With 2026 already two weeks old, it is time to pencil in the public holidays in China in 2026! If you are in China, make sure you make the most of the public holidays to travel! Although make plans for the public holidays in China early! You will not be the only one with the same idea…
Each year, China has 7 public holidays enjoyed by all citizens. These are: New Year, the Spring Festival (Chinese New Year), the Qingming Festival, Labor Day, the Dragon Boat Festival, the Mid-Autumn Festival, and National Day. The Spring Festival is the biggest holiday in China.
Here are the dates of the public holidays in China in 2022:
New Year’s Day:
January 1st – January 3rd.
Spring Festival:
February 15 – February 23.
International Women’s Day:
Although this is not a public holiday, all women have a half day on March 8th.
Qing Ming Festival / Tomb Sweeping Day:
In 2026, the Qingming Festival (Tomb-Sweeping Day) falls on Sunday, April 5th, with the official public holiday in mainland China extending from April 4th to April 6th.
Labour Day:
April 30th – May 4th. Known as the week of travel should you make plans!
Dragon Boat Festival:
Friday June 19th.
Mid-Autumn Festival:
25th September.
Chinese National Day Holiday:
October 1st – October 7th.
Make sure you know how to say the days the public holidays in China fall on with our how to say the days of the week in Chinese blog!
