China Public Holidays 2026

ReleasedAsia/Shanghai

Plan leave, staffing, and payroll schedules with source-backed holiday and adjusted-working-day dates.

7 groups · 33 holiday days · 6 adjusted days

Authority and Release Status

Issuer
General Office of the State Council
Release Status
Released
Issued Date
Nov 4, 2025

Holiday Summaries

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Per-festival holiday and adjusted-working-day breakdown for fast planning.

Labour Day

May 1-5, 2026

Public: 5 daysAdjusted: 1 day

Holiday Dates & Make-up Workdays

Public Holidays

Official holiday dates (Asia/Shanghai)
HolidayDatesDaysSource
New Year's DayJan 1-3, 20263Official notice
Spring FestivalFeb 15-23, 20269Official notice
Qingming FestivalApr 4-6, 20263Official notice
Labour DayMay 1-5, 20265Official notice
Dragon Boat FestivalJun 19-21, 20263Official notice
Mid-Autumn FestivalSep 25-27, 20263Official notice
National DayOct 1-7, 20267Official notice

Make-up Workdays

Weekend dates designated as workdays, not public holidays
HolidayDateWeekdayTimingRelated Holiday Dates
New Year's DayJan 4, 2026SunAfter breakJan 1-3, 2026
Spring FestivalFeb 14, 2026SatBefore breakFeb 15-23, 2026
Spring FestivalFeb 28, 2026SatAfter breakFeb 15-23, 2026
Labour DayMay 9, 2026SatAfter breakMay 1-5, 2026
National DaySep 20, 2026SunBefore breakOct 1-7, 2026
National DayOct 10, 2026SatAfter breakOct 1-7, 2026

FAQ

Why does the table include weekend working days?
Some weekends are reassigned as working days to balance long holiday breaks and keep total annual workdays stable.
Can I add this calendar to Google, Apple, or Outlook?
Yes. Download the ICS file and import it into your preferred calendar app. Updates are tracked in changelog.

Disclaimer

This page is informational and scheduling-oriented. Verify compliance-critical use against the official notice and your local HR policy.