Dragon Boat Festival 2029

Name: Dragon Boat Festival
Start: 2029-06-16
End: 2029-06-16
Location: China

ZH端午节

Do you get the day off?

Sat · Jun 16

Yes, in China

975days away

Traditional dateSat, Jun 16 — lunar festival date, not a published holiday window

Schedule unpublishedState Council has not published 2029 调休. Typically announced November 2028

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.
What kind of holiday: Dragon Boat Festival is a statutory holiday (1 day) that falls on the 5th day of the 5th lunar month. In 2026, this corresponds to Friday, June 19.
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.