New Year holiday
China· Public holiday
Bridged leaveTravel impact: Medium
- Date
- Thu, 1 Jan 2026 to Sat, 3 Jan 2026
- Duration
- 3 daysMulti-day holiday
- Local name
- 元旦
- Public holiday
- Nationwide
Background
New Year’s Day. State Council: off 1–3 Jan 2026 (3 days, including bridging).
Impact on travellers
Offices and many businesses closed; expect crowded sights and transport—book early.
Extra notes
Official: off 1–3 Jan; make-up work on Sun 4 Jan.
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.