China Public Holidays 2026
This page contains a national calendar of all 2026 public holidays. These dates may be modified as official changes are announced, so please check back regularly for updates.
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan to 2 Jan | Thu to Fri | New Year Holiday |
| 16 Feb to 22 Feb | Mon to Sun | Spring Festival |
| 5 Apr to 6 Apr | Sun to Mon | Ching Ming Festival |
| 1 May | Fri | Labour Day Holiday |
| 19 Jun | Fri | Dragon Boat Festival |
| 25 Sep | Fri | Mid-Autumn Festival |
| 1 Oct to 7 Oct | Thu to Wed | National Day Holiday |
| The dates in this table are an estimate. We will update this page once the official public holiday dates for 2026 are released. | ||
The State Council also provides public holidays for specific social groups:
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 8 Mar | Sun | International Women's Day * |
| 4 May | Mon | Youth Day * |
| 1 Jun | Mon | Children's Day * |
| 1 Aug | Sat | 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.