New Year's Day is a public holiday in China, observed on January 1, 2026. It is locally known as 元旦. This is a national holiday observed across the entire country.
Holiday Details
| Holiday | New Year's Day |
| Local Name | 元旦 |
| Date | January 1, 2026 |
| Country | |
| Type | Public |
| National | Yes — observed nationwide |
Frequently Asked Questions
All Public Holidays in China 
| Date | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-17 | Chinese New Year (Spring Festival) | Public |
| 2026-05-01 | Labour Day | Public |
| 2026-06-19 | Dragon Boat Festival | Public |
| 2026-09-25 | Mid-Autumn Festival | Public |
| 2026-10-01 | National Day | Public |
| 2026-02-17 | Chinese New Year (Spring Festival) | Public |
| 2026-05-01 | Labour Day | Public |
| 2026-06-19 | Dragon Boat Festival | Public |
| 2026-09-25 | Mid-Autumn Festival | Public |
| 2026-10-01 | National Day | Public |
| 2026-01-01 | New Year's Day | Public |
| 2025-01-01 | New Year's Day | Public |
| 2025-01-29 | Chinese New Year (Spring Festival) | Public |
| 2025-05-01 | Labour Day | Public |
| 2025-05-31 | Dragon Boat Festival | Public |