China Public Holidays 2027: Official Dates and Calendar


Post Date: 6 Nov 2026


China Public Holidays 2027: Official Dates and Calendar

China's official public holiday calendar for 2027 includes nine days off for Chinese New Year (Spring Festival), five for Labor Day and seven for National Day Golden Week. The State Council General Office announced the schedule on November 5, 2026.


The schedule includes five make-up workdays, down from six in 2026. Dragon Boat Festival and Mid-Autumn Festival both fall on a Wednesday and will each have a one-day break, with no weekend adjustment.


China public holiday schedule for 2027

Holiday

Holiday dates

Days off

Make-up workdays

New Year's Day

Jan 1 to 3
Fri to Sun

3

None

Chinese New Year
(Spring Festival)

Feb 5 to 13
Fri to Sat

9

Sun Jan 31
Sun Feb 14

Qingming Festival

Apr 3 to 5
Sat to Mon

3

None

Labor Day

May 1 to 5
Sat to Wed

5

Sat May 8

Dragon Boat Festival

Jun 9
Wednesday

1

None

Mid-Autumn Festival

Sep 15
Wednesday

1

None

National Day

Oct 1 to 7
Fri to Thu

7

Sun Sep 26
Sat Oct 9

The breaks above include weekends and adjusted rest days. China has 13 statutory public holidays each year, separate from paid annual leave.


Planning ahead

  • Check the five make-up workdays before arranging travel or meetings: January 31, February 14, May 8, September 26 and October 9.
  • Confirm your employer's holiday rota before booking. Schools may also have separate term dates and vacation calendars.


January 2027 China calendar showing the New Year holiday from January 1 to 3 and the January 31 make-up workday.

February 2027 China calendar showing the Chinese New Year holiday from February 5 to 13 and the February 14 make-up workday.

April 2027 China calendar showing the Qingming Festival holiday from April 3 to 5, with no make-up workdays.

May 2027 China calendar showing the Labor Day holiday from May 1 to 5 and the May 8 make-up workday.

June 2027 China calendar showing the one-day Dragon Boat Festival holiday on Wednesday, June 9.

September 2027 China calendar showing the Mid-Autumn holiday on September 15 and the September 26 make-up workday.

October 2027 China calendar showing National Day Golden Week from October 1 to 7 and the October 9 make-up workday.
China public holidays 2027 FAQs

When is Chinese New Year 2027?

Chinese New Year’s Day falls on Saturday, February 6, 2027. The official nine-day Spring Festival holiday runs from Friday, February 5 (New Year’s Eve), to Saturday, February 13.


Which weekends are working days in China in 2027?

The official schedule designates five weekend dates as working days: Sunday, January 31; Sunday, February 14; Saturday, May 8; Sunday, September 26; and Saturday, October 9. These adjustments support the Spring Festival, Labor Day and National Day breaks.


When is National Day Golden Week 2027?

National Day Golden Week runs from Friday, October 1 to Thursday, October 7, 2027, giving seven days off. Sunday, September 26 and Saturday, October 9 are make-up workdays.

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Sources: 2027 State Council holiday notice | 2026 schedule | Statutory holiday rules




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