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Hong Kong
Hong Kong guarantees 7-14 days based on seniority (Employment Ordinance Cap. 57). 13 statutory holidays. Maternity 14 wks.
Authority: Employment Ordinance · MPF · LD
Leave
7-14 days
Holidays
13 statutory
Mat
14 wks
Pat
5 days
Sick
80% up to 120 days
Framework
EO Cap. 57
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01
Annual paid leave
EO Cap. 57EO Cap. 57: 7 days (1-2 yrs), 8 days (3-4), 9 days (5-6), …, 14 days (9+).
| Type | Duration | Pay | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-2 yrs | 7 j | 100% | EO |
| 9+ yrs | 14 j | 100% | EO |
Official sources: LD
02
Public holidays
13 statutory13 statutory holidays + 17 public holidays (banking).
| Day | Date | Status | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan | New Year | All | — |
| Variable | Chinese NY (3 j) | All | — |
| Variable | Ching Ming | All | — |
| Variable | Good Friday + Easter Mon | All | — |
| 1 May | Labour Day | All | — |
| Variable | Buddha’s Birthday | All | — |
| Variable | Tuen Ng | All | Dragon Boat |
| 1 Jul | HKSAR Day | All | — |
| Variable | Mid-Autumn | All | — |
| 1 Oct | National Day | All | — |
| Variable | Chung Yeung | All | — |
| 25-26 Dec | Christmas + Boxing | All | — |
Official sources: LD
03
Sick leave
80%80% up to 120 accumulated days.
| Scenario | Waiting | Pay | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sick | 0 j | 80% (4/5) | Max 120 j accumulés |
Official sources: LD
04
Maternity, paternity, parental
14 wks mat · 5 days patMat 14 wks (2020 reform). Pat 5 days.
| Type | Duration | Pay | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mat | 14 sem | 80% | EO |
| Pat | 5 j | 80% | EO |
Official sources: LD
05
Special leaves
DiscretionaryDiscretionary per contract.
| Type | Duration | Pay | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marriage | Variable | Variable | Contrat |
Official sources: LD
Centralize Hong Kong absences
Illizeo applies EO Cap. 57 + MPF.
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