Is it a working day in China?
A Saturday can be a workday. A Tuesday can be a holiday.
Check the national schedule before you make plans.
Adjusted workday
A scheduled working weekend for National Day under the official mainland China arrangement.
The day behind the date.
The checker uses mainland China’s national arrangements, with adjusted workdays taking priority over ordinary weekends.
- Working day
- A normal Monday–Friday outside a holiday break.
- Holiday
- A day within an officially announced holiday break.
- Adjusted workday
- A Saturday or Sunday officially scheduled for work.
- Weekend / unconfirmed
- Ordinary weekends are non-working. All 2027 results remain unconfirmed until the official notice.
Local holidays, shift work and individual organizations’ hours may differ. All date checks use the date in mainland China (Asia/Shanghai, UTC+8). No dates are sent to a server.
Sources & calculation method →A few common questions.
Why does China have working Saturdays and Sundays?
China sometimes moves rest days to create longer holiday breaks. The State Council’s annual notice designates specific weekend dates as working days. These are adjusted working days, often called makeup days or 补班.
Is the 2027 China holiday schedule official?
No. As of October 28, 2026 (Asia/Shanghai), we have not verified a State Council notice for 2027. Reference festival dates are shown for planning; holiday breaks and adjusted working days remain unconfirmed.
Does this calendar cover Hong Kong, Macao or Taiwan?
No. This reference covers mainland China’s national holiday arrangements. Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan have separate schedules. Local and employer-specific arrangements can also differ.
Does “holiday” mean every business is closed?
No. The calendar shows national holiday breaks, including weekends and shifted rest days. Shops, attractions, transport and some bank branches may operate. Confirm hours directly with the organization you plan to visit.