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.
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan | Mon | New Year Holiday |
| 15 Feb to 21 Feb | Thu to Wed | Spring Festival |
| 5 Apr to 7 Apr | Thu to Sat | Ching Ming Festival |
| 29 Apr to 1 May | Sun to Tue | Labour Day Holiday |
| 16 Jun to 18 Jun | Sat to Mon | Dragon Boat Festival |
| 22 Sep to 24 Sep | Sat to Mon | Mid-Autumn Festival |
| 1 Oct to 7 Oct | Mon to Sun | National Day Holiday |
| 30 Dec to 31 Dec | Sun to Mon | New Year Holiday |
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The State Council also provides public holidays for specific social groups:
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 8 Mar | Thu | International Women's Day * |
| 4 May | Fri | Youth Day * |
| 1 Jun | Fri | Children's Day * |
| 1 Aug | Wed | Army 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.