What are the main holidays in China?

There are 11 public holidays in total, as follows:

  • A one-day holiday for New Year’s Day (1 January).
  • A three-day holiday for the Spring Festival (New Year’s Day of the lunar year, and the second and third days of the first month of the lunar year).
  • A one-day holiday for the Tomb-sweeping Festival (the lunar Tomb-sweeping Day).
  • A one-day holiday for Labour Day (1 May).
  • A one-day holiday for the Dragon Boat Festival (the Dragon Boat Day of the lunar year).
  • A one-day holiday for the Mid-Autumn Festival (the Mid-Autumn Day of the lunar year).
  • A seven-day holiday for National Day (1 to 7 October). The public holidays are not included in the statutory paid annual leave.

Source: https://wehireglobally.com/china/

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