Public holidays in China, 2026
15 public holidays, 11 of them on a weekday - days when the verdict for China drops from PING to MAYBE.
2026 dates
| Date | Holiday | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 1 January | New Year's Day | Thursday |
| 16 February | Spring Festival | Monday |
| 17 February | Spring Festival | Tuesday |
| 18 February | Spring Festival | Wednesday |
| 8 March | International Women's Day | Sunday |
| 5 April | Qingming Festival | Sunday |
| 1 May | Labour Day | Friday |
| 4 May | Youth Day | Monday |
| 1 June | Children's Day | Monday |
| 19 June | Dragon Boat Festival | Friday |
| 1 August | Army Day | Saturday |
| 25 September | Mid-Autumn Festival | Friday |
| 1 October | National Day | Thursday |
| 2 October | National Day | Friday |
| 3 October | National Day | Saturday |
Questions
How many public holidays does China have in 2026?
15 nationwide public holidays, 11 falling on a weekday. Regional holidays are not included.
Should I message colleagues on a public holiday?
Asleep marks public holidays as MAYBE: people may be reachable, but don’t expect a reply. Schedule-send for the next working day if it can wait.