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Holidays and Closures

On this page:

• Overview
• Arrangements in case of Typhoon 8 and Black Rain signal notification by Hong Kong Government
• Consulate General Dates of Closure

Overview

The Consulate General observes both U.S. and Hong Kong holidays and will be closed on those dates. The visa application services call center also observes U.S. and Hong Kong holidays and will also be closed on those dates.

Arrangements in case of Typhoon 8 and Black Rain signal notification by Hong Kong Government

There will be no appointments the day(s) for which the Hong Kong Government issues a Typhoon No.8 or Black Rain Signal.

Individuals with Nonimmigrant Visa appointments will be notified by email and invited to login to their accounts in order to cancel and reschedule the appointment online.

Individuals with Immigrant Visa appointments should use the Visa Inquiry Form to provide current telephone contact numbers to the Immigrant Visa Unit as soon as possible after the Consulate opens again. Consulate staff will contact them directly to reschedule their appointments.

Consulate General Dates of Closure

 The following list includes all official holidays (both U.S. and Hong Kong) for 2019.

A – American Holiday
L – Local Holiday

Notes: Two local holidays falling on Saturday are not included in the 2019 holiday schedule (The day following Good Friday, April 20, 2019, and the day following Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival, September 14, 2019). Two local holidays are also not included (Labor Day, May 1, and the day following the Birthday of Buddha, May 13).

The following list includes all official holidays (both U.S. and Hong Kong) for 2020.

A – American Holiday
L – Local Holiday

Note: Four local holidays falling on Saturday are not included in the 2020 holiday schedule (Lunar New Year’s Day, January 24, Ching Ming Festival, April 4, The day following Good Friday, April 11, and the day following Christmas Day, December 26).