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China Holidays 2025

Complete list of public holidays, bank holidays, and observances in China for 2025.

Total Holidays

Public Holidays

Bank Holidays

235

Working Days

January

New Year's Day

Also known as: 元旦, Yuándàn

元旦 (Yuándàn) - Celebrates the beginning of the Gregorian new year

Wednesday, January 1, 2025

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Forex Market Closure

Global forex markets closed for New Year's Day

Wednesday, January 1, 2025

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Spring Festival Holiday

Also known as: Chinese New Year Holiday

春节假期 - Spring Festival Eve holiday period begins

Tuesday, January 28, 2025

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Chinese New Year

Greater China and Southeast Asian markets closed for Lunar New Year

Tuesday, January 28, 2025

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Spring Festival

Also known as: 春节, Chūnjié, Chinese New Year, Lunar New Year

春节 (Chūnjié) - Chinese New Year, Year of the Snake begins

Wednesday, January 29, 2025

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Spring Festival Holiday

Also known as: Chinese New Year Holiday

春节假期 - Spring Festival holiday continues

Thursday, January 30, 2025

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Spring Festival Holiday

Also known as: Chinese New Year Holiday

春节假期 - Spring Festival holiday continues

Friday, January 31, 2025

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February

Spring Festival Holiday

Also known as: Chinese New Year Holiday

春节假期 - Spring Festival holiday continues

Saturday, February 1, 2025

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Spring Festival Holiday

Also known as: Chinese New Year Holiday

春节假期 - Spring Festival holiday continues

Sunday, February 2, 2025

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Spring Festival Holiday

Also known as: Chinese New Year Holiday

春节假期 - Spring Festival holiday continues

Monday, February 3, 2025

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Spring Festival Holiday

Also known as: Chinese New Year Holiday

春节假期 - Spring Festival holiday ends

Tuesday, February 4, 2025

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March

Ash Wednesday

First day of Lent in Western Christianity

Wednesday, March 5, 2025

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April

Qingming Festival

Also known as: 清明节, Qīngmíng Jié, Tomb Sweeping Day

清明节 (Qīngmíng Jié) - Tomb Sweeping Day, honors ancestors

Friday, April 4, 2025

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Qingming Holiday

Also known as: Tomb Sweeping Holiday

清明节假期 - Qingming Festival holiday

Saturday, April 5, 2025

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Qingming Holiday

Also known as: Tomb Sweeping Holiday

清明节假期 - Qingming Festival holiday

Sunday, April 6, 2025

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Palm Sunday

Commemorates Jesus's triumphal entry into Jerusalem

Sunday, April 13, 2025

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Good Friday

Also known as: Viernes Santo, Karfreitag, Vendredi Saint

Commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus Christ

Friday, April 18, 2025

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Easter Sunday

Also known as: Pascua, Ostern, Pâques, Pasqua

Celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ

Sunday, April 20, 2025

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May

Labour Day

Also known as: 劳动节, Láodòng Jié, May Day

劳动节 (Láodòng Jié) - International Workers' Day

Thursday, May 1, 2025

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Labour Day

International markets closed for Labour Day

Thursday, May 1, 2025

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Labour Day Holiday

Also known as: May Day Holiday

劳动节假期 - Labour Day holiday

Friday, May 2, 2025

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Labour Day Holiday

Also known as: May Day Holiday

劳动节假期 - Labour Day holiday

Saturday, May 3, 2025

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Dragon Boat Festival

Also known as: 端午节, Duānwǔ Jié, Dragon Boat Festival

端午节 (Duānwǔ Jié) - Traditional festival with dragon boat races

Saturday, May 31, 2025

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June

Dragon Boat Holiday

Also known as: Dragon Boat Holiday

端午节假期 - Dragon Boat Festival holiday

Sunday, June 1, 2025

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Dragon Boat Holiday

Also known as: Dragon Boat Holiday

端午节假期 - Dragon Boat Festival holiday

Monday, June 2, 2025

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Pentecost

Also known as: Whit Sunday, Pfingsten, Pentecôte

Celebrates the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the Apostles

Sunday, June 8, 2025

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October

National Day

Also known as: 国庆节, Guóqìng Jié

国庆节 (Guóqìng Jié) - Commemorates the founding of the People's Republic of China

Wednesday, October 1, 2025

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China National Day Golden Week

Chinese stock markets closed for National Day Golden Week

Wednesday, October 1, 2025

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National Day Golden Week

Also known as: Golden Week

国庆黄金周 - National Day Golden Week holiday

Thursday, October 2, 2025

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National Day Golden Week

Also known as: Golden Week

国庆黄金周 - National Day Golden Week holiday

Friday, October 3, 2025

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National Day Golden Week

Also known as: Golden Week

国庆黄金周 - National Day Golden Week holiday

Saturday, October 4, 2025

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National Day Golden Week

Also known as: Golden Week

国庆黄金周 - National Day Golden Week holiday

Sunday, October 5, 2025

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Mid-Autumn Festival

Also known as: 中秋节, Zhōngqiū Jié, Moon Festival

中秋节 (Zhōngqiū Jié) - Moon Festival celebrating harvest and reunion

Monday, October 6, 2025

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National Day Golden Week

Also known as: Golden Week

国庆黄金周 - National Day Golden Week holiday

Tuesday, October 7, 2025

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National Day Golden Week

Also known as: Golden Week

国庆黄金周 - National Day Golden Week holiday ends

Wednesday, October 8, 2025

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December

Forex Market Closure

Global forex markets closed for Christmas (rare full closure)

Thursday, December 25, 2025

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China Holiday Information

Understanding China's holiday calendar is essential for international business, travel planning, and cultural awareness. China observes 36 holidays throughout 2025, including 26 public holidays and 32 bank holidays.

Public Holidays in China

China's holiday system includes several week-long holiday periods, most notably Spring Festival (Chinese New Year) and National Day Golden Week. During these periods, hundreds of millions of people travel, making it the world's largest annual human migration.China often adjusts its holiday schedule by requiring people to work on weekends before or after holiday periods to make up for the extended breaks. This system of 'make-up days' is unique and important to understand for international business planning.

Planning Around China Holidays

When scheduling international meetings or business activities involving China, it's important to check the holiday calendar. Major holidays can affect business operations, banking services, shipping times, and market trading hours. Consider using our meeting planner tool to find optimal times that work across different countries and their holiday schedules.