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.
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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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.