China Public Holidays 2026
China observes 15 national public holidays in 2026. Holidays run from 元旦 in January through to 国庆节 at the end of the year. 4 of them fall on a Saturday or Sunday this year, so the number of extra days away from the desk depends on the calendar.
| Holiday | Date | Weekday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 元旦 | January 1, 2026 | Thursday | Public holiday |
| 春节 | February 16, 2026 | Monday | Public holiday |
| 春节 | February 17, 2026 | Tuesday | Public holiday |
| 春节 | February 18, 2026 | Wednesday | Public holiday |
| 国际妇女节 | March 8, 2026 | SundayWeekend | Public holiday |
| 清明节 清明節 | April 5, 2026 | SundayWeekend | Public holiday |
| 劳动节 | May 1, 2026 | Friday | Public holiday |
| 青年节 | May 4, 2026 | Monday | Public holiday |
| 六一儿童节 | June 1, 2026 | Monday | Public holiday |
| 端午节 | June 19, 2026 | Friday | Public holiday |
| 建军节 | August 1, 2026 | SaturdayWeekend | Public holiday |
| 中秋节 | September 25, 2026 | Friday | Public holiday |
| 国庆节 | October 1, 2026 | Thursday | Public holiday |
| 国庆节 | October 2, 2026 | Friday | Public holiday |
| 国庆节 | October 3, 2026 | SaturdayWeekend | Public holiday |
The busiest stretch is February (3 holidays), a good window to plan around if you rely on offices, banks or schools being open. Below you will find the full 2026 list for China, sorted by date, with the weekday marked for quick planning. Only nationwide public holidays are included here, which keeps the China calendar clean and comparable.
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does China have in 2026?
China has 15 national public holidays in 2026. The first is 元旦 on January 1, 2026 and the last is 国庆节 on October 3, 2026.
What is the first public holiday of 2026 in China?
The first public holiday of 2026 is 元旦, which falls on January 1, 2026, a Thursday.
What is the last public holiday of 2026 in China?
The final national public holiday of 2026 is 国庆节 on October 3, 2026, a Saturday.
Are regional holidays included for China?
No. This calendar lists national public holidays only. State, provincial and regional holidays that apply to just part of China are not included, which keeps the list consistent across countries.
Other years for China
Planning further ahead or looking back? Compare the China public holiday calendar across years: