China Public Holidays

Public holidays are listed here.

Public holiday note

In addition to the Public Holidays listed, other holidays may be observed locally and certain groups have official Public Holidays on the following dates:

8 Mar
International Women's Day.
4 May National Youth Day.
23 May Tibet Liberation Day.
1 Jun International Children's Day.
1 Aug Army Day.

2026

January
01
New Year's Day
Start date:
1 January 2026
End date:
3 January 2026
February
17
Spring Festival (Chinese New Year)
Start date:
17 February 2026
April
04
Qingming Festival
Start date:
4 April 2026
April
29
Labour Day
Start date:
29 April 2026
End date:
1 May 2026
June
24
Dragon Boat Festival
Start date:
24 June 2026
September
25
Mid-Autumn Festival
Start date:
25 September 2026
October
01
National Day
Start date:
1 October 2026
End date:
7 October 2026
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