Official public holidays in China for 2026. Updated April 2026.
| Holiday | Date | Duration | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | 2026-01-01 | 1 day(s) | Public holiday |
| Chinese New Year (Spring Festival) | 2026-02-17 | 7 day(s) | Golden Week — Year of the Horse |
| Qingming Festival (Tomb Sweeping Day) | 2026-04-05 | 1 day(s) | Traditional festival |
| Labour Day | 2026-05-01 | 5 day(s) | Golden Week — 5-day holiday |
| Dragon Boat Festival | 2026-06-19 | 3 day(s) | Traditional festival |
| Mid-Autumn Festival | 2026-09-25 | 3 day(s) | Traditional festival |
| National Day Golden Week | 2026-10-01 | 7 day(s) | Golden Week |
New Year's Day holiday. Most businesses and government offices closed.
Chinese New Year 2026 begins on February 17, marking the Year of the Horse. The 7-day official holiday runs February 17–23. Factory and business closures typically extend much longer.
Qingming 2026 falls on April 5. A 3-day weekend including adjacent weekend days is typical.
Labour Day Golden Week runs May 1–5 in 2026. A major domestic travel period.
Dragon Boat Festival 2026 falls on June 19, the 5th day of the 5th lunar month.
Mid-Autumn Festival 2026 falls on September 25.
National Day 2026 marks the 77th anniversary of the PRC.
China has two major Golden Week holiday periods — Chinese New Year (January/February) and National Day (1–7 October). During these periods, hundreds of millions of people travel within China. Book accommodation and transport months in advance if you plan to travel during Golden Week.
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