CHINA HOLIDAY CALENDAR / 2026–2028
China, at the
right time.
Explore the 2026–2028 holiday calendar. Check the festivals, feel the seasons, and find a better window for your trip.
Open the planner2026 · Official mainland holiday breaks and adjusted workdays confirmed.
Holiday arrangements apply to mainland China. Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan use their own holiday calendars. Travel-demand notes are planning guidance, not measured crowd forecasts.
01 / PICK A DATE
China time · UTC+8October 2026
Select a highlighted date or a festival below to see the details.
02 / CHECK THE FEEL
A little climate context.
Beijing · October
12°C
Typical monthly mean · not a daytime high
City-level guide only. Mountains, rural areas and other cities can feel very different.
NASA POWER / MERRA-2 · 2001–2025 mean air temperature at 2 m. Historical gridded data, not station observations or a forecast for 2026–2028. See all regions & method
03 / KNOW THE OCCASION
A date has a story.
Choose a festival for the essentials.
Public holiday
New Year
元旦
January 1
- Festival day
- Jan 1, 2026
- Official break
- Jan 1, 2026 – Jan 3, 2026
- Adjusted workdays
- Jan 4, 2026
The start of the Gregorian year. A shorter break than Spring Festival, often used for city visits and nearby trips.
Short-break demand. Allow for busy attractions and transport around the published break. Opening hours vary by venue.
Public holiday
Spring Festival
春节 · Chinese New Year
First day of the first lunar month
- Festival day
- Feb 17, 2026
- Official break
- Feb 15, 2026 – Feb 23, 2026
- Adjusted workdays
- Feb 14, 2026; Feb 28, 2026
The lunar new year is a major family reunion festival, associated with reunion meals, red decorations and local celebrations.
Major travel peak. Expect major intercity travel demand around the holiday, including the days before and after the official break. Small businesses may close; confirm each booking.
Cultural festival
Lantern Festival
元宵节
Fifteenth day of the first lunar month
- Festival day
- Mar 3, 2026
- Official break
- No separate nationwide public holiday
- Adjusted workdays
- Not applicable
Lantern displays and sweet rice balls traditionally mark the close of the new-year celebrations. Events differ by city.
Local event demand. Check local evening event times and tickets. This festival is not a separate nationwide public holiday in mainland China.
Public holiday
Qingming Festival
清明节
Qingming solar term, usually April 4 or 5
- Festival day
- Apr 5, 2026
- Official break
- Apr 4, 2026 – Apr 6, 2026
- Adjusted workdays
- None in the official notice
A time for remembering ancestors and tending family graves, also associated with spring outings.
Short-break demand. Cemetery routes, parks and nearby scenic areas can be busy. Check local transport and attraction hours.
Public holiday
Labor Day
劳动节
May 1
- Festival day
- May 1, 2026
- Official break
- May 1, 2026 – May 5, 2026
- Adjusted workdays
- May 9, 2026
International Workers’ Day. The published mainland holiday break is a popular time for domestic leisure travel.
Major travel peak. Book popular trains, hotels and timed-entry sights early once the official dates and ticket windows are known.
Public holiday
Dragon Boat Festival
端午节
Fifth day of the fifth lunar month
- Festival day
- Jun 19, 2026
- Official break
- Jun 19, 2026 – Jun 21, 2026
- Adjusted workdays
- None in the official notice
Traditions include eating zongzi, sticky rice wrapped in leaves, and dragon boat races in many places. Race schedules are local.
Short-break / event demand. Check race dates separately from the festival date. Waterside events and short-break destinations may draw crowds.
Public holiday
Mid-Autumn Festival
中秋节
Fifteenth day of the eighth lunar month
- Festival day
- Sep 25, 2026
- Official break
- Sep 25, 2026 – Sep 27, 2026
- Adjusted workdays
- None in the official notice
A family reunion festival associated with mooncakes and viewing the moon.
Reunion travel demand. Expect reunion trips and evening gatherings. In 2028 the festival falls on October 3, close to National Day; the combined leave arrangement is not yet confirmed here.
Public holiday
National Day
国庆节
October 1
- Festival day
- Oct 1, 2026
- Official break
- Oct 1, 2026 – Oct 7, 2026
- Adjusted workdays
- Sep 20, 2026; Oct 10, 2026
China’s National Day falls on October 1. The published October break is commonly called National Day Golden Week.
Major travel peak. Expect strong demand at well-known sights and on intercity routes during the official break. Allow extra time and reserve ahead.
Cultural festival
Double Ninth Festival
重阳节
Ninth day of the ninth lunar month
- Festival day
- Oct 18, 2026
- Official break
- No separate nationwide public holiday
- Adjusted workdays
- Not applicable
Traditionally associated with autumn outings, climbing heights and respect for older people.
Local event demand. Local parks and hill routes may have events. This festival is not a separate nationwide public holiday in mainland China.
THE SOURCE DESK
Dates you can check.
