China Official Holidays Calendar 2026: Factory, Logistics, and Customs Schedules
Updated: 03.01.2026
Official Chinese holidays in 2026: how they affect factory operations, logistics, and customs.
Nihao! Below is the current official holidays calendar of the PRC for 2026. It is especially useful for entrepreneurs and companies working with Chinese factories, transport operators, and customs authorities.
During holiday periods, production often slows down, and logistics may experience delays and bottlenecks. As a result, shipment and delivery times can increase, complicating planning.
To minimize risks of delays and extra costs, it is advisable to plan your procurement, production, and delivery schedules from China in advance, taking these dates into account.
At the end of the article, there is a link to a calendar that can be added to your Google Calendar for convenient tracking and reminders.
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2026 China Holidays Calendar in Table Format (Just the Way We Like It)
| Official Dates | Official Holiday in China | Actual Days Off |
|---|---|---|
| 31.12.2025 - 04.01.2026 | New Year’s Day (元旦) (Standard, like everywhere else) | Possible days off extended through 05.01.2026 inclusive |
| 15.02.2026 - 23.02.2026 | Spring Festival Chunjie 春节 (Chinese New Year) | In practice, many Chinese companies start holidays earlier: 10-12.02.2026 and return later - 28.02.2026 |
| 04.04.2026 - 06.04.2026 | Qingming 清明节 - Tomb Sweeping Day (Festival of Pure Brightness) | Possible days off extended through 07.04.2026 inclusive |
| 01.05.2026 - 05.05.2026 | Labor Day 劳动节 | In practice, days off may extend 1-2 days longer |
| 19.06.2026 - 21.06.2026 | Dragon Boat Festival Duanwu 端午节 | In practice, days off may extend through 23.06.2026 |
| 25.09.2026 - 27.09.2026 | Mid-Autumn Festival Zhongqiu Jie 中秋节 | In practice, days off may extend through 29.09.2026 |
| 01.10.2026 - 07.10.2026 | National Day of the PRC 国庆节 | Possible days off extended through 11.10.2026 inclusive |
After long holiday periods, especially Chinese New Year, workers need time to return to their usual work rhythm. Therefore, it is always important to plan your deliveries in advance, taking into account possible logistics delays during customs clearance.
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