Dragon Boat Festival 1994
ZH端午节
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- The date, and why
- The 2026 Dragon Boat Festival observed window runs from Friday, June 19 through Sunday, June 21 — a 3-day break with no makeup work required.
- Where it counts as statutory
- Nationwide. Government offices, banks, and schools close. Tourist areas with dragon boat races see increased crowds.
- Long weekend
- June 2026 calendar: Fri June 19 (Dragon Boat Festival) + Sat-Sun June 20-21. A natural 3-day weekend with no schedule swaps needed.
- What closes
- Government offices and banks close. Expect crowds at rivers and lakes hosting dragon boat races. Restaurants serving zongzi (粽子) are busy.
- Where the name comes from
- Dragon Boat Festival (端午节) commemorates poet Qu Yuan. Traditions include dragon boat races, eating zongzi (sticky rice wrapped in bamboo leaves), and hanging mugwort to ward off evil.
Same holiday, other years
Nearby in China
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