China Public Holidays (2025–2028)
In 2026 mainland China has 7 statutory public holidays totalling 33 days off, balanced by 6 make-up workdays on weekends. The longest breaks are the 9-day Spring Festival in February and the 7-day National Day Golden Week in October.
Public holidays
7
Total days off
33 days
Make-up workdays
6
Longest break
Spring Festival · 9 days
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China public holiday list
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 – 3 | Thursday – | New Year's Day3 days off (Thu–Sat).Public holiday | Public holiday |
| Feb 15 – 23 | Sunday – | Spring Festival (Chinese New Year)9 days off. Chinese New Year's Day falls on Feb 17.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| Apr 4 – 6 | Saturday – | Qingming Festival3 days off (Sat–Mon), Qingming on Apr 5.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| May 1 – 5 | Friday – | Labour Day5 days off (Fri–Tue).Public holiday | Public holiday |
| Jun 19 – 21 | Friday – | Dragon Boat Festival3 days off (Fri–Sun).Public holiday | Public holiday |
| Sep 25 – 27 | Friday – | Mid-Autumn Festival3 days off (Fri–Sun).Public holiday | Public holiday |
| Oct 1 – 7 | Thursday – | National Day Golden Week7 days off (Thu–Wed).Public holiday | Public holiday |
Make-up workdays in 2026
On these weekend dates people work to bank longer holiday breaks.
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 4, 2026 | Sunday | New Year's make-up workdayMake-up workday | Make-up workday |
| February 14, 2026 | Saturday | Spring Festival make-up workdayMake-up workday | Make-up workday |
| February 28, 2026 | Saturday | Spring Festival make-up workdayMake-up workday | Make-up workday |
| May 9, 2026 | Saturday | Labour Day make-up workdayMake-up workday | Make-up workday |
| September 20, 2026 | Sunday | National Day make-up workdayMake-up workday | Make-up workday |
| October 10, 2026 | Saturday | National Day make-up workdayMake-up workday | Make-up workday |
China long weekends in 2026
New Year's Day
3 daysJan 1 – 3
Work Sun Jan 4 in exchange.
Spring Festival
9 daysFeb 15 – 23
Work Sat Feb 14 and Sat Feb 28 in exchange.
Qingming Festival
3 daysApr 4 – 6
Labour Day
5 daysMay 1 – 5
Work Sat May 9 in exchange.
Dragon Boat Festival
3 daysJun 19 – 21
Mid-Autumn Festival
3 daysSep 25 – 27
National Day Golden Week
7 daysOct 1 – 7
Work Sun Sep 20 and Sat Oct 10 in exchange.
China make-up workdays in 2026
China extends short holidays into longer breaks by 'borrowing' adjacent weekend days. Those weekends then become regular working days, called make-up workdays (调休 / 补班). In 2026 there are 6 of them: Jan 4, Feb 14, Feb 28, May 9, Sep 20 and Oct 10.
The two heaviest exchanges support the Spring Festival (work two Saturdays for a 9-day break) and National Day (work one Sunday and one Saturday for a 7-day Golden Week).
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Official sources & data
- China's public holidays for 2026 (State Council)Visit sourceThe State Council of the PRC
- China 2026 Public Holiday ScheduleVisit sourceChina Briefing
Frequently asked questions
How many public holiday days are there in China in 2026?+
There are 7 statutory public holidays totalling 33 days off across the year, offset by 6 make-up workdays on weekends.
When is Chinese New Year (Spring Festival) in 2026?+
The Spring Festival holiday runs Feb 15–23 (9 days). Chinese New Year's Day itself is Feb 17, 2026.
Is October 1 to 7 a holiday in China?+
Yes. The National Day Golden Week runs Oct 1–7, 2026 (7 days off), with make-up workdays on Sep 20 and Oct 10.
Are there make-up workdays in China in 2026?+
Yes. There are 6 make-up workdays in 2026 — Jan 4, Feb 14, Feb 28, May 9, Sep 20 and Oct 10 — when weekends are worked to extend the surrounding holidays.
How long is the National Day Golden Week in 2026?+
The 2026 National Day Golden Week is 7 days, running Oct 1–7 (Thu–Wed), with make-up workdays on Sep 20 and Oct 10.
