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In China, there are public holidays on 7 legal festivals in a year,namely New Year's Day, Chinese New Year (Spring Festival), Qingming Festival,May Day, DragonBoat Festival, Mid-Autumn Festival, and National Day.
Some people have a half day off on the following four days or anniversariesincluding Women's Day, Youth Day, Children's Day and Army Day of the Chinese People's Liberation Army. Women have half day off on Women's Day. Young people over 14 years of age have a half day off on Youth Day. Children under 14 years old have a day off on Children's Day. Active members of the army have a half-day off on Army Day.
People celebrate many other festivals but they do not have time off: Arbor Day, International Nurses' Day, Anniversary of the Founding of the Chinese Communist Party, Teachers' Day and Journalists' Day.
Here is a detailed 2024/ 2025/ 2026China public holiday schedule for your reference:
List of National Public Holidays of China in 2024/ 2025/ 2026
| Festival | Date | 2024 days off | 2025 days off | 2026 days off |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Jan. 1 | Dec. 30, 2023 - Jan. 1, 2024 | Jan. 1; | Jan. 1 - 3 |
| Chinese New Year | in Jan. or Feb. | Feb. 10;Holiday: Feb. 10-17 | Jan. 29;Holiday: Jan. 28 - Feb. 3 | Feb. 17; Holiday: Feb. 16 - 22 |
| Qingming Festival | Apr. 4 or 5 | Apr. 4; Holiday:Apr. 4 - 6 | Apr. 4; Holiday:Apr. 4 - 6 | Apr. 5; Holiday:Apr. 3 - 5 |
| May Day | May 1 | Holiday: May 1 - 5 | May. 1 - 3 | May 1 - 5 |
| Dragon Boat Festival | the 5th day of the 5th lunar month | Jun. 10; Holiday:Jun. 8 - 10 | May 31; Holiday: May 30 - June 1 | Jun. 19; Holiday:Jun. 19 - 21 |
| Mid-Autumn Day | the 15th day of the 8th lunar month | Sep. 17; Holiday:Sep. 15 - 17 | Oct. 6; Holiday:Oct. 1 - 8 | Sep. 25; Holiday:Sep. 25 - 27 |
| National Day | Oct. 1 | Oct. 1 - 7 | Oct. 1 - 8 | Oct. 1 - 7 |
China Holidays for Certain Groups
| Festival | Date | OfficialHolidays | 2024 / 2025 / 2026 days off |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women's Day | Mar. 8 | half day for women | half day of Mar. 8 |
| Youth Day | May 4 | half day for youth above 14 years old | half day of May 4 |
| Children's Day | Jun. 1 | 1 day for children under 13 years old | Jun. 1 |
| Army Day of Chinese PLA | Aug. 1 | half day for active army | half day of Aug. 1 |
Other Festivals & Anniversaries in China
| Festival | Date | OfficialHolidays |
|---|---|---|
| Arbor Day | Mar. 12 | no days off |
| International Nurse Day | May 12 | no days off |
| Anniversary of the Founding of CCP | Jul. 1 | no days off |
| Victory Day | Sep. 3 | no days off |
| Teachers' Day | Sep. 10 | no days off |
| Journalists' Day | Nov. 8 | no days off |
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Questions & Answers on 2024 / 2025 / 2026 Public Holiday Calendar
Asked by Chetan from USA | Aug. 09, 2023 04:07
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Have any holidays started in China? Because some suppliers told me that we will have a holiday from
Have any holidays started in China? Because some suppliers told me that we will have a holiday from August 10-15 (next Tuesday).
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Answered by Molly | Aug. 09, 2023 23:37
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As I know, there is not any Chinese national public holiday in August. It's just summer holiday for school students.
Asked by carla sinclair from UNITED STATES | Feb. 11, 2020 11:59Reply
Chinese Holidays and Coronavirus
How long do the holidays last in the months of January and February that factories are closed? Are products from china having delayed shipments to the USA due to the coronavirus?
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Answered by Wen from WEN | Feb. 12, 2020 06:51
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I’m wondering the same, need to order some products but they seem to be on eternal holidays.
Answered by carla from USA | Feb. 13, 2020 06:03
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I just heard back from one of my suppliers, and evidently all shipments to the USA have been on hold, so it will be a while to get products from overseas.
Asked by Diana from USA | Jan. 19, 2020 11:24Reply
Shanghai seaport closing dates for Chinese New Year please
Closing dates for Chinese new year holiday at Shanghai seaport delivering to USA
thank you very much
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Answered by Jocelyn from DENMARK | Jan. 19, 2020 18:45
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Don't worry. As I know, it will open normally during that Chinese New Year Holiday.
Asked by Connie from MALAYSIA | Dec. 22, 2019 22:36Reply
1st January 2020
For the New year holiday are they open shop/business on New Year day?
How about Yide Lu for dries seafood, Beijing Lu and Shangxiajiu Lu?
Thank you.
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Answered by John from CANADA | Dec. 24, 2019 18:00
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Well, as I know, some shops would be closed during that period of time. But large shopping malls, chain restaurants & Cafes will still open during Chinese Lunar New Year.
Answered by Connie from MALAYSIA | Dec. 25, 2019 14:58
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Thank you very much and Happy New Year 2020
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