Foreign domestic helpers in Hong Kong are entitled to rest days and statutory holidays under the Employment Ordinance. Employers must give the required rest days and holidays and pay the correct entitlements.
Rest days and leave
Helpers are entitled to at least one rest day per week (usually Sunday) and to the statutory holidays announced by the government each year. They may also be entitled to annual leave depending on their length of service.
Annual leave entitlement
Depending on years of service, the minimum annual leave is as follows:
| Years of Service | Annual Leave Entitlement |
|---|---|
| 1 | 7 days |
| 2 | 7 days |
| 3 | 8 days |
| 4 | 9 days |
| 5 | 10 days |
| 6 | 11 days |
| 7 | 12 days |
| 8 | 13 days |
| 9 or above | 14 days |
For the current year’s statutory holidays and any updates, please refer to the Labour Department or contact us.
