China takes a break.
Know when.
Public holidays. Working weekends. All in one place.
A practical calendar for life and business with China.
Some Sundays are workdays.
Some Mondays are holidays.
We make it make sense.
Your 2027 planning starts here.
The dates to know, with a clear line between reference and confirmed.
Seven holidays. One clear view.
Reference dates only. Full breaks and makeup working days are awaiting the State Council notice.
| Holiday | Reference date | Holiday break | Adjusted workdays |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01New Year’s Day元旦 | Fri, Jan 1 | Awaiting notice | Awaiting notice |
| 02Chinese New Year春节 | Sat, Feb 6New Year’s Day; eve is Feb 5 | Awaiting notice | Awaiting notice |
| 03Qingming Festival清明节 | Mon, Apr 5 | Awaiting notice | Awaiting notice |
| 04Labour Day劳动节 | Sat, May 1 | Awaiting notice | Awaiting notice |
| 05Dragon Boat Festival端午节 | Wed, Jun 9 | Awaiting notice | Awaiting notice |
| 06Mid-Autumn Festival中秋节 | Wed, Sep 15 | Awaiting notice | Awaiting notice |
| 07National Day国庆节 | Fri, Oct 1 | Awaiting notice | Awaiting notice |
A holiday can move.
So can a working day.
China combines national holidays with weekends and shifted rest days to create longer breaks. In return, certain Saturdays and Sundays become regular working days. This is 补班 — an adjusted working day.
Make sure your date is a workdayA 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.
Good plans start with reliable dates.
2026 is verified against 国办发明电〔2025〕7号. 2027 remains provisional.