Holiday Calendar
China public holidays 2026
China's 7 official holiday periods for 2026 (33 days off in total), plus the 6 weekend days that become make-up workdays. Useful for planning cross-border meetings, shipping cutoffs and business communication so nothing lands on the other side's day off.
| Holiday | Days off | Make-up workdays |
|---|---|---|
| 元旦 New Year's Day Statutory days: Jan 1 | Jan 1 (Thu) – Jan 3 (Sat), 3 days | Sun Jan 4 |
| 春节 Spring Festival Statutory days: Feb 16–19 | Feb 15 (Sun) – Feb 23 (Mon), 9 days | Sat Feb 14, Sat Feb 28 |
| 清明节 Qingming Statutory days: Apr 5 | Apr 4 (Sat) – Apr 6 (Mon), 3 days | — |
| 劳动节 Labour Day Statutory days: May 1–2 | May 1 (Fri) – May 5 (Tue), 5 days | Sat May 9 |
| 端午节 Dragon Boat Statutory days: Jun 19 | Jun 19 (Fri) – Jun 21 (Sun), 3 days | — |
| 中秋节 Mid-Autumn Statutory days: Sep 25 | Sep 25 (Fri) – Sep 27 (Sun), 3 days | — |
| 国庆节 National Day Statutory days: Oct 1–3 | Oct 1 (Thu) – Oct 7 (Wed), 7 days | Sun Sep 20, Sat Oct 10 |
Make-up workdays (weekend days worked): Sun Jan 4, Sat Feb 14, Sat Feb 28, Sat May 9, Sun Sep 20, Sat Oct 10
Quick answer
This page lists the major 2026 public holidays in China with dates and weekdays. To check local times on a specific day or find overlapping working hours, continue into the converter and the meeting planner.
How to use this calendar
Scan the table before locking recurring meetings or project milestones; move shipping cutoffs to the last business day before a holiday; expect slower responses around multi-day breaks. South Korea also takes Lunar New Year (Seollal) and Chuseok off around the same time — see South Korea public holidays 2026.
FAQ
What are the main public holidays in China in 2026?
The table lists China's 7 official holiday periods for 2026 (33 days off) and the 6 weekend days that become make-up workdays.
What should I plan around when working with China?
Besides the time difference, avoid scheduling around public holidays: replies slow down before and after them, and logistics or banking can be delayed. Keep key meetings and shipping cutoffs clear of the dates listed here.
Where does this holiday data come from?
Dates follow the State Council General Office notice on the 2026 holiday arrangements (国办发明电〔2025〕7号). Statutory holidays follow the national holiday regulations as amended from 2025 (Spring Festival 4 days, Labour Day 2 days).
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