China Golden Week Travel Tips During China National Day 2026

Golden Weeks in China Chinese New Year Holiday and National Day Holiday are the only two week-long holidays in China. During these two weeks, people enjoy themselves in a great variety of ways, contributing to a boost in tourism industry, hence the nickname 'Golden Week'.. China has released the official 2026 public holiday schedule. Headline breaks include a nine-day Spring Festival, a five-day Labor Day, and a seven-day National Day "Golden Week." Across the year there are 13 statutory public holidays (separate from paid annual leave). As always, China uses adjusted weekend workdays to create long breaks, be sure to note these if you're planning travel.

In this page, we will list these 7 national holidays and other observances' dates. In 2026, Chinese New Year, the biggest China's holiday, falls on February 17.. Overview of holidays and many observances in China during the year 2026