| Date | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-01 | New Year's Day | National |
| 2026-01-02 | Day off (substituted from 01/04/2026) | Substitute |
| 2026-02-16 | Chinese New Year's Eve | National |
| 2026-02-17 | Chinese New Year (Spring Festival) | National |
| 2026-02-18 | Chinese New Year (Spring Festival) | National |
| 2026-02-19 | Chinese New Year (Spring Festival) | National |
| 2026-02-20 | Day off (substituted from 02/14/2026) | Substitute |
| 2026-02-23 | Day off (substituted from 02/28/2026) | Substitute |
| 2026-04-05 | Tomb-Sweeping Day | National |
| 2026-04-06 | Tomb-Sweeping Day (observed) | Substitute |
| 2026-05-01 | Labor Day | National |
| 2026-05-02 | Labor Day | National |
| 2026-05-04 | Labor Day (observed) | Substitute |
| 2026-05-05 | Day off (substituted from 05/09/2026) | Substitute |
| 2026-06-19 | Dragon Boat Festival | National |
| 2026-09-25 | Mid-Autumn Festival | National |
| 2026-10-01 | National Day | National |
| 2026-10-02 | National Day | National |
| 2026-10-03 | National Day | National |
| 2026-10-05 | National Day (observed) | Substitute |
| 2026-10-06 | Day off (substituted from 09/20/2026) | Substitute |
| 2026-10-07 | Day off (substituted from 10/10/2026) | Substitute |
About these holidays in China (2026)
Our China public holidays guide explains the background of each holiday and how the dates are set.
New Year's Day
New Year's Day falls on 1 January and opens the Gregorian calendar year. Most countries mark it with a public holiday, and celebrations usually begin the night before with countdowns, fireworks and gatherings. The date was fixed in its current position by Julius Caesar's calendar reform, and later preserved by the Gregorian reform of 1582. traditions vary widely, from first-footing in Scotland to writing resolutions for the months ahead.
Labor Day
Labor Day honours the achievements of workers and the labour movement. Most countries observe it on 1 May, known internationally as May Day or International Workers' Day, which grew out of the campaign for an eight hour working day. Others, including the United States and Canada, hold it on the first Monday of September. Typical events include trade union marches, rallies and public speeches on working conditions.
Labor Day (observed)
Where Labor Day falls at a weekend or coincides with another holiday, the public holiday is sometimes moved to a nearby weekday and labelled as observed. The holiday itself honours workers and the labour movement, observed on 1 May in most countries and in September in the United States and Canada. Typical events include trade union marches and public speeches on working conditions.
National Day
National Day is a country's principal annual celebration of nationhood, often marking independence, unification, the adoption of a constitution, or the birthday of a head of state. The date and the event it commemorates are specific to each country, and in some places several National Days exist. Observances commonly includeofficial ceremonies, military parades, fireworks and cultural performances that highlight national identity.