Planning a business trip or vacation to China? It is crucial to be aware of the national public holidays. Traveling during major holidays like the Spring Festival or Golden Week (National Day) means facing millions of domestic travelers, fully booked hotels, and sold-out train tickets.
📅 2026 Official Holiday Schedule
(Note: In China, weekends adjacent to major holidays are often “swapped” to create longer consecutive breaks. These are called makeup workdays.)
| Holiday | Date | Days Off | Travel Advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | Jan 1 | 1 Day | Normal operations. |
| Spring Festival (Chinese New Year) | Feb 17 - Feb 23 | 7 Days | 🔴 Extreme Peak. Major businesses close. Avoid travel. |
| Qingming Festival (Tomb Sweeping) | Apr 4 - Apr 6 | 3 Days | Busy regional travel. |
| Labor Day | May 1 - May 5 | 5 Days | 🟠 High Peak. Tourist sites will be packed. |
| Dragon Boat Festival | Jun 19 - Jun 21 | 3 Days | Moderate local travel. |
| Mid-Autumn Festival | Sep 25 - Sep 27 | 3 Days | Busy regional travel. |
| National Day (Golden Week) | Oct 1 - Oct 7 | 7 Days | 🔴 Extreme Peak. Book weeks in advance. |