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.

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.

China Public Holidays 2026 — Official Schedule & 6 Makeup Days

China public holidays 2026 — official holiday breaks and adjusted working days
Holiday	Days off (inclusive)	Duration	Adjusted workdays
01New Year’s Day元旦	Jan 1 – Jan 3	3 days	Sun, Jan 4
02Chinese New Year春节	Feb 15 – Feb 23	9 days	Sat, Feb 14 · Sat, Feb 28
03Qingming Festival清明节	Apr 4 – Apr 6	3 days	None
04Labour Day劳动节	May 1 – May 5	5 days	Sat, May 9
05Dragon Boat Festival端午节	Jun 19 – Jun 21	3 days	None
06Mid-Autumn Festival中秋节	Sep 25 – Sep 27	3 days	None
07National Day国庆节	Oct 1 – Oct 7	7 days	Sun, Sep 20 · Sat, Oct 10

01 / UNDERSTAND THE SCHEDULE

How China’s public holidays work

China’s national holiday breaks can include statutory holidays, ordinary weekends and shifted rest days. The annual State Council notice sets the actual days off and the weekend dates designated for work. A seven-day break does not mean seven statutory holiday days.

In 2026, the seven national holiday breaks total 33 calendar days, including weekends and shifted rest days. Six weekend dates are designated as working days.

This reference covers nationwide arrangements in mainland China. It does not cover local holidays or the separate calendars of Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan.

02 / THE WORKING WEEKEND

Adjusted working days in 2026

These six weekend dates are working days under the official 2026 schedule:

2026-01-04 — New Year’s Day
2026-02-14 — Chinese New Year
2026-02-28 — Chinese New Year
2026-05-09 — Labour Day
2026-09-20 — National Day
2026-10-10 — National Day

Check a specific date with the working-day checker →

03 / PUT THE DATES TO WORK

Banks, government, logistics & travel

Banks and government offices

Treat holiday breaks as dates to verify service availability. Branch counters, appointment desks and settlement systems may have their own operating schedules. Online services can remain available while processing waits for a working day.

Logistics and business

Confirm collection times, delivery commitments and staff availability directly with your provider. An official adjusted workday does not guarantee that an overseas partner or every private business will be operating.

Travel

Before committing to travel, confirm transport schedules, ticket releases and attraction opening hours. For provisional 2027 dates, choose flexible bookings and recheck once the national notice is published.

04 / CHINESE NEW YEAR

Chinese New Year: factory & shipping notes

The official 2026 Chinese New Year break runs from February 15 through February 23. Individual factories and shipping providers may stop or resume operations outside the national break. Ask your existing partners for their last order, dispatch and reopening dates before setting a deadline.

Planning a shipment? A quick confirmation with your supplier and carrier can prevent a missed handover.

Sources & update policy

State Council General Office notice: 国办发明电〔2025〕7号, dated November 4, 2025 ↗

Our editorial target is to verify and publish an update within 24 hours of the official 2027 notice. Each change records its source and date. Read the full methodology.

China public holidays 2026.

The official holiday schedule.