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China Holidays 2026: Public Holidays in China
China has 6 national public holidays in 2026. All of them fall on a weekday. There are 3 long weekends and 3 more if you take a bridge day off.
China public holidays 2026 — full list
| Date | Holiday | Local name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | 元旦 | Public holiday | |
| Chinese New Year (Spring Festival) | 春节 | Public holiday | |
| Labour Day | 劳动节 | Public holiday | |
| Dragon Boat Festival | 端午节 | Public holiday | |
| Mid-Autumn Festival | 中秋节 | Public holiday | |
| National Day | 国庆节 | Public holiday |
Data: Nager.Date public holiday database and the vacanza/holidays library (both MIT licence). Dates of religious holidays based on the lunar calendar may shift by a day after official announcements.
China holiday calendar 2026
- National holiday
- Regional holiday
- Bridge day (take off for a long weekend)
January 1
February 1
March
April
May 1
June 1
July
August
September 1
October 1
November
December
Long weekends in China 2026
3 long weekends come for free, and 3 more need just one or two days of leave. Plan your trips around these dates.
Thu 1 Jan – Sun 4 Jan
Take off Fri 2 Jan
Sat 14 Feb – Tue 17 Feb
Take off Mon 16 Feb
Fri 1 May – Sun 3 May
No leave needed
Fri 19 Jun – Sun 21 Jun
No leave needed
Fri 25 Sep – Sun 27 Sep
No leave needed
Thu 1 Oct – Sun 4 Oct
Take off Fri 2 Oct
China vs its neighbours — public holidays in 2026
Planning a trip to China?
On public holidays banks, offices and many shops close, public transport often runs a Sunday timetable and popular destinations get busy and more expensive. Book early around long weekends.