Public holidays in China, 2026
China has 15 public holidays in 2026. The next one is 建军节 on 1 August, a Saturday. 4 fall on a weekend, so 11 land on a working day.
| Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|
| 1 January | Thursday | 元旦 |
| 16 February | Monday | 春节 |
| 17 February | Tuesday | 春节 |
| 18 February | Wednesday | 春节 |
| 8 March | Sundayweekend | 国际妇女节 |
| 5 April | Sundayweekend | 清明节 清明節 |
| 1 May | Friday | 劳动节 |
| 4 May | Monday | 青年节 |
| 1 June | Monday | 六一儿童节 |
| 19 June | Friday | 端午节 |
| 1 August | Saturdayweekend | 建军节 |
| 25 September | Friday | 中秋节 |
| 1 October | Thursday | 国庆节 |
| 2 October | Friday | 国庆节 |
| 3 October | Saturdayweekend | 国庆节 |
Why the weekend count matters
A country's holiday total is the number people quote, but it is not the number they feel. A public holiday that lands on a Saturday is a day off you already had. In 2026, China's 15 holidays give 11 actual days away from work , because 4 of them fall at the weekend. Some countries move a weekend holiday to the following Monday and some do not; where that happens the dataset records the day the holiday is observed.
Public holiday data from the date-holidays project, CC-BY-3.0. National public holidays only; regional days and observances that are not days off are excluded.
FAQ
How many public holidays does China have in 2026?
15, of which 11 fall on a working day and 4 on a weekend.
Which public holidays in China fall on a weekend in 2026?
国际妇女节 (8 March, Sunday), 清明节 清明節 (5 April, Sunday), 建军节 (1 August, Saturday), 国庆节 (3 October, Saturday).
Are regional holidays included?
No. This lists national public holidays only. Regional days, bank holidays that vary by state or canton, and observances that are not days off are excluded.