New Year holiday
China· Public holiday
Travel impact: Medium
- Date
- Fri, 1 Jan 2027 to Sun, 3 Jan 2027
- Duration
- 3 daysMulti-day holiday
- Local name
- 元旦
- Public holiday
- Nationwide
Background
New Year’s Day falls Fri 1 Jan; typically off through Sun 3 Jan (3 days).
Impact on travellers
Offices and many businesses closed; expect crowded sights and transport—book early.
Extra notes
State Council 2027 notice is typically published late 2026. Windows below follow the national holiday rules + calendar logic and are provisional—recheck gov.cn before travel. Provisional: off 1–3 Jan, usually no make-up workday.
Sources
- Status
- ProvisionalSome dates may still shift with official notices
- Last reviewed
- Mon, 27 Jul 2026
2026 matches State Council leave notice on gov.cn. 2027 leave windows/调休 projected until next circular; 2027 sources use gov.cn policy hub.
How we review dataAbout this site
Travel reference only—always re-check the latest local official notices.