On 1 July 2015, the National Security Law of the people's Republic of China was adopted at the 15th Session of the Standing Committee of the 12th National people's Congress, and 15 April each year was designated as the National Security Education Day.

The National Security Education Day aims at raising public awareness of national security, creating a positive atmosphere of safeguarding national security, enhancing the capacity to fend off national security risks, deepening public understanding of the Constitution, the Basic Law and national security, and fostering a sense of national identity.

The activities of National Security Education Day on 15 April 2024 include National Security Education Day flag raising ceremony, open days of disciplined and auxiliary services, National Security Cup awards presentation ceremony of the disciplined services, opening ceremony of National Security Education Day, seminars, visits to schools by government officials for national security education activities, etc. Meanwhile, community activities in the 18 districts across the territories and different activities organised by relevant Bureaux and Departments (including Civil Service Bureau, Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau, Education Bureau, Environment and Ecology Bureau, and Home and Youth Affairs Bureau) are being held in support of National Security Education Day. Some of the activities are as follows:

“National Security Education Day” Opening Ceremony cum Seminar
Venue: Grand Hall, Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre
Time: Live stream by RTHK 32 from 10:00am on 15 April

“National Security Education Day” Flag Raising Ceremony
Venue:  TheHong Kong Police College, Wong Chuk Hang
Time: Live stream by RTHK 32 from 7:40am on 15 April

Open Days of Disciplined and Auxiliary Services
The Security Bureau's eight disciplined services and auxiliary services will hold open days in their training schools, headquarters or divisional premises on 13 April (Sat) and 14 April (Sun) to deepen the public's understanding of the services as well as their work and achievements in safeguarding national security. Tickets are required except for open days of the Civil Aid Service and Auxiliary Medical Service.
Locations of the open day:
1. Hong Kong Police College, Wong Chuk Hang
2. Immigration Service Institute of Training and Development, Castle Peak Bay, Tuen Mun
3. Hong Kong Customs College, Tuen Mun
4. Hong Kong Correctional Services Academy, Stanley
5. Fire and Ambulance Services Academy, Tseung Kwan O
6. Government Flying Service Kai Tak Division
7. Civil Aid Service Headquarters, Yau Ma Tei
8. Auxiliary Medical Service Headquarters, Ho Man Tin

Activities Organised by 18 Districts for the “National Security Education Day”

Members of the public are welcome to visit the National Security Education Day's dedicated website and the Activity overview to view the full list of events.