Calendar density
moderate public-holiday calendar
China has 6 public holidays in the rolling 12-month window and 6 total retained holiday rows across all types.
Holiday calendar
Public holidays in China.
6 in 20266 in 2027Next: New Year's Day · Fri, Jan 1, 2027
Holiday tables, the next-holiday snapshot, and curated explainer links refresh on the daily calendar update window.
Next holiday
New Year's Day
Fri, Jan 1, 2027
Primary timezone
Asia/Urumqi
Useful when holiday planning crosses countries or teams.
Curated explainers
3
Focused detail pages kept live for the strongest holiday queries.
Airport / timezone context
2 zones
Cross-links below connect this calendar to travel and time-reference pages.
Year-of-public-holidays pattern
China across the next 12 months
6 public holidays fall between Thu, Nov 5, 2026 and Fri, Nov 5, 2027 in China. The classifier below is a transparent keyword heuristic, not a legal taxonomy.
Classification mix
- Religious0
- Civic2
- Cultural4
- Other / unclassified0
Headline reading: a cultural-leaning calendar.
Weekday distribution
- Sunday0
- Monday0
- Tuesday0
- Wednesday2
- Thursday0
- Friday2
- Saturday2
Tuesday and Thursday entries create the strongest long-weekend pull.
Longest holiday-free stretch
96 days
Thu, Jun 10, 2027 → Tue, Sep 14, 2027
Longest consecutive-holiday cluster
3 days
Fri, Jan 1, 2027 → Sun, Jan 3, 2027
Adjacent weekends are counted with public-holiday dates when computing the cluster.
Operational closure profile
What makes the China calendar operationally different
The country page now reads the holiday list as a planning surface: density, month clusters, type mix, and bridge-day pressure. These signals are derived from the same retained holiday rows rather than generic country copy.
Bridge-day pressure
2 public holidays fall on Monday or Friday, so long weekends are already built into the calendar rather than needing bridge days.
Month clustering
Public holidays cluster most strongly in January (1), February (1), May (1), June (1).
Dataset type mix
Dataset type mix is led by 6 public entries. This is separate from legal closure strength; always confirm local substitution and sector rules.
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Cross-country comparison
China versus regional peers
Peer countries are picked from the same continent (Asia) by holiday-name overlap with China, then ranked by the strongest shared calendar fraction.
| Country | Public holidays (next 12 mo) | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| China | 6 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Vietnam | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Turkey | 7 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Singapore | 11 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 0 |
Compared with Vietnam (4), Turkey (7), Singapore (11) across the same upcoming-12-month window, China's 6-holiday count sits in the middle of the regional cluster.
Holiday planning depth
How to read the China holiday calendar
The tables give the dates. These notes explain the coverage window, holiday mix, timezone context, and when a holiday earns a deeper explainer page.
Calendar density
China has 6 tracked public holidays in the upcoming 12 months (2026-11 → 2027-11), and 6 entries in the following calendar year. Next public holiday signal: New Year's Day on Fri, Jan 1, 2027 (Friday).
Religious vs civic vs cultural mix
Classification mix across the next 12 months: 2 civic, 4 cultural (6 classified entries). The headline reading: a cultural-leaning calendar (China weights toward cultural observances in the upcoming window).
Weekday rhythm
Weekday distribution skews to Wednesday 2, Friday 2, and Saturday 2, which controls long-weekend math for the year. Holidays falling on Tuesday or Thursday create the strongest long-weekend pull; Saturday/Sunday entries depend on whether China grants a weekday substitution. 2 public holidays fall on Monday or Friday, so long weekends are already built into the calendar rather than needing bridge days.
Quiet stretches
Longest holiday-free stretch is 96 days (Thu, Jun 10, 2027 → Tue, Sep 14, 2027) — useful for spotting the calmest planning window.
Holiday clusters
Longest consecutive-holiday cluster is 3 days (Fri, Jan 1, 2027 → Sun, Jan 3, 2027), counting weekends adjacent to public dates.
Peer-country comparison
Compared with Vietnam (4), Turkey (7), Singapore (11) across the same upcoming-12-month window, China's 6-holiday count sits in the middle of the regional cluster.
Timezone planning
China spans 2 planning timezones; Asia/Urumqi is the canonical anchor for closure timing. China does not show a seasonal DST shift, so local clock anchors stay stable around holidays.
Curation depth
3 curated explainers sit alongside this calendar; the rest stay on the table-only view to keep the route set focused.
Travel handoff
An airport-country handoff is attached, so users can pair holiday closures with airport timezone references.
Substitution and source boundary
2 public holidays land on a weekend in the upcoming window. This table does not invent substitute weekdays; it follows the source holiday rows exposed for China.
Calendar pattern notes
Dataset type mix is led by 6 public entries. This is separate from legal closure strength; always confirm local substitution and sector rules. Public holidays cluster most strongly in January (1), February (1), May (1), June (1).
Public-holiday practice can vary by region, sector, and employer. Use official government or workplace calendars for legal closure decisions.
Frequently asked questions
China holiday questions
- How many public holidays does China have in 2026?
- China has 6 public holidays in 2026.
- How many public holidays does China have in 2027?
- China has 6 public holidays in 2027.
- What is the next public holiday in China?
- The next public holiday in China is New Year's Day on Fri, Jan 1, 2027.
- Are weekends counted as holidays in China?
- Saturday and Sunday are not listed as public holidays unless a national observance falls on that date. In the upcoming 12 months, 2 public holidays fall on a weekend in China; whether a substitute weekday is granted depends on local statutory rules and is not encoded in this table.
- Does China observe daylight saving time?
- China does not observe a seasonal DST shift in its mapped timezones (Asia/Urumqi, Asia/Shanghai); local clock anchors stay stable around holidays.
- Which kind of holiday is most common in China?
- Across the upcoming 12 months, China weights toward cultural observances (4 of 6 classified public holidays). The classifier is keyword-based and the remainder break down as religious 0, civic 2, cultural 4, other 0.
Popular Countdowns
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Featured holiday explainers
We currently keep 3 detailed holiday guides live for China. The rest of the calendar stays on the yearly tables so the route set stays focused.
2026 Holidays (6)
| Date | Name | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Jan 1, 2026 | New Year's Day元旦Calendar entry onlyAnnual calendar only | Past | Public |
| Tue, Feb 17, 2026 | Chinese New Year (Spring Festival)春节Curated guide | Past | Public |
| Fri, May 1, 2026 | Labour Day劳动节Calendar entry onlyAnnual calendar only | Past | Public |
| Fri, Jun 19, 2026 | Dragon Boat Festival端午节Curated guide | Past | Public |
| Fri, Sep 25, 2026 | Mid-Autumn Festival中秋节Calendar entry onlyAnnual calendar only | Past | Public |
| Thu, Oct 1, 2026 | National Day国庆节Curated guide | Past | Public |
2027 Holidays (6)
| Date | Name | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Jan 1, 2027 | New Year's Day元旦Calendar entry onlyAnnual calendar only | Upcoming | Public |
| Sat, Feb 6, 2027 | Chinese New Year (Spring Festival)春节Curated guide | Upcoming | Public |
| Sat, May 1, 2027 | Labour Day劳动节Calendar entry onlyAnnual calendar only | Upcoming | Public |
| Wed, Jun 9, 2027 | Dragon Boat Festival端午节Curated guide | Upcoming | Public |
| Wed, Sep 15, 2027 | Mid-Autumn Festival中秋节Calendar entry onlyAnnual calendar only | Upcoming | Public |
| Fri, Oct 1, 2027 | National Day国庆节Curated guide | Upcoming | Public |
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Date calculators
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