Public holidays in China
China has 15 public holidays in 2026, listed below with the weekday each one falls on.
- 15 Public
Holidays in 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1 | Thursday | New Year's Day | Public |
| February 16 | Monday | Spring Festival | Public |
| February 17 | Tuesday | Spring Festival | Public |
| February 18 | Wednesday | Spring Festival | Public |
| March 8 | Sunday | International Women's Day | Public |
| April 5 | Sunday | Qingming Festival | Public |
| May 1 | Friday | Labour Day | Public |
| May 4 | Monday | Youth Day | Public |
| June 1 | Monday | Children's Day | Public |
| June 19 | Friday | Dragon Boat Festival | Public |
| August 1 | Saturday | Army Day | Public |
| September 25 | Friday | Mid-Autumn Festival | Public |
| October 1 | Thursday | National Day | Public |
| October 2 | Friday | National Day | Public |
| October 3 | Saturday | National Day | Public |
Other years
Frequently asked questions
- How many public holidays does China have in 2026?
- China has 15 public holidays in 2026.
- What is the first public holiday in China in 2026?
- The first is New Year's Day, on January 1, 2026.
- Which public holidays in China fall on a weekend in 2026?
- 4 of them: International Women's Day, Qingming Festival, Army Day, National Day.