元旦 2026 in China falls on 星期四, 1 一月 2026 — a public holiday in China.
元旦 is a public holiday in China. This page collects the date for each year, plus other holidays in the country's calendar.
元旦 is officially observed as a public holiday in China. We are building out a longer history & traditions section for this holiday. In the meantime, the calendar below shows 元旦's date across multiple years and how it interacts with the country's long-weekend opportunities.
元旦 observance varies by community and region within China. Government offices, banks, and schools are typically closed.
Future dates for moving holidays (Easter, Eid, Lunar New Year, Diwali, etc.) are computed and approximate; the actual public-holiday date in some countries is fixed by official decree closer to the date.
元旦 2026 in China falls on 星期四, 1 一月 2026, a national public holiday.
Yes. 元旦 is a nationwide public holiday in China.
The countdown above shows the exact days, hours and minutes remaining. The year-by-year list below has 元旦's date in the surrounding years.
The next 元旦 is 星期五, 1 一月 2027.