Sanyuesan is one of Guangxi’s most important traditional festivals. Learn when it takes place, how the Zhuang people celebrate it, and why…
Sanyuesan is one of Guangxi’s most important traditional festivals. Learn when it takes place, how the Zhuang people celebrate it, and why…
Curious to learn more about the eighth year in the Chinese zodiac calendar: the Year of the Goat? Read on to learn…
Chinese New Year, also called the Spring Festival (春节, Chūnjié), celebrates the beginning of the Chinese year based on the traditional Chinese…
Explore Chinese Labor Day: the history of May Day in China, the official May 1–5 holiday, Golden Week travel, and modern 996…
International Women’s Day in China falls on March 8th and is known as 国际妇女节. Learn how the holiday is celebrated, why some…
Dōngzhì (冬至), the Chinese Winter Solstice Festival, is the longest night of the year and the 22nd of the 24 solar terms.…
The Chinese summer solstice (夏至, Xiàzhì) is both an astronomical event and the 10th of 24 solar terms on the Chinese calendar,…
The Mid-Autumn Festival is one of the most important holidays in China and is recognized and celebrated by ethnic Chinese and Vietnamese…
Every September 10th, China celebrates Teachers' Day (教师节) — a holiday rooted in over 2,000 years of Confucian tradition. Discover how this…
Curious about the origins of China’s Army Day? Unsure exactly how this holiday works or what precisely is being celebrated? Eager to…
The Lantern Festival (元宵节 or Yuánxiāojié in pinyin) is a Chinese holiday that traditionally marks the end of the Chinese New Year…
Chinese Valentine’s Day, or Qixi Festival, falls on the seventh day of the seventh lunar month. Learn the story of Niulang and…
The Dragon Boat Festival, or 端午节 (Duānwǔjié), is one of China’s most important traditional holidays. Learn about its history, Qu Yuan legend,…
Whilst we are bombarded with images of love and romance through the media and holidays like Valentines’ day, thousands of Chinese people…
Chinese holidays are integral to the culture, marked by festivity and family gatherings. Seven major public holidays are celebrated each year. China…
Discover China's Qingming Festival (Tomb Sweeping Day): its origins, tomb sweeping traditions, spring outings, kite flying, and the cold foods eaten each…
China's National Day (国庆节, Guóqìngjié) falls on October 1st each year, commemorating the founding of the People's Republic of China in 1949…
The following charts provide the official schedules for Chinese holidays in 2021, the Chinese Year of the Ox. Holidays are categorized as Chinese…
The following charts provide the official schedules for Chinese holidays in 2022. Holidays are categorized as Chinese Public Holidays and Other Chinese Holidays…
The following charts provide the official schedules for Chinese holidays in 2023. Holidays are categorized as Chinese Public Holidays and Other Chinese Holidays…
The following charts provide the official schedules for Chinese holidays in 2024. Holidays are categorized as Chinese Public Holidays and Other Chinese Holidays…
The following charts provide the official schedules for Chinese holidays in 2025. Holidays are categorized as Chinese Public Holidays and Other Chinese Holidays…
Key Takeaways China has seven official public holidays in 2026, including two major "Golden Week" breaks for Spring Festival and National Day.…
Key Takeaways China’s 2027 public holiday schedule includes major holidays such as Chinese New Year, Qingming Festival, Labor Day, Dragon Boat Festival,…
Explore the 2028 Chinese holiday calendar, including public holidays, traditional festivals, observances, Chinese names, and important dates for planning travel or study.
Date Holiday Chinese February 27th Lantern Festival 元宵节 March 8th International Women's Day 妇女节 March 20th Spring Equinox 春分 May 4th Youth…
The following charts provide the official schedules for Chinese holidays in 2030. Holidays are categorized as Chinese Public Holidays and Other Chinese Holidays…
How is Christmas celebrated in China? Explore the holiday's history, romantic and commercial side, unusual festive foods, and key Mandarin vocabulary for…
CLI takes great delight in gathering the community together for a celebration – especially if good food is involved. Although not traditionally…