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Public holidays in China 2026
The following is a complete list of public holidays in China. Public holidays when all residents have time off from work are often called red days. This list contains red days, but also public holidays that are only celebrated without time off from work and school.
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| Holiday name | Date | Holiday type | When |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year | January 1, 2026 | Public holiday | in 554 days |
| Spring Festival | February 17, 2026 | Public holiday | in 601 days |
| Spring Festival | February 18, 2026 | Public holiday | in 602 days |
| International Women's Day | March 8, 2026 | Public holiday | in 620 days |
| Qingming Festival | April 5, 2026 | Public holiday | in 648 days |
| Labour Day | May 1, 2026 | Public holiday | in 674 days |
| Youth Day | May 4, 2026 | Public holiday | in 677 days |
| Children's Day | June 1, 2026 | Public holiday | in 705 days |
| Duanwu Festival | June 19, 2026 | Public holiday | in 723 days |
| People's Liberation Army Day | August 1, 2026 | Public holiday | in 766 days |
| Mid-Autumn Festival | September 25, 2026 | Public holiday | in 821 days |
| National Day | October 1, 2026 | Public holiday | in 827 days |
| National Day | October 2, 2026 | Public holiday | in 828 days |
| National Day | October 3, 2026 | Public holiday | in 829 days |