China Public Holidays 2027
The State Council published the 2027 schedule on 5 November 2026. Spring Festival runs for nine days, 5–13 February, and National Day for seven days, 1–7 October, with weekend make-up working days.
Last updated: 8 November 2026
| Date (2027) | Holiday | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Fri 1 – Sun 3 Jan | New Year's Day holiday | |
| Sun 31 Jan | Make-up working day | Sunday |
| Fri 5 – Sat 13 Feb | Spring Festival holiday | Lunar New Year's Eve to the 8th day |
| Sun 14 Feb | Make-up working day | Sunday |
| Sat 3 – Mon 5 Apr | Qingming Festival holiday | |
| Sat 1 – Wed 5 May | Labour Day holiday | |
| Sat 8 May | Make-up working day | Saturday |
| Wed 9 Jun | Dragon Boat Festival | |
| Wed 15 Sep | Mid-Autumn Festival | |
| Sun 26 Sep | Make-up working day | Sunday |
| Fri 1 – Thu 7 Oct | National Day holiday | |
| Sat 9 Oct | Make-up working day | Saturday |
How holidays work in mainland China
Each year the General Office of the State Council announces how the statutory holidays are arranged. Long breaks are created by swapping days: some Saturdays or Sundays become ordinary working days (调休) so that the holiday can run for a week or more. Check the make-up days in the table — offices, schools and many businesses work on those weekends.
Spring Festival and National Day ("Golden Week") are the two biggest travel peaks of the year. Hundreds of millions of trips are made, train tickets sell out within minutes of release, and popular sights such as the Forbidden City and the Bund are extremely crowded.
Travel tips for 2027
If you can, visit just before or after the long holidays. Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan follow different calendars — see Hong Kong public holidays 2027 and Taiwan public holidays 2027.
Long weekends in China in 2027
- Fri 1 – Sun 3 Jan: 3 days off
- Fri 5 – Sat 13 Feb: 9 days off
- Sat 3 – Mon 5 Apr: 3 days off
- Sat 1 – Wed 5 May: 5 days off
- Fri 1 – Thu 7 Oct: 7 days off
Best bridge days
- Take Friday 8 Oct off after Thu 7 Oct → 8 days off (Fri 1 – Fri 8 Oct)
Calculated from the national holidays above with a Saturday–Sunday weekend; regional holidays and company rules can add days.
Frequently asked questions
- How long is the Spring Festival holiday in 2027?
- Nine days, from Friday 5 to Saturday 13 February, with make-up working days on 31 January and 14 February.
- When is China's Golden Week 2027?
- 1–7 October 2027, with make-up working days on 26 September and 9 October.
- What is a make-up working day?
- A Saturday or Sunday that becomes a normal working day to allow a longer continuous holiday.
Sources: Xinhua – State Council notice on 2027 holidays (5 Nov 2026) · Central People's Government of the PRC