China Public Holidays 2026 Calendar
This page provides the China holiday calendar 2026 for people planning travel, business schedules, school breaks, payroll, logistics, and overseas work. It lists the China public holiday schedule 2026 with dates, weekdays, holiday periods, and a full-year calendar view so you can quickly see when each holiday falls. For China, the page also includes make-up work days in 2026, which are important when long public holiday periods are balanced by adjusted working days. Dates are compiled with an official source link so you can verify official China holidays 2026 before making critical travel, payroll, logistics, or business decisions.
For countries with adjusted workdays, check both the holiday period and the make-up work days.
China 2026 Public Holiday Schedule
| Holiday period | Holiday | Arrangement |
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| January 1-3 | New Year's Day | 3 daysMake-up work day: January 4 |
| February 15-23 | Chinese New Year | 9 daysMake-up work day: February 14, February 28 |
| April 4-6 | Qingming Festival | 3 days |
| May 1-5 | Labour Day | 5 daysMake-up work day: May 9 |
| June 19-21 | Dragon Boat Festival | 3 days |
| September 25-27 | Mid-Autumn Festival | 3 days |
| October 1-7 | National Day | 7 daysMake-up work day: September 20, October 10 |
China 2026 Holiday Calendar
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Major Public Holidays in China in 2026
- New Year's Day
- Chinese New Year
- Qingming Festival
- Labour Day
- Dragon Boat Festival
- Mid-Autumn Festival
- National Day
China Make-Up Work Days in 2026
China make-up work days 2026 are listed with the holiday schedule when a public holiday period is adjusted by an extra working day. Check these dates before booking travel, planning shipments, or setting office closures.
- New Year's Day: Make-up work day: January 4
- Chinese New Year: Make-up work day: February 14, February 28
- Labour Day: Make-up work day: May 9
- National Day: Make-up work day: September 20, October 10
Official source
Dates on this page are compiled from public holiday datasets and official announcements.
https://www.gov.cn/zhengce/content/202511/content_7047090.htmFrequently asked questions
What are the public holidays in China in 2026?
The China public holidays 2026 are listed in the schedule above, including dates, weekdays, and major holidays such as New Year's Day and Chinese New Year.
How many public holidays does China have in 2026?
This China holiday calendar 2026 currently lists 7 main public holiday entries or holiday periods. Some entries may cover several consecutive days.
Does China have make-up work days in 2026?
Yes. China uses make-up work days around some long public holiday periods. This page lists China make-up work days 2026 alongside the official holiday schedule.
When is Chinese New Year 2026?
Chinese New Year is included in the China public holidays 2026 schedule above. Check the holiday period and any related make-up work days before planning travel or factory schedules.
What is the China holiday calendar 2026 useful for?
The calendar is useful for travel planning, business operations, payroll checks, school planning, logistics, and comparing holiday periods across countries.
Is this China public holiday schedule 2026 official?
HolidayDates.net summarizes public holiday dates and links to an official or public source. For flights, visas, payroll, finance, or shipping deadlines, verify the dates with the official source before acting.
Do China public holidays 2026 change after publication?
Some dates can change after government announcements, especially when observed dates, long holiday periods, lunar dates, or religious calendars are involved.
Can I use this for travel or business planning?
Yes. Use this page as a practical planning reference for China public holidays 2026, then confirm critical arrangements with the official source or your local partner.