The Chinese New Year, Tomb Sweeping Day, Labour Day, Dragon Boat Festival, Mid Autumn Festival, and National Holiday are the six national holidays observed in China each year.
It is essential to notice that many holidays, such as Chinese New Year, and Mid-Autumn Festival, are based on the Chinese Lunar Calendar. Hence, the dates change each year.
Government offices and banks are closed in China on public holidays. However, some employees are frequently present.
Some establishments will remain open during the holidays. Most large malls, tourist sites, public transportation, hotels, and restaurants will stay open or even extend their hours.
During Chinese New Year, most businesses in China, except for hotels and large restaurants, close for up to a week.
| Chinese name | English name | Date |
|---|---|---|
|
yuándàn 元旦 |
International New Year |
31.12.22 - 2.1.23 |
|
chūnjié 春节 |
Chinese New Year |
21.1 - 27.1.23 |
|
qīngmíng jié 清明节 |
Tomb Sweeping Day |
3.4 - 5.4.23 |
|
láodòng jié 劳动节 |
Labor Day |
1.5.23 |
|
duānwǔ jié 端午节 |
Dragon Boat Festival |
22.6 - 23.6.23 |
|
zhōngqiū jié 中秋节 |
Mid-Autumn Festival |
29.9.23 |
|
guóqìng jié 国庆节 |
Golden Week |
1.10 - 7.10.23 |
OTHER CHINESE CELEBRATIONS & HOLIDAYS IN 2023
| Chinese name | English name | Date |
|---|---|---|
|
yuánxiāo jié 元宵节 |
Lantern Festival |
5.2.23 |
|
fùnǚ jié 妇女节 |
International Women's Day |
8.3.23 |
|
qīngnián jié 青年节 |
Youth Day |
4.5.23 |
|
értóng jié 儿童节 |
Children's Day |
1.6.23 |
|
qīxì 七夕 |
Chinese Valentine's Day |
22.8.23 |
|
jiàoshī jié 教师节 |
Teachers' Day |
10.9.23 |
|
shuāng shíyī 双十一 |
Single's Day |
11.11.23 |
|
dōngzhì 冬至 |
Winter Solstice |
22.12.23 |
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