Country guide · Updated May 2026

Public Holidays in China
2026

Complete list of public holidays in China for 2026, including national days, regional observances, and long weekends. Use this calendar to plan team availability, launches, and travel — or compare with other countries in our multi-country tool.

6 total holidays
6 national
0 regional
3 long weekends

2026 holiday calendar

Date Holiday Scope Notes
Thu, January 1
Thursday
元旦
New Year's Day
🌍 National 🌉 Bridge potential
Tue, February 17
Tuesday
春节
Chinese New Year (Spring Festival)
🌍 National 🌉 Bridge potential
Fri, May 1
Friday
劳动节
Labour Day
🌍 National 🌉 Long weekend
Fri, June 19
Friday
端午节
Dragon Boat Festival
🌍 National 🌉 Long weekend
Fri, September 25
Friday
中秋节
Mid-Autumn Festival
🌍 National 🌉 Long weekend
Thu, October 1
Thursday
国庆节
National Day
🌍 National 🌉 Bridge potential

2027 holiday calendar

Plan ahead with the official 2027 dates.

Date Holiday Scope Notes
Fri, January 1
Friday
元旦
New Year's Day
🌍 National 🌉 Long weekend
Sat, February 6
Saturday
春节
Chinese New Year (Spring Festival)
🌍 National
Sat, May 1
Saturday
劳动节
Labour Day
🌍 National
Wed, June 9
Wednesday
端午节
Dragon Boat Festival
🌍 National
Wed, September 15
Wednesday
中秋节
Mid-Autumn Festival
🌍 National
Fri, October 1
Friday
国庆节
National Day
🌍 National 🌉 Long weekend

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About these holidays

Holiday data for China is sourced from the open-source Nager.Date API, which aggregates official government calendars. National holidays apply countrywide; regional holidays apply only in specific subdivisions (states, cantons, provinces, etc.). For legally critical decisions, always confirm with the official sources of the relevant region.

Country code: CN · Last updated: 5/10/2026 · Data refreshed annually.