local outings and activities.
Best Tips for Easter with Kids
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Plan early: Popular egg hunts and workshops often fill up quickly
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Mix indoor and outdoor: The long Easter weekend is great for both museum visits and park picnic days
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Check ticket platforms: Many events are listed on Klook or community calendars with optional vouchers
Do Domestic Helpers Have Easter Holiday?
Foreign migrant domestic helpers in Hong Kong are entitled to a set of statutory holidays, which are different from general public holidays. For the year 2025, there are 14 statutory holidays specified for all employees, including domestic helpers, under the Employment Ordinance. These holidays include traditional festivals, national celebrations, and other significant days throughout the year. However, Easter Monday is not included among the statutory holidays for 2025. It’s important to note that from January 1, 2026, Easter Monday will be added to the list of statutory holidays for domestic helpers as part of a gradual increase in statutory holidays to be implemented over several years.
Employers are required to give their domestic helpers these statutory holidays off, and if a statutory holiday falls on the domestic helper’s rest day, they should be given the next day off which is not a rest day, statutory holiday, or alternative holiday. Additionally, if a domestic helper has been employed for not less than three months, they are entitled to holiday pay for these statutory holidays.
Employers cannot substitute these statutory holidays for any other form of leave or compensation, and failure to provide these holidays or the appropriate holiday pay can lead to prosecution and fines.
See also: 2026 Domestic Helper Statutory Holidays
How To Celebrate Easter?
Easter in Western countries is celebrated with a mix of religious, cultural, and secular traditions, reflecting its significance both as a Christian holiday commemorating the resurrection of Jesus Christ and as a springtime festival. Here are some of the key ways Westerners celebrate Easter:
Religious Observances
- Church Services: Many Christians attend special church services on Easter Sunday. These services are often filled with joyous music, choirs, and the ringing of church bells to proclaim the resurrection of Christ.
- Holy Week Events: The week preceding Easter, known as Holy Week, includes several days of religious significance, including Maundy Thursday (commemorating the Last Supper), Good Friday (observing Jesus’ crucifixion), and Holy Saturday.
Secular and Cultural Traditions
- Easter Eggs: Eggs, symbolising new life and rebirth, are a common motif. They are often dyed, painted, or made into chocolate. Easter egg hunts, where children search for hidden eggs, are popular activities.
- Easter Bunny: The Easter Bunny is a folkloric figure in many Western cultures, depicted as a rabbit bringing Easter eggs. It’s common for children to receive baskets filled with chocolate eggs, candies, and gifts from the Easter Bunny.
- Meals and Foods: Easter is associated with special meals and foods. In many countries, lamb is traditionally served on Easter Sunday as a symbol of Christ. Baked goods, such as hot cross buns (spiced, sweet buns with a cross on top) and simnel cake (a fruitcake with marzipan), are also traditional in some cultures.
- Easter Parades: In some cities, Easter parades are held, where people gather to walk in procession, often wearing spring attire or bonnets decorated with flowers.
- Spring Decorations: Homes and public spaces are decorated with symbols of spring and rebirth, such as flowers, bunnies, and chicks.
Variations by Country
Each Western country might have its unique traditions in addition to these general practices. For example:
- United States: Many communities host large Easter egg hunts, and the White House Easter Egg Roll is a notable event each year.
- United Kingdom: The UK has a tradition of Morris dancing, a form of English folk dance, and eating hot cross buns on Good Friday.
- Italy: In Italy, Easter is celebrated with religious processions and feasts, including the consumption of lamb and the Easter bread known as “colomba pasquale” (Easter dove).
Easter celebrations in Western countries blend religious worship, the welcoming of spring, family gatherings, and fun activities for children, embodying themes of renewal, joy, and community.
Celebrating Easter With Peace of Mind
As you plan your Easter celebrations, it’s also a good time to make sure everything is in place for a smooth and stress-free household setup. Whether you’re hiring a new domestic helper or renewing an existing contract, having the right visa support and insurance coverage helps protect both employers and helpers. HelperChoice offers reliable visa processing services and insurance solutions designed to give families peace of mind—so you can focus on enjoying meaningful moments together this festive season.