Public Holidays China 2021
As an expat adjusting to the new some new and interesting public holidays can be part of the charm when living overseas.
Here we have prepared a list of all public holidays observed in China in 2021 to help you plan your year ahead. Here’s to a much brighter 2021.
| Date | Day | Public Holiday |
| 1 Jan to 3 Jan | Friday to Sunday | New Year Holiday |
| 11 Feb to 17 Feb | Thursday to Wednesday | Spring Festival |
| 3 Apr to 5 Apr | Saturday to Monday | Ching Ming Festival |
| 1 May to 5 May | Saturday to Wednesday | Labour Day Holiday |
| 12 Jun to 14 Jun | Saturday to Monday | Dragon Boat Festival |
| 19 Sep to 21 Sep | Sunday to Tuesday | Mid-Autumn Festival |
| 1 Oct to 7 Oct | Friday to Thursday | National Day Holiday |
China’s State Council also announces public holidays for particular groups of people.
| Date | Day | Public Holiday |
| 8-Mar | Monday | International Women’s Day * |
| 4-May | Tuesday | Youth Day * |
| 1-Jun | Tuesday | Children’s Day * |
| 1-Aug | Sunday | Army Day * |
* Note:
* International Women’s Day is observed for half day by women only.
* Youth Day is observed for half day by youths between age 14 to 28.
* Children’s Day is observed for a full day by children below age 14.
* Army Day is observed for half day by military personnel in active service.
Source: gov.cn