China Public Holidays 2027
In 2027 mainland China has 7 statutory public holidays totalling 29 days off, balanced by 5 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.
At a glance
China has 7 official public holidays (29 days off) in 2027 and 5 long weekends; the longest break is Spring Festival (Feb 5 – 13, 9 days), with 5 make-up workdays.
| Public holidays | 7 |
|---|---|
| Total days off | 29 |
| Longest break | Spring Festival · 9 days (Feb 5 – 13) |
| Long weekends | 5 |
| Make-up workdays | 5 |
Some weekend dates are officially worked to create longer holiday breaks (make-up workdays). See the make-up workday table below for exact dates.
Official public holidays
New Year's Day (Jan 1 – 3), Spring Festival (Chinese New Year) (Feb 5 – 13), Qingming Festival (Apr 3 – 5), Labour Day (May 1 – 5), Dragon Boat Festival (June 9, 2027), Mid-Autumn Festival (September 15, 2027), National Day (Oct 1 – 7)
Public holidays
7
Total days off
29 days
Make-up workdays
5
Longest break
Spring Festival · 9 days
China public holiday list
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 – 3 | Friday – | New Year's Day3 days off (Fri–Sun), no make-up workday.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| Feb 5 – 13 | Friday – | Spring Festival (Chinese New Year)9 days off, from New Year's Eve (Fri Feb 5) through the 8th lunar day (Sat Feb 13). Chinese New Year's Day falls on Feb 6, Year of the Goat. Work Sun Jan 31 and Sun Feb 14 in exchange.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| Apr 3 – 5 | Saturday – | Qingming Festival3 days off (Sat–Mon), Qingming on Apr 5, no make-up workday.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| May 1 – 5 | Saturday – | Labour Day5 days off (Sat–Wed). Work Sat May 8 in exchange.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| June 9, 2027 | Wednesday | Dragon Boat Festival1 day off (Wednesday), no make-up workday.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| September 15, 2027 | Wednesday | Mid-Autumn Festival1 day off (Wednesday), no make-up workday.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| Oct 1 – 7 | Friday – | National Day7 days off (Fri–Thu). Work Sun Sep 26 and Sat Oct 9 in exchange.Public holiday | Public holiday |
2027 China calendar
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Make-up workdays in 2027
On these weekend dates people work to bank longer holiday breaks.
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 31, 2027 | Sunday | Spring Festival make-up workdayMake-up workday | Make-up workday |
| February 14, 2027 | Sunday | Spring Festival make-up workdayMake-up workday | Make-up workday |
| May 8, 2027 | Saturday | Labour Day make-up workdayMake-up workday | Make-up workday |
| September 26, 2027 | Sunday | National Day make-up workdayMake-up workday | Make-up workday |
| October 9, 2027 | Saturday | National Day make-up workdayMake-up workday | Make-up workday |
China long weekends in 2027
New Year's Day
3 daysJan 1 – 3
Runs Friday through Sunday on the calendar alone — no borrowing, no make-up workday.
Spring Festival
9 daysFeb 5 – 13
Work Sun Jan 31 and Sun Feb 14 in exchange.
Qingming Festival
3 daysApr 3 – 5
Labour Day
5 daysMay 1 – 5
Work Sat May 8 in exchange.
National Day
7 daysOct 1 – 7
Work Sun Sep 26 and Sat Oct 9 in exchange.
Legal basis: the 2027 State Council holiday arrangement
Mainland China's public holiday calendar is set each year by a General Office of the State Council notice (国务院办公厅通知), which publishes the exact rest-day and make-up workday schedule for the seven statutory holidays defined in the Measures for National Annual Festivals and Memorial Days. The 2027 arrangement was issued on 5 November 2026 as Circular 国办发明电〔2026〕10号 and is the authoritative source for which weekends become working days.
China make-up workdays in 2027
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 2027 there are 5 of them: Jan 31, Feb 14, May 8, Sep 26 and Oct 9.
The heaviest exchanges support the Spring Festival (work two Sundays, Jan 31 and Feb 14, for the 9-day break) and National Day (work one Sunday and one Saturday, Sep 26 and Oct 9, for the 7-day Golden Week); Labour Day works one Saturday (May 8) for its 5-day break. New Year and Qingming need no borrowing, and Dragon Boat and Mid-Autumn each stay a single isolated day.
Triple-pay days in 2027: the statutory dates
Under Article 44 of China’s Labour Law, work performed on a statutory holiday (法定休假日) must be paid at no less than 300% of the normal wage, and compensatory leave cannot replace it. In 2027 the 13 statutory days are: New Year’s Day (Jan 1); Spring Festival Feb 5–8 (New Year’s Eve through the 3rd day of the lunar new year); Qingming (Apr 5); Labour Day (May 1–2); Dragon Boat Festival (Jun 9); Mid-Autumn Festival (Sep 15); and National Day (Oct 1–3).
The borrowed weekends and the remaining days of each extended break are rest days, not statutory holidays: work then follows the rest-day rule (200% if no compensatory leave is given) rather than triple pay.
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Official sources & data
- 国务院办公厅关于2027年部分节假日安排的通知（国办发明电〔2026〕10号）Visit sourceThe State Council of the PRC (gov.cn)
- 国务院办公厅关于2027年部分节假日安排的通知（新华社转发全文）Visit sourceXinhua News Agency
- State Council holiday noticesVisit sourceThe State Council of the PRC
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does China have in 2027?
China has 7 statutory festivals in 2027, giving 29 days off in total, offset by 5 weekend make-up workdays. The underlying entitlement is 13 statutory days (including Chinese New Year’s Eve and May 2, added by the 2024 amendment); the annual notice extends them into longer breaks.
What is the longest holiday break in China in 2027?
The longest break in China is Spring Festival (Feb 5 – 13, 9 days).
What are the official public holidays in China in 2027?
China has 7 official public holidays in 2027: New Year's Day (Jan 1 – 3), Spring Festival (Chinese New Year) (Feb 5 – 13), Qingming Festival (Apr 3 – 5), Labour Day (May 1 – 5), Dragon Boat Festival (June 9, 2027), Mid-Autumn Festival (September 15, 2027), National Day (Oct 1 – 7).
Are the 2027 China holidays out yet?
Yes. The State Council General Office published the 2027 arrangement on 5 November 2026 (Circular 国办发明电〔2026〕10号): 29 days off across seven festivals, offset by 5 make-up workdays. This page lists the full official schedule.
When is the China Golden Week in 2027?
The National Day Golden Week runs Oct 1–7, 2027 (Friday through Thursday), with make-up workdays on Sun Sep 26 and Sat Oct 9. The Spring Festival break (Feb 5–13, 9 days) is the other golden-week-length holiday.
When will the official 2027 China holiday schedule be released?
It already has been: on 5 November 2026, as Circular 国办发明电〔2026〕10号, published on gov.cn. It covers all seven statutory festivals plus the five designated make-up workdays.
When is Chinese New Year (Spring Festival) in 2027?
Chinese New Year's Day is Feb 6, 2027 (a Saturday, Year of the Goat). The official Spring Festival holiday runs Feb 5–13 — nine days off, with make-up workdays on Sun Jan 31 and Sun Feb 14.
Are these 2027 holiday dates final?
Yes. Every date on this page comes from the State Council’s official arrangement notice issued on 5 November 2026 — the days off and the make-up workdays alike are final.
When is National Day in 2027?
National Day is Oct 1, 2027 (a Friday). The official Golden Week runs Oct 1–7 (7 days off), with make-up workdays on Sun Sep 26 and Sat Oct 9.
