Public Holidays 2026
China
Official public holidays in China for 2026 and 2027. 6 national holidays this year.
6
Holidays in 2026
3
Remaining this year
Dragon Boat Festival
Next holiday · June 19, 2026
2026 Public Holidays
January 2026
1
Thu
New Year's Day
元旦
January 1, 2026
February 2026
17
Tue
Chinese New Year (Spring Festival)
春节
February 17, 2026
May 2026
1
Fri
Labour Day
劳动节
May 1, 2026
June 2026
19
Fri
Dragon Boat Festival
端午节
June 19, 2026
September 2026
25
Fri
Mid-Autumn Festival
中秋节
September 25, 2026
October 2026
1
Thu
National Day
国庆节
October 1, 2026
2027 Public Holidays
January 2027
1
Fri
New Year's Day
元旦
January 1, 2027
February 2027
6
Sat
Chinese New Year (Spring Festival)
春节
February 6, 2027
May 2027
1
Sat
Labour Day
劳动节
May 1, 2027
June 2027
9
Wed
Dragon Boat Festival
端午节
June 9, 2027
September 2027
15
Wed
Mid-Autumn Festival
中秋节
September 15, 2027
October 2027
1
Fri
National Day
国庆节
October 1, 2027
Frequently Asked Questions
How many public holidays does China have in 2026?↓
China has 6 public holidays in 2026. These are nationally recognised days when most workers are entitled to a day off.
Is today a public holiday in China?↓
No, today is not a public holiday in China. The next public holiday is Dragon Boat Festival on June 19, 2026.
When is the next public holiday in China?↓
The next public holiday in China is Dragon Boat Festival, on June 19, 2026.
Are public holidays in China paid days off?↓
In most countries, employees are entitled to paid leave on official public holidays. The rules in China depend on employment contracts and local labour law. If a public holiday falls on a weekend, a substitute day off ("in lieu") may apply — check with your employer or local government guidance for details.
Do public holidays in China change every year?↓
The dates of most public holidays in China are fixed by law and remain the same each year. However, some holidays — particularly those tied to religious or lunar calendars — shift by a few days annually. Our calendar is updated each year to reflect the official published dates.
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