China Public Holiday Calendar 2026



Modified on: Thu, 23 Oct, 2025 at 1:43 PM

National public holidays in 2026 (non-working days):

  • New Year’s Day: January 1
  • Chinese New Year (Spring Festival): February 16–22
  • Qingming Festival: April 5 (with an observed weekday substitution)
  • Labour Day: May 1–5 (extended holiday)
  • Dragon Boat Festival: June 19–21
  • Mid-Autumn Festival: September 25–27
  • National Day Golden Week: October 1–7

Notable regional observance:

  • Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region: Zhonghe Festival (Double Third Festival) — April 17–19, recognized locally

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