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China Holidays 2026

Complete list of public holidays, bank holidays, and observances in China for 2026.

Total Holidays

Public Holidays

Bank Holidays

254

Working Days

January

New Year's Day

Also known as: 元旦, Yuándàn

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

Thursday, January 1, 2026

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Forex Market Closure

Global forex markets closed for New Year's Day

Thursday, January 1, 2026

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February

Spring Festival

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

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

Tuesday, February 17, 2026

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Ash Wednesday

First day of Lent in Western Christianity

Wednesday, February 18, 2026

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March

Palm Sunday

Commemorates Jesus's triumphal entry into Jerusalem

Sunday, March 29, 2026

religious

April

Good Friday

Also known as: Viernes Santo, Karfreitag, Vendredi Saint

Commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus Christ

Friday, April 3, 2026

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Qingming Festival

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

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

Sunday, April 5, 2026

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Easter Sunday

Also known as: Pascua, Pâques, Pasqua, Ostern

Celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ

Sunday, April 5, 2026

religious

May

Labour Day

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

劳动节 (Láodòng Jié) - International Workers' Day

Friday, May 1, 2026

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Pentecost

Also known as: Whitsunday, Pfingsten, Pentecôte

Commemorates the descent of the Holy Spirit

Sunday, May 24, 2026

religious

June

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

Friday, June 19, 2026

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September

Mid-Autumn Festival

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

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

Friday, September 25, 2026

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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

Thursday, October 1, 2026

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December

Forex Market Closure

Global forex markets closed for Christmas (rare full closure)

Friday, December 25, 2026

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China Holiday Information

Understanding China's holiday calendar is essential for international business, travel planning, and cultural awareness. China observes 14 holidays throughout 2026, including 7 public holidays and 10 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.