Verified October 15, 2026. Open the reference tables for every festival date and every monthly temperature. The same facts power the controls above.
2026 festival dates & official leave Official schedule
Official 2026 mainland holiday arrangements, including weekend adjustments.
| Festival | Festival day | Official break | Adjusted workdays |
|---|---|---|---|
| New YearPublic holiday | Jan 1, 2026 – Jan 3, 2026 | Jan 4, 2026 | |
| Spring FestivalPublic holiday | Feb 15, 2026 – Feb 23, 2026 | Feb 14, 2026; Feb 28, 2026 | |
| Lantern FestivalCultural festival | No separate nationwide public holiday | Not applicable | |
| Qingming FestivalPublic holiday | Apr 4, 2026 – Apr 6, 2026 | None in the official notice | |
| Labor DayPublic holiday | May 1, 2026 – May 5, 2026 | May 9, 2026 | |
| Dragon Boat FestivalPublic holiday | Jun 19, 2026 – Jun 21, 2026 | None in the official notice | |
| Mid-Autumn FestivalPublic holiday | Sep 25, 2026 – Sep 27, 2026 | None in the official notice | |
| National DayPublic holiday | Oct 1, 2026 – Oct 7, 2026 | Sep 20, 2026; Oct 10, 2026 | |
| Double Ninth FestivalCultural festival | No separate nationwide public holiday | Not applicable |
2027 festival dates & official leave Leave pending
Festival days are calendar dates, not confirmed days off. No assumed holiday ranges or adjusted workdays are shown for this year.
| Festival | Festival day | Official break | Adjusted workdays |
|---|---|---|---|
| New YearPublic holiday | Official leave dates pending confirmation | Pending official announcement | |
| Spring FestivalPublic holiday | Official leave dates pending confirmation | Pending official announcement | |
| Lantern FestivalCultural festival | No separate nationwide public holiday | Not applicable | |
| Qingming FestivalPublic holiday | Official leave dates pending confirmation | Pending official announcement | |
| Labor DayPublic holiday | Official leave dates pending confirmation | Pending official announcement | |
| Dragon Boat FestivalPublic holiday | Official leave dates pending confirmation | Pending official announcement | |
| Mid-Autumn FestivalPublic holiday | Official leave dates pending confirmation | Pending official announcement | |
| National DayPublic holiday | Official leave dates pending confirmation | Pending official announcement | |
| Double Ninth FestivalCultural festival | No separate nationwide public holiday | Not applicable |
2028 festival dates & official leave Leave pending
Festival days are calendar dates, not confirmed days off. No assumed holiday ranges or adjusted workdays are shown for this year.
| Festival | Festival day | Official break | Adjusted workdays |
|---|---|---|---|
| New YearPublic holiday | Official leave dates pending confirmation | Pending official announcement | |
| Spring FestivalPublic holiday | Official leave dates pending confirmation | Pending official announcement | |
| Lantern FestivalCultural festival | No separate nationwide public holiday | Not applicable | |
| Qingming FestivalPublic holiday | Official leave dates pending confirmation | Pending official announcement | |
| Labor DayPublic holiday | Official leave dates pending confirmation | Pending official announcement | |
| Dragon Boat FestivalPublic holiday | Official leave dates pending confirmation | Pending official announcement | |
| Mid-Autumn FestivalPublic holiday | Official leave dates pending confirmation | Pending official announcement | |
| National DayPublic holiday | Official leave dates pending confirmation | Pending official announcement | |
| Double Ninth FestivalCultural festival | No separate nationwide public holiday | Not applicable |
34 regions · 12 months of temperature 2001–2025 means · °C
Each region is represented by one named city, not a region-wide average. Values are monthly means across days and nights, rounded to the nearest whole degree for trip planning. NASA POWER uses gridded MERRA-2 historical meteorological data; elevation and local conditions can differ from the grid. These are not daily high/low ranges and are not weather predictions. The period is January 2001–December 2025.
