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Flag of ChinaChina Holidays 2029: Public Holidays in China

China has 6 national public holidays in 2029. 4 of them fall on a weekday and 2 on a weekend. There are 1 long weekends and 2 more if you take a bridge day off.

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National public holidays · #220
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On a weekday (Mon–Fri)
1
Long weekends (3+ days)
0
Regional holidays

China public holidays 2029 — full list

DateHolidayLocal nameType
New Year's Day Next 元旦 Public holiday
Chinese New Year (Spring Festival) 春节 Public holiday
Labour Day 劳动节 Public holiday
Weekend Dragon Boat Festival 端午节 Public holiday
Weekend 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 2029

  • National holiday
  • Regional holiday
  • Bridge day (take off for a long weekend)

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February 1

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March

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April

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May 1

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June 1

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July

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August

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September 1

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October 1

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November

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December

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Long weekends in China 2029

1 long weekends come for free, and 2 more need just one or two days of leave. Plan your trips around these dates.

4days

Sat 10 Feb – Tue 13 Feb

Take off Mon 12 Feb

4days

Sat 28 Apr – Tue 1 May

Take off Mon 30 Apr

3days

Sat 29 Sep – Mon 1 Oct

No leave needed

China vs its neighbours — public holidays in 2029

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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.

Frequently asked questions about holidays in China

How many public holidays does China have in 2029?

6 national public holidays. That ranks China #220 of 234 countries by number of holidays in 2029.

How many long weekends are there in China in 2029?

1 long weekends of three or more days without taking leave, and 2 more with a bridge day. Best deal: take 1 day off (Mon 12 Feb) for 4 days in a row from 10 February.

Which China public holidays fall on a weekend in 2029?

Dragon Boat Festival (Sat 16 Jun) and Mid-Autumn Festival (Sat 22 Sep). Whether a substitute day off is given depends on national law.

Which month has the most public holidays in China?

October, with 1 national holidays: National Day.