Labour Day holiday

China· Public holiday

Bridged leaveTravel impact: High
Date
Thu, 29 Apr 2027 to Mon, 3 May 2027
Duration
5 daysMulti-day holiday
Local name
劳动节
Public holiday
Nationwide

Background

Labour Day statutory 1–2 May (weekend in 2027); usually bridged into a ~5-day break.

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 29 Apr–3 May. Make-up dates are estimates.

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.

Travel reference only—always re-check the latest local official notices.