Guide to Opening Hours of Hong Kong – Mainland China Border Crossings
Chinese New Year Period 2026 (14–23 February 2026)
During the Chinese New Year travel period (approximately 14–23 February 2026), Hong Kong’s major land boundary control points are operating under their normal schedules. No special overnight extensions beyond regular hours have been broadly announced.
The following outlines the standard operating hours for the main Hong Kong–Mainland China land crossings.
Major Land Border Crossing Hours
Lo Wu Control Point
Opening hours: Approximately 6:30 am – 12:00 midnight daily
Operates under standard hours during the Chinese New Year period.
Lok Ma Chau / Huanggang
Opening hours: 24 hours daily
This is one of the round-the-clock crossings between Hong Kong and Shenzhen.
Lok Ma Chau Spur Line Control Point
Opening hours: Approximately 6:30 am – 10:30 pm daily
Rail-based passenger crossing linked to the MTR East Rail Line.
Shenzhen Bay Control Point
Opening hours: Approximately 6:30 am – 12:00 midnight daily
Handles both passenger and vehicular traffic.
Man Kam To Control Point
Opening hours: Approximately 7:00 am – 10:00 pm daily
Primarily used for cross-boundary vehicular traffic and goods vehicles.
Heung Yuen Wai Control Point
Opening hours: Approximately 7:00 am – 10:00 pm daily
Located in the northeastern New Territories.
Hong Kong–Zhuhai–Macau Bridge (HZMB) Hong Kong Port
Opening hours: 24 hours daily
Open continuously for cross-boundary traffic.
Chinese New Year Travel Period
The main festive travel period in 2026 runs from 14 February to 23 February, including Lunar New Year’s Eve and the first week of the Lunar New Year holiday.
During this time:
Most checkpoints maintain normal daily opening hours.
24-hour crossings (Lok Ma Chau/Huanggang and HZMB) remain open continuously.
No general extension of late-night operating hours has been announced for the major rail crossings.
Travel Tips for Chinese New Year
Expect heavy congestion, particularly on peak outbound and return days.
Allow extra time for immigration clearance.
Use automated e-Channels if eligible to reduce queue times.
Check transport operator announcements for any temporary service adjustments.
Monitor real-time border crossing updates through official government apps.
