Holiday Guide for China in 2022

China 2022
China
2022

China information

Population: 1,402.11m
Capital: Beijing
Calling Code: (86)
Time Zone: +8 UTC
Currency: Chinese yuan
Language: Chinese

List of National Holidays in China in 2022

New Year's Day


New Year's Day

China: New Year's Day is a public holiday in all countries that observe the Gregorian calendar, with the exception of Israel

New Year's Day Holiday


New Year's Day Holiday

China: New Year's Day is a public holiday in all countries that observe the Gregorian calendar, with the exception of Israel

New Year's Day (in lieu)

 Long Weekend! 
New Year's Day (in lieu)

China: As New Year's Day falls on a Saturday in 2022, the following Monday will be a public holiday.

Spring Festival Holiday

 Long Weekend! 
Spring Festival Holiday

China: Day before 1st day of 1st lunar month

Spring Festival


Spring Festival

China: The Chinese New Year marks the start of the lunar new year, which occurs sometime between Jan. 21 and Feb. 20. Also known as the Spring Festival, it is considered one of China’s most important celebrations, with each year being named after one of the 12 animals in the Chinese zodiac. Festivities include fireworks, parades, and performances. The holiday closes with a lantern festival.

Spring Festival Holiday


Spring Festival Holiday

China: 2nd day of 1st lunar month

Spring Festival Holiday


Spring Festival Holiday

China: 3rd day of 1st lunar month

Spring Festival Holiday

 Long Weekend! 
Spring Festival Holiday

China: 4th day of 1st lunar month

Ching Ming Festival


Ching Ming Festival

China: Ching Ming is the Remembrance of Ancestors Day or Grave-Sweeping Day and takes place on the 15th day after the Spring Equinox.

Ching Ming Festival Holiday

 Long Weekend! 
Ching Ming Festival Holiday

China: Ching Ming is the Remembrance of Ancestors Day or Grave-Sweeping Day and takes place on the 15th day after the Spring Equinox.

Ching Ming Festival Holiday


Ching Ming Festival Holiday

China: Ching Ming is the Remembrance of Ancestors Day or Grave-Sweeping Day and takes place on the 15th day after the Spring Equinox.

Labour Day


Labour Day

China: This holiday is most commonly associated as a commemoration of the achievements of the labour movement

Labour Day Holiday

 Long Weekend! 
Labour Day Holiday

China: This holiday is most commonly associated as a commemoration of the achievements of the labour movement

Labour Day Holiday


Labour Day Holiday

China: This holiday is most commonly associated as a commemoration of the achievements of the labour movement

Labour Day Holiday


Labour Day Holiday

China: This holiday is most commonly associated as a commemoration of the achievements of the labour movement

Dragon Boat Festival

 Long Weekend! 
Dragon Boat Festival

China: The Tuen Ng Festival, otherwise known as the Dragon Boat Festival, has been celebrated on the fifth day of the fifth moon for millennia

Mid-Autumn Festival


Mid-Autumn Festival

China: The Mid Autumn festival starts on the 15th day of the 8th lunar month

Mid-Autumn Festival Holiday

 Long Weekend! 
Mid-Autumn Festival Holiday

China: The Mid Autumn festival starts on the 15th day of the 8th lunar month

Chinese National Day


Chinese National Day

China: The People's Republic of China was founded on October 1st 1949 with a ceremony at Tian'anmen Square.

Chinese National Day Holiday


Chinese National Day Holiday

China: The People's Republic of China was founded on October 1st 1949 with a ceremony at Tian'anmen Square.

Chinese National Day Holiday

 Long Weekend! 
Chinese National Day Holiday

China: The People's Republic of China was founded on October 1st 1949 with a ceremony at Tian'anmen Square.

Chinese National Day Holiday


Chinese National Day Holiday

China: The People's Republic of China was founded on October 1st 1949 with a ceremony at Tian'anmen Square.

Chinese National Day Holiday


Chinese National Day Holiday

China: The People's Republic of China was founded on October 1st 1949 with a ceremony at Tian'anmen Square.

Chinese National Day Holiday


Chinese National Day Holiday

China: Compensated by Saturday Oct 8

Chinese National Day Holiday

 Long Weekend! 
Chinese National Day Holiday

China: Compensated by Sunday Oct 9

New Year's Eve


New Year's Eve

China: The last day of the year in the Gregorian calendar is usually celebrated with parties as midnight approaches

Notes

  • The full list of Chinese holidays for the next year is not usually issued by the government until mid December of the current year.
  • The National Annual Leave and Memorial Days regulation, enacted in 1949, stipulates the specific days and lengths of national holidays. It has been amended many times.