How many festivals are there in China in 2026?

The calendar covers every listed festival and cultural event in China in 2026 (total: 13). Public-holiday observances account for 6 of the listed dates.

What are the most important public holidays in China?

The major public holidays in China include national days, religious observances, and cultural festivals. Browse the list above for exact dates.

How can I download China public holidays for 2026?

Visit the statutory holidays page for China to download an .ics calendar file with all official public holidays.

Festivals in China 2026

Discover every festival listed in China for 2026 (total: 13). Browse cultural, religious, and national celebrations with dates, traditions, and significance.

Public Holidays: 6

Total Festivals: 13

Total Festivals

Monday, January 26, 2026 · Laba Festival · Not independently verified
Tuesday, February 10, 2026 · Little New Year (Xiaonian) · Not independently verified
Tuesday, February 17, 2026 · Chinese New Year (Spring Festival) · Public Holiday · Not independently verified · ich.unesco.org · gov.cn · Source checked August 19, 2026
Tuesday, March 3, 2026 · Lantern Festival · Not independently verified · britannica.com · Source checked August 19, 2026
Sunday, April 5, 2026 · Qingming Festival (Tomb-Sweeping Day) · Public Holiday · Not independently verified · britannica.com · gov.cn · Source checked August 19, 2026
Friday, June 19, 2026 · Dragon Boat Festival (Duanwu) · Public Holiday · Not independently verified · ich.unesco.org · gov.cn · Source checked August 19, 2026
Wednesday, August 19, 2026 · Qixi Festival (Chinese Valentine's Day) · Not independently verified · english.shanghai.gov.cn
Thursday, August 27, 2026 · Hungry Ghost Festival (Zhongyuan) · Not independently verified · icho.hk
Friday, September 25, 2026 · Mid-Autumn Festival · Public Holiday · Not independently verified · gov.cn · gov.cn · hko.gov.hk · ihchina.cn · hko.gov.hk · Source checked August 19, 2026
Thursday, October 1, 2026 · National Day · Public Holiday · Calendar calculated · gov.cn · Source checked August 19, 2026
Thursday, October 1, 2026 · Golden Week (National Day) · Public Holiday · Calendar calculated
Sunday, October 18, 2026 · Double Ninth Festival (Chongyang) · Not independently verified
Tuesday, December 22, 2026 · Winter Solstice Festival (Dongzhi) · Not independently verified

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FAQ

How many festivals are there in China in 2026?: The calendar covers every listed festival and cultural event in China in 2026 (total: 13). Public-holiday observances account for 6 of the listed dates.
What are the most important public holidays in China?: The major public holidays in China include national days, religious observances, and cultural festivals. Browse the list above for exact dates.
How can I download China public holidays for 2026?: Visit the statutory holidays page for China to download an .ics calendar file with all official public holidays.