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Old Sep 26, 2017, 7:28 am
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Originally Posted by 1010101
It is but most places are open as normal. Christmas in HK is a throwback to British rule, the Chinese don't generally celebrate it.
we do celebrate it. Just not like how westerners celebrate xmas. Xmas eve is also known as the night you lose ur virginity.

but anyways. Cx lounges are open 365/7/20 (close between 0130-0530/0600 on most days)
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Old Sep 26, 2017, 10:18 am
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Slightly OT, are the shops normally open in HK on 31st December?

I know that lounges will be, but was thinking of popping into town for a bit [and in particular PYE store, Central].
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Old Sep 26, 2017, 11:15 am
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Originally Posted by wheatbeer
Excellent news thanks everyone ^. I just thought they might not open all the CX lounges if they expect less passengers that day. Sounds like it is business as usual.
airport will be more busy over Christmas ...

Originally Posted by jms_uk
Slightly OT, are the shops normally open in HK on 31st December?

I know that lounges will be, but was thinking of popping into town for a bit [and in particular PYE store, Central].
yes all shops open 31 December.
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Old Sep 26, 2017, 9:54 pm
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Originally Posted by kaka
we do celebrate it. Just not like how westerners celebrate xmas. Xmas eve is also known as the night you lose ur virginity.
That was a very good day!

Many shops in HK stay open 365 days a week. It used to be difficult to find food/shopping on CNY Eve/1st-2nd day but many places now stay open.
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Old Sep 26, 2017, 10:00 pm
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Originally Posted by Psychiatrist
airport will be more busy over Christmas ...
My experience is that on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day themselves, the airport is quiet.
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Old Sep 26, 2017, 10:02 pm
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Originally Posted by sxc
My experience is that on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day themselves, the airport is quiet.
Right, most locals leave a day or two ahead of time. But CX always issues notices reminding passengers to arrive at the airport early over public holiday peak season periods.
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Old Sep 27, 2017, 2:24 am
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Originally Posted by jms_uk
Slightly OT, are the shops normally open in HK on 31st December?

I know that lounges will be, but was thinking of popping into town for a bit [and in particular PYE store, Central].
Shops in HK are typically open EVERY DAY OF THE YEAR except the first day of Chinese New Year (and the 2nd and 3rd day for some smaller shops).
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Old Sep 27, 2017, 2:27 am
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Originally Posted by Psychiatrist
yes all shops open 31 December.
Originally Posted by fairhsa
Shops in HK are typically open EVERY DAY OF THE YEAR except the first day of Chinese New Year (and the 2nd and 3rd day for some smaller shops).
Thank you both - looking forward redeeming my CX F coupons
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Old Sep 28, 2017, 12:50 pm
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Originally Posted by fairhsa
Shops in HK are typically open EVERY DAY OF THE YEAR except the first day of Chinese New Year (and the 2nd and 3rd day for some smaller shops).
Except on T8+ days. Then you just sit at home and do nothing.
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Old Sep 29, 2017, 11:21 am
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Originally Posted by yannerd
Except on T8+ days. Then you just sit at home and do nothing.
indeed - but dont worry OP, its super unlikely to happen for the Xmas week!
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