{"id":12146,"date":"2023-09-06T07:24:39","date_gmt":"2023-09-05T23:24:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/domestic-helper\/domestic-helper-statutory-holidays-2023\/"},"modified":"2025-11-21T03:11:47","modified_gmt":"2025-11-20T19:11:47","slug":"domestic-helper-statutory-holidays-2025-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/domestic-helper-statutory-holidays-2025-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Domestic Helper Statutory Holidays 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure><\/figure>\n<p>(Updated on September 6, 2023)<\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_81 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/domestic-helper-statutory-holidays-2025-2\/#Statutory_holidays_are_mandatory_holidays_for_domestic_workers_according_to_the_Hong_Kong_law_%E2%80%93_all_foreign_domestic_workers_in_Hong_Kong_are_entitled_to_the_13_statutory_holidays_annually_regardless_of_their_length_of_service_Even_if_your_domestic_helper_has_worked_for_you_for_only_one_day_she_is_still_entitled_to_the_statutory_holiday\" >Statutory holidays are mandatory holidays for domestic workers according to the Hong Kong law \u2013 all foreign domestic workers in Hong Kong are entitled to the 13 statutory holidays annually regardless of their length of service. Even if your domestic helper has worked for you for only one day, she is still entitled to the statutory holiday.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/domestic-helper-statutory-holidays-2025-2\/#The_list_of_Hong_Kong_statutory_holidays_2023\" >The list of Hong Kong statutory holidays 2023<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/domestic-helper-statutory-holidays-2025-2\/#Rules_about_domestic_helper_statutory_holidays_in_Hong_Kong\" >Rules about domestic helper statutory holidays in Hong Kong<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/domestic-helper-statutory-holidays-2025-2\/#What_about_the_general_holidays_public_holidays\" >What about the general holidays (public holidays)?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/domestic-helper-statutory-holidays-2025-2\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/domestic-helper-statutory-holidays-2025-2\/#You_might_also_be_interested_in\" >You might also be interested in:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Statutory_holidays_are_mandatory_holidays_for_domestic_workers_according_to_the_Hong_Kong_law_%E2%80%93_all_foreign_domestic_workers_in_Hong_Kong_are_entitled_to_the_13_statutory_holidays_annually_regardless_of_their_length_of_service_Even_if_your_domestic_helper_has_worked_for_you_for_only_one_day_she_is_still_entitled_to_the_statutory_holiday\"><\/span>Statutory holidays are mandatory holidays for domestic workers according to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/domestic-helper\/employment-contract-regulations\">the Hong Kong law<\/a> \u2013 all foreign domestic workers in Hong Kong are entitled to the <strong>13 statutory holidays annually <\/strong>regardless of their length of service. Even if your domestic helper has worked for you for only one day, she is still entitled to the statutory holiday.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>See also: <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/domestic-helper\/annual-leave-and-holidays\">Domestic Helper Annual Leave and Holidays<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-14294\" src=\"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Domestic-Helper-Statutory-Holidays-2023.png\" alt=\"Domestic helper statutory holidays 2023\" width=\"800\" height=\"550\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_list_of_Hong_Kong_statutory_holidays_2023\"><\/span><strong>The list of Hong Kong statutory holidays 2023<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>1 January 2023, Sunday<\/strong> &#8211; The first day of January<\/li>\n<li><strong>23 January 2023, Monday<\/strong> &#8211; Lunar New Year\u2019s Day<\/li>\n<li><strong>24 January 2023, Tuesday<\/strong> &#8211; The second day of Lunar New Year<\/li>\n<li><strong>25 January 2023, Wednesday<\/strong> &#8211; The fourth day of Lunar New Year<\/li>\n<li><strong>5 April 2023, Wednesday <\/strong>&#8211; Ching Ming Festival<\/li>\n<li><strong>1 May 2023, Monday<\/strong> &#8211; Labour Day<\/li>\n<li><strong>26 May 2023, Friday<\/strong> &#8211; The Birthday of the Buddha<\/li>\n<li><strong>22 June 2023, Thursday <\/strong>&#8211; Tuen Ng Festival \/ Dragon Boat Festival<\/li>\n<li><strong>1 July 2023, Saturday<\/strong> &#8211; HKSAR Establishment Day<\/li>\n<li><strong>30 September 2023, Saturday<\/strong> &#8211; The day following the Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival<\/li>\n<li><strong>1 October 2023, Sunday<\/strong> &#8211; National Day<\/li>\n<li><strong>23 October 2023, Monday<\/strong> &#8211; Chung Yeung Festival<\/li>\n<li><strong>22 December 2023, Friday<\/strong> &#8211; Chinese Winter Solstice Festival <strong>OR<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>25 December 2023, Monday<\/strong> &#8211; Christmas Day (at the option of the employer)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\" https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/b970eb36-9ba4-4a9d-836e-7701101bf40e-blogarticle-dayoff.jpg\" alt=\"2023 Domestic helpers in Hong Kong are entitled to 13 statutory holidays\" \/><figcaption>Domestic helpers in Hong Kong are entitled to 13 statutory holidays<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Rules_about_domestic_helper_statutory_holidays_in_Hong_Kong\"><\/span><strong>Rules about domestic helper statutory holidays in Hong Kong<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It is up to you to decide whether you should give your domestic worker the day off on General Holidays, but it is always nice to give them the day off if you are not working yourself and don\u2019t need them.