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

HolidayNew Year's Day
Local Name元旦
DateJanuary 1, 2026
CountryCN flag China
TypePublic
NationalYes — observed nationwide

Frequently Asked Questions

When is New Year's Day in China?
New Year's Day falls on January 1, 2026 in China.
Is New Year's Day a public holiday?
Yes, New Year's Day is an official public holiday in China. It is observed nationwide.
What is New Year's Day called locally?
In China, New Year's Day is known as "元旦".

All Public Holidays in China CN flag

DateHolidayType
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

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