2026 calendar
2026 public holidays in China
6 statutory holidays in 2026. Dates, weekdays and whether banks and the national postal service are closed.
Holiday list
Thu
Jan 1
New Year's Day
Statutory · Nationwide
Banks CLOSEDMail CLOSED
Tue
Feb 17
Chinese New Year (Spring Festival)
Statutory · Nationwide
Banks CLOSEDMail CLOSED
Fri
May 1
Labour Day
Statutory · Nationwide
Banks CLOSEDMail CLOSED
Fri
Jun 19
Dragon Boat Festival
Statutory · Nationwide
Banks CLOSEDMail CLOSED
Fri
Sep 25
Mid-Autumn Festival
Statutory · Nationwide
Banks CLOSEDMail CLOSED
Thu
Oct 1
National Day
Statutory · Nationwide
Banks CLOSEDMail CLOSED
Dates from Nager.Date. Civic days are widely observed but not required by law. Branch, school board and store hours vary.
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays are there in China in 2026?
China has 6 statutory holidays in 2026: New Year's Day (Jan 1), Chinese New Year (Spring Festival) (Feb 17), Labour Day (May 1), Dragon Boat Festival (Jun 19), Mid-Autumn Festival (Sep 25), National Day (Oct 1).
Which 2026 holidays fall on a weekend in China?
None of the 2026 statutory holidays in China fall on a weekend.
Are banks open on public holidays in China?
Banks are closed on most statutory holidays in China. The table above shows the bank and the national postal service status for each 2026 date.