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At least one full 24-hour rest day per week, on a day mutually agreed. The rest day cannot be replaced by money or work — it must be taken.
In addition, helpers are entitled to 15 statutory holidays per year in 2026 (up from 14 in 2025 — Easter Monday was added as a new statutory holiday from 2026 onwards under the Employment Ordinance).
Paid annual leave starts at 7 days from the second year of service and increases with length of service, up to a maximum of 14 days from the ninth year onward.
Last updated on 3 May 2026.
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