The Chinese holiday calendar is full of colorful celebrations. Many Chinese holidays are deeply rooted in tradition, while others were introduced after the founding of the People’s Republic of China. Below, you’ll find a detailed calendar of “Holidays in China 2027” and learn how they might impact your business with China.
Holidays in China 2027 — Important Dates
New Year’s Day 2027
- Date: January 1 (Friday)
- Days Off: January 1–3 (Friday to Sunday)
As January 1st in 2027 is a Friday, it provides an opportunity for extended celebrations of the coming new year.
Chinese New Year (Spring Festival) 2027
- Date: February 6 (Saturday)
- Days Off: February 5–11 (Friday through Thursday)
Chinese New Year is the most important holiday in China, welcoming the Year of the Goat (Sheep) in 2027. It is a time of colorful celebrations and the period of the largest internal migration in the world, known as Chunyun.
Qingming Festival (Tomb-Sweeping Day) 2027
- Date: April 5 (Monday)
- Days Off: April 3–5 (Saturday to Monday)
Qingming Festival is a festival for honoring ancestors. Chinese people visit graves, make ritual offerings, burn incense, and paper money to pay respects to their ancestors. It also provides an opportunity to spend time with family and enjoy the spring weather while strolling.
Labor Day (May Day) 2027
- Date: May 1 (Saturday)
- Days Off: May 1–5 (Saturday to Wednesday)
The Chinese May Day weekend is a great time for travel. It is a period of peak tourism, with hotels and attractions experiencing increased commercial activity.
Dragon Boat Festival 2027
- Date: June 9 (Wednesday)
- Days Off: June 7–9 (Monday through Wednesday)
The Dragon Boat Festival commemorates the poet Qu Yuan, who committed suicide in a river. In his honor, Chinese people participate in river dragon boat races and eat zongzi—sticky rice dumplings wrapped in bamboo leaves. The holiday falls on a different date each year; in 2027, it falls on June 9th.
Mid-Autumn Festival 2027
- Date: September 15 (Wednesday)
- Days Off: September 13–15 (Monday through Wednesday)
The Mid-Autumn Festival, also known as the Moon Festival, is a time for family gatherings, admiring the full moon, and eating traditional mooncakes. In 2027, the Mooncake Festival falls on September 15th.
National Day / Golden Week 2027
- Date: October 1 (Friday)
- Days Off: October 1–7 (Friday to Thursday)
Chinese National Day is celebrated on October 1st to commemorate the proclamation of the People’s Republic of China in 1949. Since the celebration lasts an entire week, it is a time of mass travel and high consumer spending.
Chinese Holiday Calendar 2027
Even if you are not traveling to China in 2027, if you import goods from China or do business related to China, you should take the holiday periods into account to avoid holiday-related disruptions in supply chains or when scheduling appointments.