China Holidays
Major public holidays celebrated in China in 2026.
China has 7 major public holidays listed below. Of these, 3 fall on the same calendar date every year, 2 change date each year (set by Easter, a lunisolar calendar or the equinox), 2 depend on the Islamic lunar calendar and are approximate.
New Year's Day
January 1Yuandan — Gregorian new year
Chinese New Year (Spring Festival)
February 17, 2026Chūnjié — most important traditional Chinese holiday (Year of the Horse)
Qingming Festival
April 5, 2026Tomb-sweeping day to honor ancestors
Labour Day
May 1International Workers' Day
Dragon Boat Festival
June 19, 2026 (approx.)Duānwǔ Jié — dragon boat racing and zongzi eating
Mid-Autumn Festival
September 25, 2026 (approx.)Zhōngqiū Jié — moon festival with mooncakes
National Day
October 1-7Golden Week celebrating the founding of the PRC
About these dates
This list covers nationwide public holidays. Regional, state or provincial holidays are not included, and governments sometimes announce extra days off or move a holiday when it falls on a weekend. Dates marked "approx." follow the Islamic lunar calendar and are confirmed by moon sighting, so they can shift by a day. Always check with official government sources before making travel or business plans.