Holidays · China
China Public Holidays 2026
🇨🇳 Complete list of national and public holidays in China for 2026 and 2027. Includes dates, weekdays, and notes on regional variations where relevant.
2026
| Date | Holiday | Day | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2026 | New Year's Day | Thursday | national |
| February 17, 2026 | Chinese New Year (Spring Festival) Lunar — 7-day public holiday Feb 16–22 |
Tuesday | national |
| April 5, 2026 | Qingming Festival | Sunday | national |
| May 1, 2026 | Labour Day 5-day public holiday May 1–5 |
Friday | national |
| June 19, 2026 | Dragon Boat Festival | Friday | national |
| September 25, 2026 | Mid-Autumn Festival | Friday | national |
| October 1, 2026 | National Day (PRC Founding) Golden Week Oct 1–7 |
Thursday | national |
2027
| Date | Holiday | Day | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2027 | New Year's Day | Friday | national |
| February 17, 2027 | Chinese New Year (Spring Festival) Lunar — 7-day public holiday Feb 16–22 |
Wednesday | national |
| April 5, 2027 | Qingming Festival | Monday | national |
| May 1, 2027 | Labour Day 5-day public holiday May 1–5 |
Saturday | national |
| June 19, 2027 | Dragon Boat Festival | Saturday | national |
| September 25, 2027 | Mid-Autumn Festival | Saturday | national |
| October 1, 2027 | National Day (PRC Founding) Golden Week Oct 1–7 |
Friday | national |
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does China have?
7 in 2026.
What's the biggest holiday in China?
Chinese New Year and National Day (October 1) — both with week-long holidays.
Are banks closed on these days in China?
Generally yes — banks observe the national/public holiday calendar. International business should plan around these dates to avoid payment-settlement delays.