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China Public Holidays 2026

There are 33 public holidays in China in 2026, listed below with the date and the day of the week each one falls on.

Last updated 3 July 2026.

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Public holidays in 2026

The 33 public holidays China marks in 2026.

DateDayHoliday
1 January 2026ThursdayNew Year's DayNew Year's Day is the first day of the year, or January 1, in the Gregorian calendar.
2 January 2026FridayNew Year's HolidayNew Year's Holiday is a national holiday in China
3 January 2026SaturdayNew Year's HolidayNew Year's Holiday is a national holiday in China
15 February 2026SundaySpring Festival HolidaySpring Festival Holiday is a national holiday in China
16 February 2026MondaySpring Festival EveSpring Festival Eve is a national holiday in China
17 February 2026TuesdayChinese New YearLunar New Year, also known as the Spring Festival, is one of the largest celebratory events in China.
18 February 2026WednesdaySpring Festival HolidaySpring Festival Holiday is a national holiday in China
19 February 2026ThursdaySpring Festival HolidaySpring Festival Holiday is a national holiday in China
20 February 2026FridaySpring Festival HolidaySpring Festival Holiday is a national holiday in China
21 February 2026SaturdaySpring Festival HolidaySpring Festival Holiday is a national holiday in China
22 February 2026SundaySpring Festival HolidaySpring Festival Holiday is a national holiday in China
23 February 2026MondaySpring Festival HolidaySpring Festival Holiday is a national holiday in China
4 April 2026SaturdayQing Ming Jie HolidayQing Ming Jie Holiday is a national holiday in China
5 April 2026SundayQing Ming JieQing Ming Jie is a national holiday in China
6 April 2026MondayQing Ming Jie HolidayQing Ming Jie Holiday is a national holiday in China
1 May 2026FridayLabour DayLabor Day, International Workers' Day, and May Day, is a day off for workers in many countries around the world.
2 May 2026SaturdayLabour Day HolidayLabour Day Holiday is a national holiday in China
3 May 2026SundayLabour Day HolidayLabour Day Holiday is a national holiday in China
4 May 2026MondayLabour Day HolidayLabour Day Holiday is a national holiday in China
5 May 2026TuesdayLabour Day HolidayLabour Day Holiday is a national holiday in China
19 June 2026FridayDragon Boat FestivalThe Dragon Boat Festival is also known as the Duanwu Festival in China. It is celebrated on the fifth day of the fifth month on the Chinese lunisolar calendar.
20 June 2026SaturdayDragon Boat Festival HolidayDragon Boat Festival Holiday is a national holiday in China
21 June 2026SundayDragon Boat Festival HolidayDragon Boat Festival Holiday is a national holiday in China
25 September 2026FridayMid-Autumn FestivalMid-Autumn Festival is a national holiday in China
26 September 2026SaturdayMid-Autumn Festival HolidayMid-Autumn Festival Holiday is a national holiday in China
27 September 2026SundayMid-Autumn Festival HolidayMid-Autumn Festival Holiday is a national holiday in China
1 October 2026ThursdayNational DayNational Day is a national holiday in China
2 October 2026FridayNational Day HolidayNational Day Holiday is a national holiday in China
3 October 2026SaturdayNational Day HolidayNational Day Holiday is a national holiday in China
4 October 2026SundayNational Day HolidayNational Day Holiday is a national holiday in China
5 October 2026MondayNational Day HolidayNational Day Holiday is a national holiday in China
6 October 2026TuesdayNational Day Golden Week holidayNational Day Golden Week holiday is a national holiday in China
7 October 2026WednesdayNational Day HolidayNational Day Holiday is a national holiday in China

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Frequently asked questions

How many public holidays are there in China in 2026?

There are 33 public holidays in China in 2026. The full list, with dates and days, is in the table above.

When is the next holiday in China?

The next holiday in China is Mid-Autumn Festival on 25 September 2026 (Friday).

Can I add China 2026 holidays to my calendar?

Yes. OneHaus subscribes your whole home to China's holidays and keeps them current, so they appear in your shared calendar on iPhone and in any browser. Start with a free 30-day trial, no card needed, then one subscription covers everyone in your home.

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