Published in China News on 30.10.2023

China News: China's public holiday calendar for 2024 released

Employees can anticipate an extended Chinese New Year holiday of up to eight days. The State Council of the People's Republic of China has published the public holidays calendar for 2024.

During the Spring Festival, commonly known as Chinese New Year, and the National Day holiday, often referred to as 'Golden Week,' employees can enjoy extended breaks of eight days and seven days, respectively.

Chinese New Year's Eve, which falls on February 9, 2024, is not officially recognized as a holiday. However, employers are encouraged to grant their staff a paid day off on that day.

It is important to note that in China, Saturdays and Sundays are occasionally designated as additional workdays to compensate for longer holiday periods.

Here are the details of China's public holidays for 2024:

New Year's Day:
January 1, 2024 (three-day long weekend)

Spring Festival (Chinese New Year):
February 10-17, 2024 (eight days)

Adjusted working days: February 4, 2024 (Sunday) and February 18, 2024 (Sunday)

Employers are encouraged to provide a paid day off on Chinese New Year's Eve (February 9).

Qingming Festival (Tomb Sweeping Festival):
April 4-6, 2024 (three days)

Adjusted working day: April 7, 2024 (Sunday)

Labour Day:
May 1-5, 2024 (five days)

Adjusted working days: April 28, 2024 (Sunday) and May 11, 2024 (Saturday)

Dragon Boat Festival:
June 10, 2024 (three-day long weekend)

Mid-Autumn Festival:
September 15-17, 2024 (three days)

Adjusted working day: September 14, 2024 (Saturday)

National Day:
October 1-7, 2024 (seven days)

Adjusted working days: September 29, 2024 (Sunday) and October 12, 2024 (Saturday)

The Chinese State Council's release of the public holidays calendar for 2024.