China Public Holidays 2026
China has 22 public holiday dates in 2026.
Last updated: 8 November 2026
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Thu 1 Jan | New Year's Day |
| Fri 2 Jan | Day off (substituted from 01/04/2026) |
| Mon 16 Feb | Chinese New Year's Eve |
| Tue 17 Feb | Chinese New Year (Spring Festival) |
| Wed 18 Feb | Chinese New Year (Spring Festival) |
| Thu 19 Feb | Chinese New Year (Spring Festival) |
| Fri 20 Feb | Day off (substituted from 02/14/2026) |
| Mon 23 Feb | Day off (substituted from 02/28/2026) |
| Sun 5 Apr | Tomb-Sweeping Day |
| Mon 6 Apr | Tomb-Sweeping Day (observed) |
| Fri 1 May | Labor Day |
| Sat 2 May | Labor Day |
| Mon 4 May | Labor Day (observed) |
| Tue 5 May | Day off (substituted from 05/09/2026) |
| Fri 19 Jun | Dragon Boat Festival |
| Fri 25 Sep | Mid-Autumn Festival |
| Thu 1 Oct | National Day |
| Fri 2 Oct | National Day |
| Sat 3 Oct | National Day |
| Mon 5 Oct | National Day (observed) |
| Tue 6 Oct | Day off (substituted from 09/20/2026) |
| Wed 7 Oct | Day off (substituted from 10/10/2026) |
2026 holiday calendar — China
- Public holiday
- Suggested day off
- Weekend
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Long weekends and best days to take off in China in 2026
Best use of leave in 2026: take Mon 28 – Wed 30 Sep off around Mid-Autumn Festival for 13 days off in a row (Fri 25 Sep – Wed 7 Oct).
✈️ 3 days or more off? How about a trip? Ideas are in the last column — tap one for where to stay.
| Break | Dates | Take leave on | Holiday | Trip idea |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 days leave → 9 days off best value | Sat 27 Dec – Sun 4 Jan | Mon 29 – Wed 31 Dec | New Year's Day, Day off (substituted from 01/04/2026) |  Seoul |
| 4 days off | Thu 1 – Sun 4 Jan | No leave needed | New Year's Day, Day off (substituted from 01/04/2026) |  Osaka |
| 10 days off | Sat 14 – Mon 23 Feb | No leave needed | Chinese New Year's Eve, Chinese New Year (Spring Festival), Day off (substituted from 02/14/2026), Day off (substituted from 02/28/2026) | Seoul |
| 4 days leave → 16 days off best value | Sat 14 Feb – Sun 1 Mar | Tue 24 – Fri 27 Feb | Chinese New Year's Eve, Chinese New Year (Spring Festival), Day off (substituted from 02/14/2026), Day off (substituted from 02/28/2026) | Osaka |
| 3 days off | Sat 4 – Mon 6 Apr | No leave needed | Tomb-Sweeping Day, Tomb-Sweeping Day (observed) | Seoul |
| 4 days leave → 11 days off | Sat 25 Apr – Tue 5 May | Mon 27 – Thu 30 Apr | Labor Day, Labor Day (observed), Day off (substituted from 05/09/2026) | Osaka |
| 5 days off | Fri 1 – Tue 5 May | No leave needed | Labor Day, Labor Day (observed), Day off (substituted from 05/09/2026) | Seoul |
| 3 days off | Fri 19 – Sun 21 Jun | No leave needed | Dragon Boat Festival | Osaka |
| 3 days off | Fri 25 – Sun 27 Sep | No leave needed | Mid-Autumn Festival | Seoul |
| 3 days leave → 13 days off best value | Fri 25 Sep – Wed 7 Oct | Mon 28 – Wed 30 Sep | Mid-Autumn Festival, National Day, National Day (observed), Day off (substituted from 09/20/2026), Day off (substituted from 10/10/2026) | Osaka |
| 7 days off | Thu 1 – Wed 7 Oct | No leave needed | National Day, National Day (observed), Day off (substituted from 09/20/2026), Day off (substituted from 10/10/2026) | Seoul |
Calculated from the national holidays above with a Saturday–Sunday weekend. Company rules, shift work and regional holidays can change the result.
China holidays in 2026 at a glance
China has 22 public holiday dates in 2026, from Thu 1 Jan to Wed 7 Oct. 3 of them fall on a Saturday or Sunday, so the substitute rules matter.
Compare with China public holidays 2027, which are checked against the official announcement, or browse all countries for 2026.
Frequently asked questions
- How many public holidays does China have in 2026?
- 22 dates are listed on this page.
- Are the 2026 dates official?
- Yes, they follow the published list for that year.
- Are regional holidays included?
- No. Only holidays that apply nationwide are listed.
Sources: Xinhua – State Council notice on 2027 holidays (5 Nov 2026) · python-holidays – open holiday rules