Welfare chief Law Chi-kwong attends a Legislative Council vote on a proposal increasing the number of statutory holidays on Wednesday. Photo: May Tse
Hong Kong lawmakers approve plan to add 5 new statutory holidays by 2030, with Buddha’s Birthday first in line
- In passing measure unamended, Legislative Council overrules wishes of labour, business sectors, which sought to adjust time frame
- After Buddha’s Birthday, next holidays to be added will be Boxing Day, three days around Easter
Welfare chief Law Chi-kwong attends a Legislative Council vote on a proposal increasing the number of statutory holidays on Wednesday. Photo: May Tse
