Hong Kong’s largest and most iconic Lunar New Year Fair officially commenced on February 11, 2026, at Victoria Park in Causeway Bay, kicking off the festive season with 400 vibrant stalls offering everything from auspicious Year of the Horse merchandise to delectable street food and seasonal flowers, running for seven days through the morning of Lunar New Year’s Day, February 17, 2026.
The bustling marketplace, a cornerstone of Hong Kong’s Chinese New Year celebrations, opened its doors to throngs of visitors seeking traditional holiday goods and festive cheer. The sprawling fair features a carefully curated mix of vendors designed to cater to both traditionalists buying ceremonial plants and younger citizens looking for novelty items related to the incoming zodiac sign.
Diverse Offerings Anchor the Victoria Park Experience
Organized by the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department (FEHD), the 2026 Victoria Park Lunar New Year Fair (LNYF) comprises a total of 400 designated stalls. This year’s distribution includes 180 wet goods stalls (primarily selling flowers and plants), 170 small dry goods stalls, 46 large dry goods stalls, and four strategically placed fast-food vendors.
The culinary section is a particular draw, with the small number of fast-food stalls offering irresistible aromas and quick bites for hungry shoppers navigating the packed aisles. Meanwhile, the dry goods areas are brimming with themed souvenirs, decorations, and novelty gifts, prominently featuring items symbolizing good fortune for the Year of the Horse.
Navigating the Fair: Dates, Times, and Crowd Control
The week-long event operates on extended hours to accommodate last-minute shoppers. The initial two days (February 11 and 12) are open from 8:00 AM until midnight. Mid-week (February 13 to 15) sees hours extended until 1:00 AM. The final push, leading up to Lunar New Year Day, begins at 8:00 AM on February 16 and concludes at 7:00 AM on February 17.
To improve the visitor experience and prevent overcrowding, the FEHD has implemented a real-time crowd management system across all 14 major LNYF sites, including Victoria Park. This system utilizes a traffic light indicator displayed on the FEHD website to inform the public of the current density:
- Green: Low crowd density.
- Yellow: Slightly crowded.
- Red: Very crowded.
Visitors are advised to check the FEHD website for the latest updates on crowd levels before setting off. Entry to the fairgrounds ceases 15 minutes before the daily closing time, ensuring that all attendees have adequate time to exit.
Essential Visitor Information and Transport Logistics
The fair is centrally located at Victoria Park, accessible via two main entrances along Hing Fat Street and Gloucester Road.
How to get there:
- MTR: Visitors can use the Causeway Bay Station (Exit E) where clear signage directs them towards the Sugar Street entrance, or the Tin Hau Station (Exit A2), requiring a short 3–5 minute walk along Hing Fat Street to the opposite entrance.
- Tram: Trams heading toward “Causeway Bay” or “Happy Valley” stop at “Victoria Park” or “King’s Road/Tung Lo Wan Road,” placing visitors within a 2–3 minute walk of the venue.
- Bus: Numerous city bus routes (including 2, 8P, 10, 112, 680, and others) serve nearby stops such as “Victoria Park” (Causeway Road), “Hing Fat Street,” and “Causeway Bay Typhoon Shelter.”
Due to the high predicted volume of visitors throughout the festival, the Transport Department has announced special traffic and public transport arrangements in the Causeway Bay and Tin Hau areas. These temporary measures include road closures, designated pedestrian zones, and repositioned bus and mini-bus stops. Shoppers are strongly encouraged to use public transport and allow extra time for travel given the anticipated congestion.
The Victoria Park Lunar New Year Fair remains indispensable as a cultural and economic driver during this vital holiday period, offering Hong Kong residents and tourists alike a tangible link to traditions while providing entrepreneurs a bustling platform to connect with the community.