- China has seven official public holidays in 2030, including two extended "Golden Week" breaks for Spring Festival and National Day.
- Chinese New Year falls on February 3rd, 2030, beginning the Year of the Dog (庚戌).
- Many holidays, such as Chinese New Year, the Lantern Festival, and the Mid-Autumn Festival, follow the Chinese lunar calendar, so their dates shift each year.
- Beyond public holidays, China observes a number of cultural and modern holidays, including Women's Day, Youth Day, Teachers' Day, and Singles' Day.
- In 2030, the Double Ninth Festival (October 5th) falls inside the National Day Golden Week.
The following tables provide the schedules for Chinese holidays in 2030. Holidays are categorized as Chinese Public Holidays and Other Chinese Holidays and Observances.
Many holidays, such as Chinese New Year, the Lantern Festival, and the Mid-Autumn Festival, are based on the Chinese Lunar Calendar and therefore fall on different dates each year. Click any holiday name in the tables below to read our full guide to that celebration.
01 Chinese Public Holidays in 2030
China observes seven official public holidays each year. In 2030, Chinese New Year's Eve falls on a Saturday, positioning the Spring Festival for a long consecutive break, while National Day on October 1st opens a full seven-day "Golden Week" in early October.
| Date | Holiday | Chinese |
|---|---|---|
| January 1st | New Year's Day | 元旦 |
| February 2nd – 10th | Chinese New Year (Spring Festival) | 春节 |
| April 5th – 7th | Qingming Festival (Tomb-Sweeping Day) | 清明节 |
| May 1st – 5th | Labor Day | 劳动节 |
| June 5th | Dragon Boat Festival | 端午节 |
| September 12th – 15th | Mid-Autumn Festival | 中秋节 |
| October 1st – 7th | National Day (Golden Week) | 国庆节 |
The dates of China's traditional holidays are fixed by the lunar calendar, but the exact length of each public holiday break is set annually by China's State Council, which typically publishes the official arrangement in the autumn of the preceding year. The ranges above reflect statutory holiday entitlements and the government's recent pattern of extending breaks across adjacent weekends.
To create these longer breaks, certain Saturdays and Sundays are designated as official make-up working days. Confirm the final 2030 schedule against the State Council announcement before booking travel.
02 Other Chinese Holidays and Observances in 2030
In addition to the seven official public holidays, China recognizes a number of cultural, modern, and seasonal observances. Some carry half-day holidays for specific groups. For example, women on International Women's Day, youth aged 14–28 on Youth Day, and active military personnel on Army Day, while others are celebrated without any time off.
| Date | Holiday | Chinese |
|---|---|---|
| February 17th | Lantern Festival | 元宵节 |
| March 8th | International Women's Day | 妇女节 |
| March 12th | Arbor Day | 植树节 |
| 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 5th | Chinese Valentine's Day (Qixi) | 七夕 |
| August 13th | Ghost Festival (Zhongyuan) | 中元节 |
| September 10th | Teachers' Day | 教师节 |
| September 23rd | Autumn Equinox | 秋分 |
| October 5th | Double Ninth Festival (Chongyang) | 重阳节 |
| November 11th | Singles' Day | 双十一 |
| December 22nd | Winter Solstice | 冬至 |
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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