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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
01

Annual paid leave

EO Cap. 57

EO Cap. 57: 7 days (1-2 yrs), 8 days (3-4), 9 days (5-6), …, 14 days (9+).

TypeDurationPayConditions
1-2 yrs7 j100%EO
9+ yrs14 j100%EO
Official sources: LD
02

Public holidays

13 statutory

13 statutory holidays + 17 public holidays (banking).

DayDateStatusNote
1 JanNew YearAll
VariableChinese NY (3 j)All
VariableChing MingAll
VariableGood Friday + Easter MonAll
1 MayLabour DayAll
VariableBuddha’s BirthdayAll
VariableTuen NgAllDragon Boat
1 JulHKSAR DayAll
VariableMid-AutumnAll
1 OctNational DayAll
VariableChung YeungAll
25-26 DecChristmas + BoxingAll
Official sources: LD
03

Sick leave

80%

80% up to 120 accumulated days.

ScenarioWaitingPayCap
Sick0 j80% (4/5)Max 120 j accumulés
Official sources: LD
04

Maternity, paternity, parental

14 wks mat · 5 days pat

Mat 14 wks (2020 reform). Pat 5 days.

TypeDurationPayConditions
Mat14 sem80%EO
Pat5 j80%EO
Official sources: LD
05

Special leaves

Discretionary

Discretionary per contract.

TypeDurationPayConditions
MarriageVariableVariableContrat
Official sources: LD

Centralize Hong Kong absences

Illizeo applies EO Cap. 57 + MPF.

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