Holiday Guide for Macau in 2024

Macau information

Macau (also spelled Macao) is a Special Administrative Region (SAR) of the People's Republic of China. The autonomous territory is situated on China's south coast, 40 miles south-west of Hong Kong.

Population: 649,342
Capital: Macau
Calling Code: (853)
Time Zone: +8 UTC
Currency: Macanese pataca
Language: Chinese

List of Public Holidays in Macau in 2024

	Monday January 1st Long Weekend! New Year's Day Macau: New Year's Day is a public holiday in all countries that observe the Gregorian calendar, with the exception of Israel
	Saturday February 10th Lunar New Year's Day Macau: The Chinese New Year marks the start of the lunar new year, which occurs sometime between Jan. 21 and Feb. 20. Also known as the Spring Festival, it is considered one of China’s most important celebrations, with each year being named after one of the 12 animals in the Chinese zodiac. Festivities include fireworks, parades, and performances. The holiday closes with a lantern festival.
	Sunday February 11th The second day of the Lunar New Year Macau: The Chinese New Year marks the start of the lunar new year, which occurs sometime between Jan. 21 and Feb. 20. Also known as the Spring Festival, it is considered one of China’s most important celebrations, with each year being named after one of the 12 animals in the Chinese zodiac. Festivities include fireworks, parades, and performances. The holiday closes with a lantern festival.
	Monday February 12th Long Weekend! The third day of the Lunar New Year Macau: The Chinese New Year marks the start of the lunar new year, which occurs sometime between Jan. 21 and Feb. 20. Also known as the Spring Festival, it is considered one of China’s most important celebrations, with each year being named after one of the 12 animals in the Chinese zodiac. Festivities include fireworks, parades, and performances. The holiday closes with a lantern festival.
	Friday March 29th Long Weekend! Good Friday Macau: Good Friday occurs on the Friday before Easter. The day commemorates the Crucifixion of Jesus.
	Saturday March 30th The Day before Easter Macau: Day before Easter and the last day of Holy Week. Commemorates the day that Jesus Christ's body lay in the tomb
	Thursday April 4th Ching Ming Festival Macau: Ching Ming is the Remembrance of Ancestors Day or Grave-Sweeping Day and takes place on the 15th day after the Spring Equinox.
	Wednesday May 1st Labour Day Macau: This holiday is most commonly associated as a commemoration of the achievements of the labour movement
	Wednesday May 15th Buddha's Birthday Macau: Marks three key events in Buddhas life - his birthday, the enlightenment and his achievement of Nirvana
	Monday June 10th Long Weekend! Tuen Ng Festival Macau: The Tuen Ng Festival, otherwise known as the Dragon Boat Festival, has been celebrated on the fifth day of the fifth moon for millennia
	Wednesday September 18th Day following Chong Chao Festival Macau: Day following the Mid-Autumn Festival which starts on the 15th day of the 8th lunar month
	Tuesday October 1st National Day Macau: The People's Republic of China was founded on October 1st 1949 with a ceremony at Tian'anmen Square.
	Wednesday October 2nd National Day Holiday Macau: The People's Republic of China was founded on October 1st 1949 with a ceremony at Tian'anmen Square.
	Friday October 11th Long Weekend! Chung Yeung Festival Macau: The festival, otherwise known as Autumn Remembrance, has been celebrated on the ninth day of the ninth moon for millennia
	Saturday November 2nd All Souls' Day Macau: Dedicated to the remembrance of the departed. All Souls' Day follows All Saints' Day.
	Monday November 4th Long Weekend! Compensatory rest day for All Soul’s Day Macau: Dedicated to the remembrance of the departed. All Souls' Day follows All Saints' Day.
	Sunday December 8th Feast of Immaculate Conception Macau: It is a day that celebrates the belief that Mary, mother of Jesus, was preserved from original sin all of her life
	Monday December 9th Long Weekend! Compensatory rest day for Feast of Immaculate Conception Macau: It is a day that celebrates the belief that Mary, mother of Jesus, was preserved from original sin all of her life
	Friday December 20th Long Weekend! Macao SARE Day Macau: Sovereignty over Macau was transferred from Portugal to China on December 20th 1999
	Saturday December 21st Dongzhi Macau: Dongzhi means extreme of winter and is an important festival marking end of shorter daylight
	Monday December 23rd Long Weekend! Compensatory rest day for Winter Solstice Macau: Dongzhi means extreme of winter and is an important festival marking end of shorter daylight
	Tuesday December 24th Christmas Eve Macau: Christmas Eve marks the culmination of the Advent period before Christmas that started on the fourth Sunday before Christmas Eve.
	Wednesday December 25th Christmas Day Macau: Christmas celebrates the Nativity of Jesus which according to tradition took place on December 25th 1 BC