The 2021 Chinese Holidays Calendar
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The following charts provide the official schedules for Chinese holidays in 2021, the Chinese Year of the Ox. Holidays are categorized as Chinese Public Holidays and Other Chinese Holidays and Observances.
Chinese Public Holidays in 2021
| Date | Holiday | Chinese |
|---|---|---|
| January 1st | New Year's Day | 元旦 |
| February 12th - 17th | Chinese New Year | 春节 |
| April 3rd - 5th | Qingming Festival | 清明节 |
| May 1st - 5th | Labor Day | 劳动节 |
| June 14th - 16th | Dragon Boat Festival | 端午节 |
| September 21st | Mid-Autumn Festival | 中秋节 |
| October 1st - 7th | National Day Golden Week Holiday | 国庆节 |
Other Chinese Holidays and Observances in 2021
| Date | Holiday | Chinese |
|---|---|---|
| February 26th | 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 14th | Chinese Valentine's Day | 七夕 |
| September 10th | Teachers' Day | 教师节 |
| September 23rd | Autumn Equinox | 秋分 |
| Noveber 11th | Single's Day | 双十一 |
| December 21st | 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.
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