The ELA Presents

Lunar New Year Legal Insights: Holiday Entitlements & Workplace Traditions in Asia, Celebrating the Year of the Horse

As businesses across Asia prepare to celebrate the Lunar New Year, understanding local holiday entitlements and workplace traditions is essential for employers operating in the region. This timely webinar brings together legal insights from ELA member firms in Chinese Mainland, Hong Kong SAR, Malaysia, Singapore, and Thailand to explore how Lunar New Year is recognized and managed in the workplace.


Our speakers will discuss statutory holiday entitlements, common employer practices, and cultural traditions associated with the Lunar New Year, along with key compliance considerations for employers. The session will also highlight practical challenges and best practices for managing leave, bonuses, and workplace celebrations across different jurisdictions.


Join us as we celebrate the 
Year of the Horse while gaining practical, comparative legal guidance to help your organization navigate Lunar New Year obligations and traditions throughout Asia.

Hosted By...


Attend in-person

Register here to attend LIVE in-person on January 22, 2026 @ 9am China Time in Pingshan, Shenzhen, China. Note: location information will be sent directly from LANBAI.

Register Online

Register to watch our pre-recorded session as soon as it becomes available. The anticipated release date is January 29, 2026.


Speakers

Moderator

Kulnisha Srimontien
Price Sanond Limited

Thailand


Presenter

Julie Xue
LANBAI Law Firm 

Chinese Mainland

Presenter

Elsie Chan
Deacons

Hong Kong SAR

Presenter

Wong Kian Jun
Shearn Delamore & Co.

Malaysia

Presenter

Qi-Yang Chang
WongPartnership

Singapore