A hand tool holding structure includes a first body, a second body, multiple third bodies, a fourth body, an elastic member, and a fifth body. The first body has a first pivot portion, a second pivot portion, a mounting portion, multiple first receiving slots, a first abutting edge, and a second abutting edge. The second body has a second receiving slot, a first abutting portion, a third receiving slot, and a second abutting portion. Each of the third bodies has a locking portion, a first inclined plane, an abutting face, a second inclined plane, and a third abutting portion. The fourth body has a fourth receiving slot, a fifth receiving slot, and a third inclined plane. The elastic member is mounted on the second pivot portion and biased between the second abutting edge and the second abutting portion. The fifth body is mounted on the first body.