<\/p>\n<p>However, clear rules exist and apply when it comes to Statutory Holidays in Hong Kong:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Statutory Holidays are mandatory<\/strong> &#8211; you must give your maid the day off.<\/li>\n<li><strong>They are mandatory irrespective of the length of service<\/strong> &#8211; no matter if your domestic helper has been with you for 2 years or only 2 days, she must have the day off.<\/li>\n<li><strong>If your domestic helper has been with you for at least 3 months under a continuous contract, she is entitled to paid statutory holidays.<\/strong> If she has been with you for less than 3 months she is entitled to statutory holidays. However, in such a case, it is strictly up to you to decide whether you want to pay her or not.<\/li>\n<li><strong>All statutory holidays must be taken off<\/strong> &#8211; you cannot pay your domestic worker to work on a statutory holiday (even if you pay her extra). Note that any payment made in lieu of statutory holidays can result in a fine.<\/li>\n<li>If for some reason, you need your housemaid to work on a statutory holiday, you must give her at least a<strong> 48 hours\u2019 prior notice <\/strong>and arrange an alternative holiday <strong>within a 2-month period<\/strong> before or after the statutory holiday.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Should the statutory holiday fall on your domestic helper\u2019s usual rest day, you should grant her a mandatory holiday<\/strong> either on the following day, which is not a statutory holiday, or you can also choose to grant her an alternative holiday, a substituted holiday, or a rest day. Simply put, you are not allowed to let your domestic helper take her rest day when it is a statutory holiday. Note that this shouldn\u2019t happen on a Sunday because the statutory holidays will then automatically be moved to the following Monday.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_about_the_general_holidays_public_holidays\"><\/span><strong>What about the general holidays (public holidays)?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Besides the 13 statutory holidays, Hong Kong has other <strong>general holidays<\/strong> on which most employees are free: <strong>Good Friday, Easter Saturday, Easter Monday and Boxing Day (December 26)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>You are not required to give your domestic helper general holidays (public holidays). You can decide to also give your domestic helper the general holiday off so she can recharge as it may also boost the work morale.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"127\" data-end=\"571\">Understanding Hong Kong\u2019s statutory holiday rules is key to maintaining a fair, legal, and respectful working relationship. By ensuring your domestic helper receives all 13 mandatory statutory holidays\u2014and by following proper arrangements for paid entitlements and alternative days off\u2014you help foster trust, well-being, and a healthier home environment. Clear communication and early planning also make holiday schedules smoother for everyone.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"573\" data-end=\"863\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">If you&#8217;re an <strong>employer looking for guidanc<\/strong>e or hoping to hire a reliable helper, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/register\">HelperChoice<\/a> is here to support you with ethical, transparent hiring tools.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"573\" data-end=\"863\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"><br data-start=\"728\" data-end=\"731\" \/><strong data-start=\"731\" data-end=\"755\">For domestic helpers<\/strong>, you can also create a <a href=\"http:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/registration\/childcare\/applicant\">free profile on HelperChoice<\/a> to find fair employers and apply to jobs safely online.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"You_might_also_be_interested_in\"><\/span><strong>You might also be interested in:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/domestic-helper\/rest-day\">Domestic Helper Rest Days<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/hong-kong\/hk-immigration-office-domestic-helper\">Essential Steps to Domestic Helper Visa Processing in Hong Kong<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\" https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/aad7bdee-0390-43d6-9968-06142d919042-helperchoiceblog-branding28en29.jpg\" alt=\"Find a domestic helper in Hong Kong | Ethical Agency | Direct hire | No hidden fees\" \/><\/figure>\n<p>Find a domestic helper in Hong Kong | Ethical Agency | Direct hire | No hidden fees<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/domestic-helpers\/hong-kong\">Search For A Domestic Helper Now<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>(Updated on September 6, 2023) Statutory holidays are mandatory holidays for domestic workers according to the Hong Kong law \u2013 all foreign domestic workers in Hong Kong are entitled to the 13 statutory holidays annually regardless of their length of service. 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