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Public Holidays in China — 2026
China observes 6 public holidays in 2026. The table below lists every holiday with its local name and whether it applies nationwide.
| Date | Holiday | Local name | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday, January 1, 2026 | New Year's Day | 元旦 | Nationwide |
| Tuesday, February 17, 2026 | Chinese New Year (Spring Festival) | 春节 | Nationwide |
| Friday, May 1, 2026 | Labour Day | 劳动节 | Nationwide |
| Friday, June 19, 2026 | Dragon Boat Festival | 端午节 | Nationwide |
| Friday, September 25, 2026 | Mid-Autumn Festival | 中秋节 | Nationwide |
| Thursday, October 1, 2026 | National Day | 国庆节 | Nationwide |
Working days per month in 2026 (Mon–Fri excluding nationwide holidays)
| Month | Working days |
|---|---|
| January | 21 |
| February | 19 |
| March | 22 |
| April | 22 |
| May | 20 |
| June | 21 |
| July | 23 |
| August | 21 |
| September | 21 |
| October | 21 |
| November | 21 |
| December | 23 |
2027 holidays preview
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Friday, January 1, 2027 | New Year's Day |
| Saturday, February 6, 2027 | Chinese New Year (Spring Festival) |
| Saturday, May 1, 2027 | Labour Day |
| Wednesday, June 9, 2027 | Dragon Boat Festival |
| Wednesday, September 15, 2027 | Mid-Autumn Festival |
| Friday, October 1, 2027 | National Day |
Note: weekend days are assumed to be Saturday and Sunday; some countries use different weekends. Regional holidays may not apply everywhere. Source: Nager.Date open holiday database. Verify critical dates with official government sources.