| Region · city | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BeijingBeijing · source | -5° | -2° | 5° | 13° | 21° | 25° | 27° | 25° | 20° | 12° | 3° | -4° |
| TianjinTianjin · source | -3° | -1° | 5° | 13° | 20° | 25° | 27° | 26° | 21° | 14° | 5° | -2° |
| HebeiShijiazhuang · source | -2° | 1° | 8° | 16° | 22° | 27° | 28° | 26° | 21° | 14° | 5° | -1° |
| ShanxiTaiyuan · source | -7° | -3° | 3° | 10° | 16° | 21° | 23° | 21° | 16° | 9° | 1° | -6° |
| Inner MongoliaHohhot · source | -13° | -9° | -2° | 6° | 13° | 18° | 21° | 19° | 13° | 5° | -4° | -12° |
| LiaoningShenyang · source | -12° | -7° | 1° | 9° | 17° | 22° | 25° | 24° | 18° | 9° | -1° | -10° |
| JilinChangchun · source | -16° | -12° | -2° | 7° | 15° | 21° | 24° | 22° | 16° | 7° | -4° | -14° |
| HeilongjiangHarbin · source | -19° | -14° | -4° | 7° | 15° | 21° | 24° | 22° | 15° | 5° | -6° | -16° |
| ShanghaiShanghai · source | 4° | 6° | 10° | 15° | 21° | 24° | 28° | 28° | 25° | 19° | 14° | 7° |
| JiangsuNanjing · source | 2° | 5° | 10° | 16° | 22° | 26° | 28° | 28° | 23° | 18° | 11° | 4° |
| ZhejiangHangzhou · source | 3° | 6° | 10° | 16° | 21° | 25° | 28° | 28° | 24° | 18° | 12° | 5° |
| AnhuiHefei · source | 2° | 5° | 10° | 16° | 22° | 26° | 28° | 28° | 23° | 17° | 11° | 4° |
| FujianFuzhou · source | 10° | 11° | 14° | 18° | 22° | 25° | 27° | 27° | 25° | 21° | 17° | 12° |
| JiangxiNanchang · source | 5° | 8° | 13° | 18° | 23° | 26° | 29° | 28° | 25° | 20° | 14° | 7° |
| ShandongJinan · source | -3° | 1° | 7° | 14° | 21° | 26° | 27° | 25° | 21° | 14° | 6° | -1° |
| HenanZhengzhou · source | 0° | 3° | 10° | 17° | 23° | 28° | 29° | 27° | 22° | 16° | 8° | 2° |
| HubeiWuhan · source | 4° | 7° | 12° | 18° | 23° | 27° | 29° | 29° | 25° | 19° | 12° | 6° |
| HunanChangsha · source | 5° | 8° | 13° | 18° | 23° | 26° | 28° | 28° | 25° | 19° | 13° | 7° |
| GuangdongGuangzhou · source | 14° | 17° | 20° | 24° | 27° | 28° | 28° | 28° | 27° | 24° | 20° | 15° |
| GuangxiNanning · source | 12° | 16° | 19° | 24° | 27° | 27° | 28° | 27° | 26° | 23° | 18° | 13° |
| HainanHaikou · source | 18° | 20° | 23° | 26° | 28° | 29° | 29° | 28° | 28° | 26° | 23° | 20° |
| ChongqingChongqing · source | 6° | 9° | 14° | 19° | 23° | 26° | 28° | 28° | 24° | 19° | 13° | 8° |
| SichuanChengdu · source | 5° | 8° | 14° | 19° | 23° | 26° | 28° | 27° | 23° | 18° | 12° | 7° |
| GuizhouGuiyang · source | 4° | 7° | 11° | 16° | 19° | 21° | 23° | 22° | 20° | 15° | 11° | 5° |
| YunnanKunming · source | 8° | 10° | 13° | 17° | 19° | 21° | 21° | 20° | 19° | 16° | 12° | 8° |
| Tibet / XizangLhasa · source | -5° | -3° | 1° | 5° | 9° | 12° | 12° | 11° | 9° | 5° | 0° | -3° |
| ShaanxiXi'an · source | 0° | 4° | 10° | 16° | 21° | 26° | 28° | 26° | 21° | 14° | 7° | 1° |
| GansuLanzhou · source | -6° | -3° | 3° | 9° | 14° | 18° | 20° | 19° | 14° | 8° | 1° | -5° |
| QinghaiXining · source | -8° | -4° | 1° | 7° | 11° | 15° | 17° | 16° | 11° | 5° | -1° | -6° |
| NingxiaYinchuan · source | -7° | -3° | 4° | 11° | 17° | 23° | 25° | 23° | 17° | 9° | 1° | -6° |
| XinjiangUrumqi · source | -7° | -3° | 5° | 13° | 19° | 24° | 27° | 25° | 19° | 11° | 2° | -5° |
| Hong KongHong Kong · source | 16° | 18° | 20° | 23° | 26° | 28° | 29° | 28° | 28° | 25° | 22° | 17° |
| MacaoMacao · source | 17° | 18° | 20° | 23° | 26° | 28° | 29° | 29° | 28° | 26° | 23° | 19° |
| TaiwanTaipei · source | 17° | 18° | 19° | 22° | 25° | 27° | 28° | 28° | 27° | 24° | 22° | 18° |
Sources & how to read this tool
- State Council General Office: official 2026 holiday arrangements · November 4, 2025. Used for 2026 leave and adjusted workdays.
- Hong Kong Observatory Gregorian–lunar conversion tables: 2026, 2027, 2028. Used for lunar festival dates and Qingming, not for mainland leave arrangements.
- NASA POWER Climatology API · T2M monthly means, MERRA-2, January 2001–December 2025. Retrieved October 15, 2026. Exact coordinates and responses are linked in each region’s source.
- Festival customs are brief cultural context; local events, opening hours and travel demand vary. Check the venue and transport operator before booking.