China Public Holidays
China observes a mix of public, national, and regional holidays throughout the year.
Overview
China observes a mix of public, national, and regional holidays throughout the year.
Some holidays are observed nationwide, while others may apply only to specific regions or communities.
Explore the holiday calendar for China by year below.
2026 holidays
A quick look at upcoming holidays in China.
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day |
| Feb 17 | Tuesday | Chinese New Year (Spring Festival) |
| May 1 | Friday | Labour Day |
| Jun 19 | Friday | Dragon Boat Festival |
| Sep 25 | Friday | Mid-Autumn Festival |
| Oct 1 | Thursday | National Day |
Holiday calendar by year
Years are listed in ascending order.
About public holidays in China
HolidayCalendar lists public holidays for China by calendar year. From this hub you can open a full year view with every dated entry, or jump to individual holiday pages for more context.
Public holidays are official days when many workplaces, schools, and government offices close or operate on a reduced schedule. For how we separate public holidays from awareness observances on this site, see public holidays and country calendars.
Our China listing covers major national public holidays in our dataset. Festival dates such as Spring Festival shift on the lunar calendar. Open a year calendar for the full dated list.
Major public holidays in 2026
These are widely recognized anchor holidays in our 2026 China calendar. Open each link for dates in other years and related calendar details.
Additional 2026 public holidays in our data include Our 2026 dataset lists six national public holidays; see the year table if coverage expands. See the 2026 holiday table for exact dates.
- New Year's Day — 1 January 2026. Opens the calendar year in China.
- Chinese New Year (Spring Festival) — 17 February 2026. Spring Festival (Chinese New Year), the most important festival holiday.
- Labour Day — 1 May 2026. International Workers' Day, observed as a public holiday.
- Dragon Boat Festival — 19 June 2026. A traditional festival observed as a public holiday.
- Mid-Autumn Festival — 25 September 2026. A major autumn festival holiday in the national calendar.
- National Day — 1 October 2026. National Day on 1 October, marking the founding of the PRC.
Planning around holidays
Use the year calendars on this hub when you schedule time off, travel, or staffing. Pick a year from the buttons above to see every dated public holiday.
- Winter and spring: Spring Festival dates move on the lunar calendar; always confirm on your year view.
- May: Labour Day is a major travel and staffing anchor.
- Summer: Dragon Boat Festival dates shift each year.
- Autumn: Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day week are common travel peaks; check the year calendar.
Plan Your Year Around CN Holidays
View China holidays in calendar mode
Explore public holidays in a visual calendar layout and plan ahead more easily.