China Public Holidays 2026
China observes 13 public holidays in 2026. The table below lists every nationwide holiday with its date and weekday. Regional holidays and non-official observances are marked separately.
2026 at a glance
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
All holidays in 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type | Days off |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day | Public | Jan 1 – Jan 3 |
| Feb 16 | Monday | Spring Festival | Public | Feb 15 – Feb 23 |
| Feb 17 | Tuesday | Spring Festival | Public | — |
| Feb 18 | Wednesday | Spring Festival | Public | — |
| Feb 19 | Thursday | Spring Festival | Public | — |
| Mar 8 | Sunday | International Women's Day | Optional | — |
| Apr 5 | Sunday | Qingming Festival | Public | Apr 4 – Apr 6 |
| May 1 | Friday | Labour Day | Public | May 1 – May 5 |
| May 2 | Saturday | Labour Day | Public | — |
| May 4 | Monday | Youth Day | Optional | — |
| Jun 1 | Monday | Children's Day | Optional | — |
| Jun 19 | Friday | Dragon Boat Festival | Public | Jun 19 – Jun 21 |
| Aug 1 | Saturday | Army Day | Optional | — |
| Sep 25 | Friday | Mid-Autumn Festival | Public | Sep 25 – Sep 27 |
| Oct 1 | Thursday | National Day | Public | Oct 1 – Oct 7 |
| Oct 2 | Friday | National Day | Public | — |
| Oct 3 | Saturday | National Day | Public | — |
Data source: the open-source date-holidays dataset. Verify critical dates with official government sources. · Last updated: August 31, 2026
Makeup workdays (调休 / weekends worked)
These weekends are working days, swapped to extend the holidays above.
- Sun, Jan 4
- Sat, Feb 14
- Sat, Feb 28
- Sat, May 9
- Sun, Sep 20
- Sat, Oct 10
About public holidays in China
Public holidays in China are days when most schools, banks, government offices and many businesses are closed nationwide. Dates for religious and lunar-calendar holidays can shift from year to year, and governments occasionally move observed dates when a holiday falls on a weekend. Always confirm critical dates with an official source before booking travel or scheduling business.
Frequently asked questions
- How many public holidays does China have in 2026?
- China has 13 nationwide public holidays in 2026, plus additional observances and regional holidays.
- What is the next public holiday in China?
- The next public holiday in China is Mid-Autumn Festival on September 25, 2026.
- Are shops and banks closed on public holidays in China?
- On nationwide public holidays most banks, government offices and schools in China close. Shop opening hours vary by region and by holiday — major holidays usually mean reduced hours or full closure.