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China Public Holidays 2021

This page contains a national calendar of all 2021 public holidays. These dates may be modified as official changes are announced, so please check back regularly for updates.

DateDayHoliday
1 Jan to 3 JanFri to SunNew Year Holiday
11 Feb to 17 FebThu to WedSpring Festival
3 Apr to 5 AprSat to MonChing Ming Festival
1 May to 5 MaySat to WedLabour Day Holiday
12 Jun to 14 JunSat to MonDragon Boat Festival
19 Sep to 21 SepSun to TueMid-Autumn Festival
1 Oct to 7 OctFri to ThuNational Day Holiday
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The State Council also provides public holidays for specific social groups:

DateDayHoliday
8 MarMonInternational Women's Day *
4 MayTueYouth Day *
1 JunTueChildren's Day *
1 AugSunArmy 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.