Public Holidays in China, 2026
China observes 6 nationwide public holidays in 2026. The table below lists every date the holiday calendar records.
- Public holidays
- 6
- On a weekend
- 0
- Regional only
- 0
- Business days 2026
- 255
Nationwide
China holiday calendar 2026
Dates marked nationwide are days off across China. Entries showing a region count, or an observance type, are not deducted from business day calculations.
| Date | Day | Holiday | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 January 2026 | Thursday | New Year's Day | Nationwide |
| 17 February 2026 | Tuesday | Chinese New Year (Spring Festival) | Nationwide |
| 1 May 2026 | Friday | Labour Day | Nationwide |
| 19 June 2026 | Friday | Dragon Boat Festival | Nationwide |
| 25 September 2026 | Friday | Mid-Autumn Festival | Nationwide |
| 1 October 2026 | Thursday | National Day | Nationwide |
Which holidays actually give a day off in 2026?
6 of China's 6 nationwide public holidays land on a working day in 2026, so those are the ones that shorten the working year.
After removing weekends and holidays, 2026 leaves 255 business days in China.
Count business days in China
Need the number of working days between two specific dates rather than the holiday list?