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Bank holidays in Hong Kong come up with numerous festivals. These are really significant in Chinese history and culture. Every year, sometimes at various dates, the holidays are celebrated. For bank employees the days are special too. They enjoy the holidays with enjoyment and celebration. Below find the bank holiday list of Hong Kong for the year 2011.
Bank holiday list in Hong Kong for 2011
New Year Day: 1st January is the New Year Day in Hong Kong. The day is celebrated as the most exciting day. It is the beginning of a new life. Bank employees get holiday on this day. In 2011 also, banks will be remained closed on 1st January.
Chinese New Years Day: Enjoy Chinese New Year Day which is popular as Chinese Lunar New Year too. In 2011, 4th February will be the holiday for bank employees. It is a traditional day for Chinese. The festival starts on the first day of the Lunar month and finishes on the 15th in the Chinese New Year. On 4th February, 2011, you will enjoy this Lantern Festival.
Good Friday: Celebrate Good Friday on 22nd April, 2011. It is the day of crucifixion of Lord Jesus Christ. Like every year, in 2011 also, banks will remain closed.
Ching Ming Festival: 5th April will be the Ching Ming Festival in Hong Kong. This is another holiday for bank employees in Hong Kong. In 2011, you should celebrate this festival with happiness and enthusiasm.
Labour Day:Bank holiday list of 2011 in Hong Kong will bring Labour Day for the workers. 2nd May will be the day in 2011. The entire Hong Kong will join in remembering the contribution of the Hong Kong working class people. For social and economic development, the day is special indeed.
Lord Buddha's Birthday:The sacred day influences every heart. In Hong Kong, this day comes in the list of 2011 bank holidays in Hong Kong. Its Gautama Buddha’s birthday. No work will be done in banks on this auspicious occasion. 10th May will be the holiday in 2011.
Tuen Ng (Dragon Boat) Festival:
On 6th June, 2011, banks will be closed in Hong Kong. 2011 bank holiday list in Hong Kong shows that Tuen Ng (Dragon Boat) Festival will be a holiday for all bank employees.
Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Establishment Day:Since 1997, 1st July has come in the list of bank holidays. The purpose is Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Establishment Day. So, set all planning and enjoy the day.
Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival:12th September, 2011 will be celebrated as Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival. The popular festival involves bank staffs too. They get a day off on this festive occasion.
National Day of the People’s Republic of China: October 1st is regarded as National Day of the People’s Republic of China. This public holiday in China also includes bank employees. So, it’s a holiday for them also.
Chung Yeung Festival:5th October, 2011 will be celebrated as Chung Yeung Festival. The festival is so interesting. To get rid of worse effects, people target a high mountain. They climb up there and drink chrysanthemum wine. At last, they put on the zhuyu plant.
Christmas Day:25th December will be the Christmas Day. Like every year, it’s a fantastic day in Hong Kong. You should join in celebrating this auspicious day.
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