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China Public Holidays 2020

This page contains a national calendar of all 2020 public holidays. These dates may be modified as official changes are announced, so please check back regularly for updates.

UPDATE: China’s State Council has announced that the Spring Festival holiday will be extended to 2 February 2020 (Sunday) across the country.

DateDayHoliday
1 JanWedNew Year Holiday
24 Jan to 2 FebFri to SunSpring Festival
4 Apr to 6 AprSat to MonChing Ming Festival
1 May to 5 MayFri to TueLabour Day Holiday
25 Jun to 27 JunThu to SatDragon Boat Festival
1 Oct to 8 OctThu to ThuNational Day Holiday
1 OctThuMid-Autumn Festival
Visit gov.cn for the original release.

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

DateDayHoliday
8 MarSunInternational Women's Day *
4 MayMonYouth Day *
1 JunMonChildren's Day *
1 AugSatArmy 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.