China has 7 public holidays in 2023. In this page, we will list these 7 national holidays and other observances.
| 2023 Date | Holiday Name | Holiday | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1 | New Year's Day | January 1–3 | |
| January 22 | Spring Festival | Jan.21-27 | Chinese New Year, China's biggest festival |
| February 5 | Lantern Festival | / | Enjoy lanterns, lantern riddles, eat tangyuan |
| March 8 | Women's Day | March 8 | All adult females have half a day off. |
| April 5 | Qingming Festival | April 3-5 | Tomb Sweeping Day |
| May 1 | Labor Day | April 30 - May 4 | International Workers' Day |
| May 4 | Youth Day | May 4 | Youths aged 14–28 years old have half a day off. |
| June 1 | Children’s Day | June 1 | Children under 14 years of age have one day off. |
| June 22 | Dragon Boat Festival | June 22-24 | Tuen Ng Festival |
| August 1 | Army Day | August 1 | Soldiers in service have half a day off. |
| August 22 | Qixi Festival | / | Observance, Chinese Valentine’s Day |
| August 30 | Ghost Festival | / | Observance, a traditional festival for ancestor worship |
| September 29 | Mid-Autumn Festival | Sep. 29 - Oct. 1 | Mooncake Festival |
| October 1 | National Day | October 1–7 | Celebrates the founding of the PRC on 1 October 1949 |
| October 23 | Double Ninth Festival | / | Observance, a day for the old — senior citizens’ day |
Chinese New Year Holiday 2023
Chinese New Year holiday 2023 will last for seven days from January 21 to 27 (from Chinese New Year's Eve to the sixth day of the lunar calendar new year).
Chinese New Year (Spring Festival) is the biggest and the most important festival in China. Chinese New Year 2023 will fall on Sunday, January 22nd, starting a year of the Rabbit.
Tips for China’s Holidays
- Government offices and banks are shut on the public holidays but they will usually have some staff on duty.
- Some businesses will keep running during the holidays. Most large malls, tourist attractions, public transport, hotels, and restaurants will open as usual, or even stay open longer.
- During Chinese New Year, most establishments close for up to a week, except for some in the service sector, such as hotels and large restaurants.
Plan Your 2023 Holiday Trip
If you are planning a trip for your 2023 holiday, you can contact us. All our tours can be customized. We will create a trip for your vacation according to your group size, time, budget, interests, and other requirements.
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