Public holidays in China 2024
Every public holiday in China in 2024 is listed below, with the day of the week each one falls on. National holidays apply across the whole country. Regional ones apply only in certain states or areas, so check locally before booking anything around them.
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Public holiday dates in China, 2024
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 January | Monday | New Year's Day | National |
| 10 February | Saturday | Chinese New Year (Spring Festival) | National |
| 11 February | Sunday | Chinese New Year (Spring Festival) | National |
| 12 February | Monday | Chinese New Year (Spring Festival) | National |
| 13 February | Tuesday | Chinese New Year (Spring Festival) (observed) | National |
| 14 February | Wednesday | Chinese New Year (Spring Festival) (observed) | National |
| 15 February | Thursday | Day off (substituted from 02/04/2024) | National |
| 16 February | Friday | Day off (substituted from 02/18/2024) | National |
| 4 April | Thursday | Tomb-Sweeping Day | National |
| 5 April | Friday | Day off (substituted from 04/07/2024) | National |
| 1 May | Wednesday | Labor Day | National |
| 2 May | Thursday | Day off (substituted from 04/28/2024) | National |
| 3 May | Friday | Day off (substituted from 05/11/2024) | National |
| 10 June | Monday | Dragon Boat Festival | National |
| 16 September | Monday | Day off (substituted from 09/14/2024) | National |
| 17 September | Tuesday | Mid-Autumn Festival | National |
| 1 October | Tuesday | National Day | National |
| 2 October | Wednesday | National Day | National |
| 3 October | Thursday | National Day | National |
| 4 October | Friday | Day off (substituted from 09/29/2024) | National |
| 7 October | Monday | Day off (substituted from 10/12/2024) | National |
Which days of the week they fall on
Of the 21 national holidays in 2024, 19 fall on a weekday and 2 at a weekend. A holiday landing on a weekend is worth spotting early if you were counting on a long one.
Other years
Public holidays in China 2023 · Public holidays in China 2025
Other countries
Public holidays for 247 countries and territories, or back to China.