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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 that were cancelled due to the typhoon or black Rainstorm Warning will receive an email inviting them to login in to their account to reschedule their appointment online.  All immigrant visa applicants can reschedule themselves using the Global Support System (GSS) website, and use their Case ID to choose a new appointment time.

Consulate General Dates of Closure

 The following list includes all official holidays (both U.S. and Hong Kong) for 2023.

A – American Holiday
L – Local Holiday

Notes: Three local holidays falling on Saturday are not included in the 2023 holiday schedule: The day following Good Friday, April 8, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Establishment Day, July 1, and the day following the Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival, September 30.

The following list includes all official holidays (both U.S. and Hong Kong) for 2024.

A – American Holiday
L – Local Holiday
A/L – American & Local Holiday 

Notes: Two local holidays falling on Saturday are not included in the 2024 holiday schedule: Lunar New Year’s Day, February 10, and The day following Good Friday, March 30.