2025 China Public Holiday Calendar: All the Dates, Changes & Travel Tips
China has officially released the 2025 China Public Holiday Calendar, and there are some exciting updates that everyone should know!
Most notably, the government has added two additional public holidays for all citizens: Chinese New Year’s Eve and May 2nd. These changes bring the total number of statutory holidays in China in 2025 from 11 to 13 days.
The Chinese New Year break in 2025 will now last four days, from Chinese New Year’s Eve to the third day of the Lunar New Year. The Labor Day holiday has also been extended and will now include both May 1st and May 2nd.
In addition to the extra days off, the updated policy also encourages people to use paid annual leave and other types of time off. This makes it easier to enjoy longer breaks. It also recommends that, in most cases, workdays before or after holidays should not exceed six consecutive days.
👉 For more information, China has officially released the 2025 China Public Holiday Calendar. The new public holiday dates and policies were confirmed in a statement from the State Council of the People’s Republic of China.
There are seven major public holidays in China:
New Year’s Day
Spring Festival (Chinese New Year)
Qingming Festival (Tomb-Sweeping Day)
Labor Day
Dragon Boat Festival
Mid-Autumn Festival
National Day
As always, please note that adjusted workdays may be scheduled before or after these holidays to accommodate extended breaks.
Whether you’re planning travel or simply looking forward to more time off, the Public Holiday Calendar gives citizens more flexibility and rest opportunities than ever before. Stay tuned for any official updates or modified workday announcements.
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