Holidays in China in 2026
This page contains the list of all important Holidays and Observances in China in 2026. Public holidays are special days that everyone gets off work, while observances are traditional celebrations and events that are popular in a particular country without a day-off work status. Some dates may be modified as official changes are announced, so please check this page in advance before visiting China.
| Holiday name | Holiday location / Date | Holiday type |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | China January 1 2026, Thursday |
National |
| Spring Festival Eve | China February 16 2026, Monday |
National |
| Chinese New Year | China February 17 2026, Tuesday |
National |
| Spring Festival Golden Week holiday | China February 18 2026, Wednesday |
National |
| Spring Festival Golden Week holiday | China February 19 2026, Thursday |
National |
| Spring Festival Golden Week holiday | China February 20 2026, Friday |
National |
| Spring Festival Golden Week holiday | China February 21 2026, Saturday |
National |
| Spring Festival Golden Week holiday | China February 22 2026, Sunday |
National |
| Lantern Festival | China March 3 2026, Tuesday |
Observance |
| International Women's Day | China March 8 2026, Sunday |
National |
| Arbor Day | China March 12 2026, Thursday |
Observance |
| March Equinox | China March 20 2026, Friday |
Seasonal |
| Zhonghe Festival | China March 20 2026, Friday |
Observance |
| Qing Ming Jie | China April 5 2026, Sunday |
National |
| Labour Day | China May 1 2026, Friday |
National |
| Youth Day | China May 4 2026, Monday |
National |
| Children's Day | China June 1 2026, Monday |
National |
| Dragon Boat Festival | China June 19 2026, Friday |
National |
| June Solstice | China June 21 2026, Sunday |
Seasonal |
| CPC Founding Day | China July 1 2026, Wednesday |
Observance |
| Maritime Day | China July 11 2026, Saturday |
Observance |
| Army Day | China August 1 2026, Saturday |
National |
| Chinese Valentine's Day | China August 19 2026, Wednesday |
Observance |
| Spirit Festival | China August 27 2026, Thursday |
Observance |
| Teachers' Day | China September 10 2026, Thursday |
Observance |
| September Equinox | China September 23 2026, Wednesday |
Seasonal |
| Mid-Autumn Festival | China September 25 2026, Friday |
National |
| National Day | China October 1 2026, Thursday |
National |
| National Day Golden Week holiday | China October 2 2026, Friday |
National |
| National Day Golden Week holiday | China October 3 2026, Saturday |
National |
| National Day Golden Week holiday | China October 4 2026, Sunday |
National |
| National Day Golden Week holiday | China October 5 2026, Monday |
National |
| National Day Golden Week holiday | China October 6 2026, Tuesday |
National |
| National Day Golden Week holiday | China October 7 2026, Wednesday |
National |
| Double Ninth Festival | China October 18 2026, Sunday |
Observance |
| Journalists' Day | China November 8 2026, Sunday |
Observance |
| December Solstice | China December 22 2026, Tuesday |
Seasonal |
| Christmas Day | China December 25 2026, Friday |
Observance |
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