Public Holidays in China 2026 + Free Staff Planning Template
Complete list of official public holidays and free downloadable staff planning templates
Official Public Holidays
19 holidays in China for 2026
Holiday | Date | Day | Applies To |
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New Year's Day
New Year’s Day is the first day of the year, or January 1, in the Gregorian calendar.
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January 01 | Thursday | Nationwide |
Spring Festival Eve
Spring Festival Eve is a national holiday in China
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February 16 | Monday | Nationwide |
Chinese New Year
Lunar New Year, also known as the Spring Festival, is one of the largest celebratory events in Ch...
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February 17 | Tuesday | Nationwide |
Spring Festival Golden Week holiday
Spring Festival Golden Week holiday is a national holiday in China
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February 18 | Wednesday | Nationwide |
Spring Festival Golden Week holiday
Spring Festival Golden Week holiday is a national holiday in China
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February 19 | Thursday | Nationwide |
Spring Festival Golden Week holiday
Spring Festival Golden Week holiday is a national holiday in China
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February 20 | Friday | Nationwide |
Spring Festival Golden Week holiday
Spring Festival Golden Week holiday is a national holiday in China
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February 21 | Saturday | Nationwide |
Spring Festival Golden Week holiday
Spring Festival Golden Week holiday is a national holiday in China
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February 22 | Sunday | Nationwide |
Qing Ming Jie
Qing Ming Jie is a national holiday in China
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April 05 | Sunday | Nationwide |
Qing Ming Jie holiday
Qing Ming Jie holiday is a national holiday in China
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April 06 | Monday | Nationwide |
Labour Day
Labor Day, International Workers' Day, and May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries ar...
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May 01 | Friday | Nationwide |
Dragon Boat Festival
The Dragon Boat Festival is also known as the Duanwu Festival in China. It is celebrated on the f...
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June 19 | Friday | Nationwide |
Mid-Autumn Festival
Mid-Autumn Festival is a national holiday in China
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September 25 | Friday | Nationwide |
National Day
National Day is a national holiday in China
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October 01 | Thursday | Nationwide |
National Day Golden Week Holiday
National Day Golden Week Holiday is a national holiday in China
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October 02 | Friday | Nationwide |
National Day Golden Week holiday
National Day Golden Week holiday is a national holiday in China
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October 03 | Saturday | Nationwide |
National Day Golden Week holiday
National Day Golden Week holiday is a national holiday in China
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October 04 | Sunday | Nationwide |
National Day Golden Week holiday
National Day Golden Week holiday is a national holiday in China
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October 05 | Monday | Nationwide |
National Day Golden Week holiday
National Day Golden Week holiday is a national holiday in China
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October 06 | Tuesday | Nationwide |
Legal Notice: This information is for guidance only and should not be considered legal advice. Always validate with local authorities or legal practitioners in China.
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