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11.38 Million Expected to Travel Through Hong Kong for Lunar New Year

2/12/2026

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Hong Kong Immigration Department expects 11.38 million travelers to pass through border crossings during Lunar New Year.
The estimate spans from the 27th day of the last month of the Lunar calendar to the seventh day after the new year.
Approximately 9.52 million trips are projected through land boundary control points.
Frontline officers' leave is minimized and additional counters will be opened.
No extra operating hours will be implemented.

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Story summary

Hong Kong Immigration Department expects 11.38 million travelers to pass through border crossings during Lunar New Year.
The estimate spans from the 27th day of the last month of the Lunar calendar to the seventh day after the new year.
Approximately 9.52 million trips are projected through land boundary control points.
Frontline officers' leave is minimized and additional counters will be opened.
No extra operating hours will be implemented.