Opening Hours of flower market
The flower shops on Flower Market Road in Mong Kok operate primarily during standard Hong Kong business hours, though their heritage as wholesale suppliers means early morning activity and extended evening hours for maximum convenience. Understanding the market's daily rhythm will help you plan the perfect visit whether you're seeking the authentic wholesale atmosphere or leisurely retail shopping.
Standard Operating Hours: Most flower shops operate from 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM daily, making the market accessible throughout the day. Unlike many tourist attractions, the flower market maintains consistent hours seven days a week, including weekends and most public holidays. Only Chinese New Year Day sees the market completely closed, as vendors take this important cultural holiday to rest after the intensive pre-New Year period.
Current Status and Visitor Information (2025): The flower market continues to thrive with over 120 ground-floor flower shops spanning four streets in the Mong Kok area. Despite ongoing urban redevelopment discussions affecting some buildings in the surrounding area, the core flower market operations remain stable and welcoming to both local customers and international visitors. The market serves as both a wholesale center for Hong Kong's florists and a retail destination for residents and tourists seeking authentic flowers and cultural experiences.
Each flower shop on in the flower market is independent and so when they open is up to the owner, the road itself is open 24 x 7 as it is a public road.
Most shops have staff there early to start accepting deliveries at around 7am, so
if you are jet-lagged traveler awake at this hour you will find
the shops busy, but mostly unloading boxes so it isn't the best time
to visit and they are not functioning as shops yet. Later in the morning when deliveries have been received,
outgoing bouquets have been sent, and before lunch, is the most relaxed
part of the day here. Officially the majority of shops state
their opening times as 9:30am.
In addition shops still stay open after office hours so that people leaving work can still buy flowers, and the shops don't close until 7:30 pm in the evening or when the customers start to stop buying!
Flower Shops are generally open 7 days a week, including public holidays such as Christmas and Easter. However during Chinese New Year the shops will be closed on at least the first day of the new year as all the vendors will have been working very hard during the Lunar New Year Fairs, such as that one in Victoria Park, which close at midnight on New Year's Eve.
So in summary flower shops on Flower Market Road are generally open:
09:30 - 19:30 - Monday through Sunday, except for first day of Chinese New Year
Special Seasonal Considerations: During Chinese New Year season (typically late January through early February), the flower market experiences dramatically increased activity and extended hours. Many shops begin opening as early as 6:00 AM and remain open until 10:00 PM or later to accommodate the surge in demand for traditional Chinese New Year flowers like pussy willows, narcissus, and mandarin orange trees. This period represents the busiest time of year for the market, when flowers carry special cultural significance for bringing good fortune in the coming year.
Peak Wedding Season Hours: During spring and early summer (March through June), when Hong Kong experiences its peak wedding season, many flower shops extend their hours to accommodate bridal consultations and wedding flower arrangements. Shops often open earlier on weekends during this period to handle increased demand for traditional wedding flowers like peonies, orchids, and roses, as well as custom arrangements that blend Chinese symbolism with contemporary wedding aesthetics.
For specific cultural flower information and shopping guidance, visit our guides to feng shui flowers and traditional flower meanings that enhance your flower market experience with authentic cultural knowledge.