China 2028 Holiday Schedule
The 2028 holiday schedule has not been published by the State Council. Traditional festival dates below are for reference only — not a 调休 table.
Not Yet Published
The State Council Office has not published the 2028 holiday schedule. It is typically announced in November 2027.
Below are traditional festival dates (calculated from the lunar calendar) without makeup workdays. Actual holiday windows will be confirmed by the State Council.
Traditional Festival Dates (Reference Only)
New Year's Day
Sat, Jan 1
Actual holiday window and makeup days pending State Council announcement
Spring Festival (Lunar New Year)
Wed, Jan 26
Actual holiday window and makeup days pending State Council announcement
Qingming Festival (Tomb-Sweeping Day)
Tue, Apr 4
Actual holiday window and makeup days pending State Council announcement
Labour Day
Mon, May 1
Actual holiday window and makeup days pending State Council announcement
Dragon Boat Festival
Sun, May 28
Actual holiday window and makeup days pending State Council announcement
National Day
Sun, Oct 1
Actual holiday window and makeup days pending State Council announcement
Mid-Autumn Festival
Tue, Oct 3
Actual holiday window and makeup days pending State Council announcement
Frequently Asked Questions
- When is Spring Festival 2028? Has the schedule been published?
- Lunar New Year's Day 2028 is January 26. The 2028 State Council schedule is not published yet — this is the traditional date, not a holiday window.
- When will the 2028 holiday schedule be announced?
- The State Council Office typically announces the next year's holiday schedule in November. The 2028 schedule is expected to be released in November 2027.
- How are traditional festival dates calculated?
- Spring Festival, Qingming, Dragon Boat, and Mid-Autumn dates follow the lunar calendar. Dates shown here are the Gregorian calendar equivalents for reference only. Actual holiday windows and makeup days are determined by the State Council.
- How is overtime pay calculated for statutory holidays?
- Statutory holiday overtime pays at least 300% of normal wages. Rest days created by tiaoxiu adjustments pay 200% or compensatory time off.
Traditional festival dates calculated from lunar calendar. Actual schedule pending State Council announcement. · View 2026 schedule →