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China Holidays 2020/2021/2022

Each year, China has 7 public holidays enjoyed by all citizens: New Year, the Spring Festiva
(Chinese New Year), the Qingming Festival, Labor Day, the Dragon Boat Festival, the Mid-
Autumn Festival, and National Day.

China's Holiday Schedule for 2020/2021/2022

2020 2020 Days 2021 2021 Days 2022 2022 Days

Holiday Name
Date O Date O Date O

Jan. 1 – 3,
New Year's Day Jan. 1 Jan. 1 TBA Jan. 1 TBA
2020

Chinese New Year (Spring Jan. 31–

Jan. 25 Jan. 24–29 Feb. 12 Feb. 11–27 Feb. 1
Festival) Feb. 6

Qingming Festival (Tomb

Apr. 4 Apr. 3–5 Apr. 4 TBA Apr. 4 TBA
Sweeping)

Labor Day (May Day) May 1 May 1–3 May 1 TBA May 1 TBA

The Dragon Boat Festival June 25 June 25–28 June 14 TBA June 3 TBA

The Mid-Autumn Festival Oct. 1 Oct. 1–7 Sep. 21 TBA Sep. 10 TBA

National Day Oct. 1 Oct. 1–7 Oct. 1 Oct. 1–7 Oct. 1 Oct. 1–7

China Holidays for Certain People Only

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International Women’s Day (March 8): All adult females have half a day o .

Youth Day (May 4): Youths aged 14–28 years old have half a day o .

Children’s Day (June 1): Children under 14 years of age have one day o .

Army Day (August 1): Soldiers in service have half a day o .

Main Public Holidays in China

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1. New Year's Day

Date: January 1st

New Year's Day is one of the public holidays in China and people usually have 3 days o .
Although it’s not a traditional festival in China, most malls are decorated during this holiday
and the shops launch sales promotions.

2. The Spring Festival (Chinese New Year)

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Date: 1st day in 1st lunar month

The Spring Festival (/travelguide/special-report/chinese-new-year/transportation.htm) is

China's most important festival and holiday. People enjoy a week's holiday for family
reunions, and many traditions and activities are pursued during that time.

In terms of travel, Chinese New Year is one of the low seasons for tourism, yet it's one of the
best times for experiencing Chinese culture.

Read more on the Top 10 Interesting Facts You Didn’t Know about Chinese New Year
(/travelguide/festivals/new-year-facts.htm).

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3. The Qingming Festival

Date: April 4th or 5th

In China, the Qingming Festival (/festivals/qingming-festival.htm) is also called Tomb-Sweeping

Day. It’s a time for worshipping ancestors and starting to enjoy the greenery of spring.

4. Labor Day (May Day)

Date: May 1st

Chinese people have a 5-day holiday in 2020. This is another peak time for travel during the
year.

5. The Dragon Boat Festival

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Date: 5th day in 5th lunar month

The Dragon Boat Festival (/festivals/dragon-boat-festival.htm), also known as the Duanwu

Festival, is a traditional cultural festival in China. Chinese people enjoy 3 days o during the
Dragon Boat Festival.

6. The Mid-Autumn Festival

Date: 15th day in 8th lunar month

The Mid-Autumn Festival (/festivals/mid-autumn-festival.htm) is the second most important

festival in China. It’s also known as the Moon Festival or the Mooncake Festival.

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Generally, Chinese people have a 3-day holiday for the Mid-Autumn Festival. Sometimes,
when the date is close to the weekend, people can have more days o . People in Hong Kong
usually have 1 day o after the Mid-Autumn Festival. In 2020, the Mid-Autumn Festival is falling
on October 1st, which is also the National Day in China.

7. National Day (Golden Week)

Date: October 1st

Chinese people have a week o in early October each year for the National Day
(/travelguide/china-national-day.htm). This is also a peak period for tourism since many people
use this holiday to travel with their families.

8. Summer School Holidays (early July to late August)

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The summer holidays for most Chinese students run from early July to late August. Many
families plan a long journey for a relaxing family tour during the summer holidays. For advice
about where to go, see the Top 6 Places You Should Visit in China During Summer
(/travelguide/article-china-in-summer.htm).

9. Winter School Holidays (about 15 days before and after Chinese

New Year)
Compared to the summer holidays, the winter holidays are in the o -season and people don’t
travel as much. People are focused on Chinese New Year and family time. It’s a great time for
interacting with Chinese people and experiencing local culture.

Minority Holidays
Besides these holidays, there are four other holidays for particular ethnic citizens and
regional residents.

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1. The Double Third Festival (third day of the third month of the Chinese lunar calendar): It's a
traditional festival for many minorities in China. People in Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region
have 3 days o .

2. The Sisters' Meal Festival (15th day of the third month in the lunar calendar): The Sisters’
Meal Festival is an important festival of the Miao minority in China. It’s a celebration of love and
spring, and the celebrations usually last for 3 days.

3. The Miao New Year Festival: Di erent from the traditional Chinese New Year, the Miao
New Year is often celebrated after the rice harvest. The dates usually fall on the period from
the ninth to the 11th month of the Chinese lunar calendar, and it usually lasts for 5 to 15 days.

4. The Water-Sprinkling Festival (April 13–15): The Water-Sprinkling Festival is a traditional

festival of the Dai minority. It falls during the New Year period of the Dai calendar.

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Tourism Festivals

What's more, there are many tourism festivals administered by regional governments. For
example:

The Harbin International Ice and Snow Sculpture Festival (January 5 – February 5) is an
annual winter festival in Harbin. It was rst celebrated in 1963 and is now the largest ice and
snow festival in the world.

Tourism During the Public Holidays

Tourist attractions, hotels, and transportation are at their most crowded during public
holidays. Government o ces and banks are shut but they will usually have some sta on duty.

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Businesses will keep running during the holidays. Most large malls, tourist attractions, public
transport, hotels, and restaurants will open as usual, or even stay open longer.

However, during Chinese New Year, most establishments close for up to a week, except for
those which are in the service industry, such as hotels and large restaurants.

Travel Tips

1. Book tourist attractions, hotels, ights, and train tickets (/china-trains/app.htm) well in
advance because the transport system faces signi cantly increased tra c loads during
public holidays. You can use our 1–1 tour planning service.

2. If you have travel plans, make sure you arrive at the railway station or airport a little
earlier than you would otherwise. We, at China Highlights, can o er an airport transfer
service and a train station departure service in most cities.

3. Find a professional travel agency and travel advisor to help you plan trips and avoid
detours. Unlike many travel agencies who just sell trips, we create unique experiences,
which are designed to meet your needs.

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Travel China with China Experts

We can help whether you would like to visit China to experience traditional Chinese festivals or
you would prefer to avoid the holiday crowds.

Our experienced guides and exible arrangements will provide you with the best
opportunity for a satisfactory tour. Contact us for a unique tailored itinerary
(https://www.chinahighlights.com/tour/create-my-trip.htm).

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