The 2026 Spring Festival observed window runs from Sunday, February 15 through Monday, February 23 — a total of 9 consecutive days off. Makeup work days (调休) fall on Saturday, February 14 and Saturday, February 28, meaning those weekends are regular workdays.
Spring Festival is China's most important traditional festival. The statutory holiday is 3 days (Chinese New Year's Eve through Day 2), but the State Council extends it to a 9-day observed window by combining adjacent weekends and designating makeup workdays.
Nationwide. All government offices, schools, banks, and most businesses close. Some retail and transport services remain open with reduced hours.
February 2026 calendar: Work Sat Feb 14 → Off Sun Feb 15 through Mon Feb 23 → Work Sat Feb 28. The 9-day break is sandwiched between two working Saturdays.
Banks, government offices, and most businesses close for the full window. Expect heavy travel demand (Chunyun/春运) and premium pricing on flights and trains. Factories often close for 2+ weeks.
Spring Festival marks the start of the lunar new year. 2026 is the Year of the Horse. Traditions include family reunions, red envelopes (红包), fireworks, and special foods like dumplings and fish.
Last verified: 2026-08-27