Issued by the General Office of the State Council of the People’s Republic of China on November 5, 2026 — Telegram No. 10 [2026] of the General Office of the State Council
Original text (Chinese): Notice of the General Office of the State Council on the Holiday Arrangements for 2027 (gov.cn)
To the people’s governments of all provinces, autonomous regions and municipalities directly under the Central Government, and all ministries and commissions of the State Council and all institutions directly under the State Council:
With the approval of the State Council, the specific arrangements for the days off and adjusted rest days for New Year’s Day, the Spring Festival, the Qingming Festival (Tomb-Sweeping Day), Labor Day, the Dragon Boat Festival, the Mid-Autumn Festival and the National Day in 2027 are hereby notified as follows:
1. New Year’s Day — January 1 (Friday) through January 3 (Sunday): 3 days off in total.
2. Spring Festival (Chinese New Year) — February 5 (Lunar New Year’s Eve, Friday) through February 13 (the eighth day of the first lunar month, Saturday): 9 days off in total, including adjusted rest days. January 31 (Sunday) and February 14 (Sunday) are make-up working days.
3. Qingming Festival (Tomb-Sweeping Day) — April 3 (Saturday) through April 5 (Monday): 3 days off in total.
4. Labor Day — May 1 (Saturday) through May 5 (Wednesday): 5 days off in total, including adjusted rest days. May 8 (Saturday) is a make-up working day.
5. Dragon Boat Festival — June 9 (Wednesday): 1 day off.
6. Mid-Autumn Festival — September 15 (Wednesday): 1 day off.
7. National Day — October 1 (Friday) through October 7 (Thursday): 7 days off in total, including adjusted rest days. September 26 (Sunday) and October 9 (Saturday) are make-up working days.
Employers and individuals are encouraged to make use of the paid annual leave system and other arrangements so that longer holiday periods are formed in practice, and to promote off-peak travel. During the holidays, all regions and departments shall make proper arrangements for duty rosters and for work relating to safety, security, epidemic prevention and control, and other matters; in the event of a major emergency, they shall report it in a timely manner and handle it properly in accordance with the relevant provisions, so as to ensure that the people enjoy the festivals and holidays in peace and safety.
General Office of the State Council
November 5, 2026
Related: China Holidays 2027: China Public Holiday Schedule & Spring Festival Dates — our annual guide to the 2027 calendar, overtime pay rules and make-up working days. Also see China Holiday Calendar — the year-round China holiday calendar with global calendar comparisons.
Disclaimer: This is an unofficial English translation prepared for general reference only. It is not a certified or authoritative translation and has no legal effect. In the event of any discrepancy, the original Chinese text promulgated by the competent authorities of the People’s Republic of China shall prevail. Please seek professional legal advice before relying on this translation.
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