The 2026 Chinese Holiday Calendar
The CLI Team October 29, 2024
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The following charts provide the official schedules for Chinese holidays in 2026. Holidays are categorized as Chinese Public Holidays and Other Chinese Holidays and Observances.
Chinese Public Holidays in 2026
| Date | Holiday | Chinese |
|---|---|---|
| January 1st | New Year's Day | 元旦 |
| February 17th - 19th | Chinese New Year | 春节 |
| April 5th | Qingming Festival | 清明节 |
| May 1st | Labor Day | 劳动节 |
| June 19th | Dragon Boat Festival | 端午节 |
| September 25th | Mid-Autumn Festival | 中秋节 |
| October 1st - 3rd | National Day | 国庆节 |
Please note that beyond China's official holiday schedule, CLI's academic calendar may differ from the above. Consult CLI's Admissions Manager or your teachers for our most up-to-date academic calendar.
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Other Chinese Holidays and Observances in 2026
| Date | Holiday | Chinese |
|---|---|---|
| March 3rd | Lantern Festival | 元宵节 |
| March 8th | International Women's Day | 妇女节 |
| March 20th | Spring Equinox | 春分 |
| May 4th | Youth Day | 青年节 |
| June 1st | Children's Day | 儿童节 |
| June 21st | Summer Solstice | 夏至 |
| July 1st | CPC Founding Day | 建党节 |
| August 1st | Army Day | 建军节 |
| August 19th | Chinese Valentine's Day | 七夕 |
| September 10th | Teachers' Day | 教师节 |
| September 23rd | Autumn Equinox | 秋分 |
| November 11th | Single's Day | 双十一 |
| December 22nd | Winter Solstice | 冬至 |
Remember that many holidays—such as the Chinese New Year, Lantern Festival and Mid-Autumn Festival—are based on the Chinese Lunar Calendar and therefore the dates change every year.
