Public holidays in China 2026
National and available regional public holidays for 2026, with country-specific scope notes and planning links.
2026 holiday list
What the list covers
The State Council鈥檚 annual schedule can exchange weekend rest days for make-up working days around longer holiday periods. The 2026 calendar applies the published working-weekend adjustments; 2027 remains provisional until the official schedule is released.
Typical weekend
This guide treats Saturday and Sunday as the standard weekend when calculating working days and holiday breaks.
Source and coverage
Official annual calendar checked. Mainland China's published 2026 rest periods and make-up working days. 2027 awaits its annual schedule.
Primary source: State Council 2026 holiday and make-up workday schedule. Critical payroll, legal and travel dates should still be confirmed with the relevant local authority.
Official annual schedule applied
The 2026 calculation includes announced non-working periods and make-up working weekends from the State Council 2026 holiday schedule. Later official amendments should still be checked before critical decisions.
Frequently asked questions
Are these all public holidays in China?
The State Council鈥檚 annual schedule can exchange weekend rest days for make-up working days around longer holiday periods. The 2026 calendar applies the published working-weekend adjustments; 2027 remains provisional until the official schedule is released.
Are regional holidays included for 2026?
This page states its exact geographic scope beside the primary source. Regional and municipal dates outside that scope are not implied.
How often should I recheck 2026 dates?
Recheck before booking travel, running payroll or relying on a date for a legal deadline, especially when holidays are proclamation- or observation-based.