Public holidays in China 2026
Next: New Year's Day, Friday, January 1, 2027 (in 66 days)
China announces the exact days off each year, usually with extra days around Spring Festival and National Day and some make-up working weekends. Current time in China →
| Date | Holiday | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Jan 1 | New Year's Day | Passed | |
| Mon, Feb 16 | Spring Festival Eve | Passed | |
| Tue, Feb 17 | Spring Festival (Chinese New Year) | Passed | |
| Sun, Apr 5 | Qingming Festival | Passed | |
| Fri, May 1 | Labour Day | Passed | |
| Fri, Jun 19 | Dragon Boat Festival | Passed | |
| Fri, Sep 25 | Mid-Autumn Festival | Passed | |
| Thu, Oct 1 | National Day (Golden Week begins) | Passed |
Always check official announcements before making plans; governments sometimes move or add holidays.
Questions
What is the next public holiday in China?
The next public holiday in China is New Year's Day on Friday, January 1, 2027, in 66 days.
How many public holidays does China have in 2026?
This list has 8 public holidays in China for 2026. China announces the exact days off each year, usually with extra days around Spring Festival and National Day and some make-up working weekends.