China public holidays 2026
- Public holidays
- 15
- On a weekend
- 4
- Long weekends
- 6
China public holidays 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| January 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day |
| February 16 | Monday | Spring Festival |
| February 17 | Tuesday | Spring Festival |
| February 18 | Wednesday | Spring Festival |
| March 8 | Sunday | International Women's Day |
| April 5 | Sunday | Qingming Festival |
| May 1 | Friday | Labour Day |
| May 4 | Monday | Youth Day |
| June 1 | Monday | Children's Day |
| June 19 | Friday | Dragon Boat Festival |
| August 1 | Saturday | Army Day |
| September 25 | Friday | Mid-Autumn Festival |
| October 1 | Thursday | National Day |
| October 2 | Friday | National Day |
| October 3 | Saturday | National Day |
Long weekends and bridge days 2026
- January 1 – January 44 days off · if you take Friday January 2 off
- February 14 – February 185 days off
- May 1 – May 44 days off
- May 30 – June 13 days off
- June 19 – June 213 days off
- September 25 – September 273 days off
- October 1 – October 44 days off
National public holidays. Regional holidays, bridge days decreed each year and Islamic dates (set by moon sighting) may differ. Holiday data: date-holidays (CC BY 3.0).
Other years
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does China have in 2026?
China has 15 public holidays in 2026; 4 of them fall on a weekend.
How many long weekends are there in 2026?
In 2026, China has 6 long weekends of three days or more, and 1 more if you take one bridge day off.