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China Public Holidays 2018

This page contains a national calendar of all 2018 public holidays. These dates may be modified as official changes are announced, so please check back regularly for updates.

DateDayHoliday
1 JanMonNew Year Holiday
15 Feb to 21 FebThu to WedSpring Festival
5 Apr to 7 AprThu to SatChing Ming Festival
29 Apr to 1 MaySun to TueLabour Day Holiday
16 Jun to 18 JunSat to MonDragon Boat Festival
22 Sep to 24 SepSat to MonMid-Autumn Festival
1 Oct to 7 OctMon to SunNational Day Holiday
30 Dec to 31 DecSun to MonNew Year Holiday
Visit gov.cn for the original release.

The State Council also provides public holidays for specific social groups:

DateDayHoliday
8 MarThuInternational Women's Day *
4 MayFriYouth Day *
1 JunFriChildren's Day *
1 AugWedArmy Day *

Note:
— International Women’s Day is observed for half day by women only.
— Youth Day is observed for half day by youths between age 14 to 28.
— Children’s Day is observed for a full day by children below age 14.
— Army Day is observed for half day by military personnel in active service.