The Hong Kong SAR Government (香港特别行政区政府) reported on 8 October 2026 that around 1.6 million visitors arrived during the 1–7 October Golden Week. More than 1.41 million were from the mainland. In this article, we look at arrival figures, tour groups, hotel occupancy and the trade feedback cited in the release.
Mainland visitors exceeded 1.41 million over seven days
According to the government release, the mainland total exceeded the number recorded during last year’s eight-day Golden Week.
Mainland arrivals averaged around 202,000 a day and peaked on 1 October at around 277,000. The Lok Ma Chau Spur Line Control Point received the most mainland visitors, followed by the Express Rail Link West Kowloon Control Point.
| Measure | Figure |
|---|---|
| Inbound visitors, total | Around 1.6 million |
| Mainland visitors | More than 1.41 million |
| Mainland visitors, daily average | Around 202,000 |
| Mainland visitors, peak day (1 October) | Around 277,000 |
| Mainland inbound tour groups | Around 1,140 groups, over 41,000 visitors |
| Overall hotel occupancy | 90% |
Around 60% of mainland tour groups stayed overnight
Around 1,140 mainland inbound tour groups brought more than 41,000 visitors. About 60 percent of these groups were on overnight itineraries, and overall hotel occupancy reached 90 percent.
Retailers reported single- to double-digit growth by category
The release says consumer spending in various retail categories grew by single-digit to double-digit percentages year on year. It does not name the categories or give figures for each.
The catering sector indicated that business in tourist areas rose by about 10 percent. Both figures are attributed to trade feedback rather than official statistics.
Lantern events drew around 730,000 visitors
The Mid-Autumn Lantern Carnival 2026 and International Lantern Spectacular in Victoria Park drew around 730,000 visitors. The National Day fireworks over Victoria Harbour on 1 October attracted more than 378,000 spectators.
The National Day Raceday at Sha Tin had nearly 30,000 attendees, including more than 9,300 tourists.
Unit: people
1-7 October 2026; approximate figures as stated · Source: Hong Kong SAR Government, 8 October 2026
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| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Lantern Carnival and Lantern Spectacular | 730,000 people |
| National Day fireworks | 378,000 people |
| National Day Raceday | 30,000 people |
Scope: source and period
- Issued by the government’s interdepartmental working group on festival arrangements, led by Chief Secretary for Administration Chan Kwok-ki (陈国基).
- Period: 1–7 October 2026; the 2025 comparison period was eight days.
- Covers Hong Kong only; retail and catering changes are trade feedback.
