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Public Holidays in China

China’s public holidays are deeply rooted in its rich cultural heritage and historical traditions. These holidays are occasions for family reunions, honoring ancestors, celebrating significant historical events, and enjoying traditional festivals. Many holidays follow the lunar calendar, leading to varying dates each year. During these times, various customs and festivities take place across the country, often accompanied by days off work and school.

• New Year's Day
  Originates from the Gregorian calendar's start of the year on January 1st. It is a public holiday marked by celebrations, relaxation, and reflecting on new beginnings.
  Date: January 1. Usually a one-day public holiday.

• Chinese New Year's Eve
  The eve of the Spring Festival, it is a time for family reunion dinners and preparations for the New Year. Ancestor worship and cleaning homes to sweep away bad luck are common traditions.
  Date: Varies (last day of lunar year, typically late January or early February).

• Chinese New Year (Spring Festival)
  The most significant traditional festival in China, celebrating the lunar new year with fireworks, lion dances, red decorations, and family gatherings. It usually lasts several days, marking the beginning of the lunar year.
  Date: Varies according to the lunar calendar (usually late January to mid-February). Observed for multiple days with widespread holidays.

• Day off (substituted from 01/26/2025)
  A compensatory day off given when a public holiday falls on a weekend or to extend holiday periods for convenience.
  Date: January 26, 2025 (substituted day off).

• Day off (substituted from 02/08/2025)
  Another compensatory holiday to accommodate longer breaks during major festivals such as the Spring Festival.
  Date: February 8, 2025 (substituted day off).

• Tomb-Sweeping Day
  Also called Qingming Festival, it is dedicated to honoring and sweeping the graves of ancestors. It is a day of respect, remembrance, and spring outings.
  Date: April 4 or 5. Traditional customs include tomb cleaning and offerings.

• Labor Day
  Celebrates workers and labor rights, similar to International Workers' Day in many countries. It is usually marked by a day off work and sometimes extended holidays.
  Date: May 1. Often observed with related festivities and public events.

• Day off (substituted from 04/27/2025)
  An additional day off to extend the holiday period around Labor Day or other significant holidays.
  Date: April 27, 2025 (substituted day off).

• Dragon Boat Festival
  Commemorates the ancient poet Qu Yuan. People race dragon boats and eat zongzi (sticky rice dumplings wrapped in leaves). It promotes health and warding off evil spirits.
  Date: 5th day of the 5th lunar month (varies each year).

• Dragon Boat Festival (observed)
  An observed holiday if the main date falls on a weekend, allowing people to enjoy the festival on a weekday.
  Date: Varies according to observation.

• National Day
  Celebrates the founding of the People’s Republic of China on October 1, 1949. It marks a week-long holiday with parades, fireworks, and patriotic events known as the Golden Week.
  Date: October 1-7. Includes several days off with grand public celebrations.

• Mid-Autumn Festival
  A traditional festival celebrating the harvest and the full moon. Families gather to eat mooncakes and admire the moon, symbolizing unity and harmony.
  Date: 15th day of the 8th lunar month (varies yearly).

• Day off (substituted from 09/28/2025)
  A compensatory holiday to extend or adjust the scheduling of other public holidays.
  Date: September 28, 2025.

• Day off (substituted from 10/11/2025)
  Another substituted holiday placed strategically in the calendar for longer breaks.
  Date: October 11, 2025.

• Tomb-Sweeping Day (observed)
  Observed if the Qingming Festival falls on a weekend, shifted to a weekday to allow proper observance.
  Date: Varies by year and observation rules.

• Labor Day (observed)
  When May 1 falls on a weekend, the holiday is observed on a nearby weekday for a day off work.
  Date: Variable.

• Labor Day (observed)
  Additional observation days may be designated around Labor Day depending on the calendar for extended holidays.
  Date: Variable.

• Chinese New Year (Spring Festival) (observed)
  Special observance days if the main festival dates fall on non-working days, shifting holidays to weekdays.
  Date: Variable according to the lunar-based schedule.

• National Day (observed)
  When National Day holidays fall on weekends, they may be observed on adjoining weekdays to maintain the holiday period.
  Date: Variable by year.

• National Day (observed)
  Extra observances to accommodate extended Golden Week festivities.
  Date: Variable.

Site officiel de référence

• National Government Portal of China - Public Holidays