The State Council of the People's Republic of China has unveiled the public holidays calendar for 2024, offering insight into the upcoming year's official holidays. Notably, during the Spring Festival (commonly known as Chinese New Year) and the National Day holiday (often referred to as 'Golden Week'), employees can anticipate extended breaks lasting eight days and seven days, respectively.

However, it's important to highlight that Chinese New Year's Eve, falling on February 9, 2024, is not designated as an official holiday. Nevertheless, employers are encouraged to grant their staff a paid day off on this day.

China often adjusts its workweek to compensate for extended holiday periods, which may entail additional official workdays on Saturdays and Sundays. Below are the details of China's 2024 public holidays:

New Year's Day

1 January 2024 (a three-day long weekend)

Spring Festival (Chinese New Year)

10-17 February 2024 (eight days)

Adjusted working days: 4 February 2024 (Sunday) and 18 February 2024 (Sunday)

Employers are encouraged to give their staff a paid day off on Chinese New Year's Eve (9 February).

Qingming Festival (Tomb Sweeping Festival)

4-6 April 2024 (three days)

Adjusted working days: 7 April 2024 (Sunday)

Labour Day

1-5 May 2024 (five days)

Adjusted working days: 28 April 2024 (Sunday) and 11 May 2024 (Saturday)

Dragon Boat Festival

10 June 2024 (a three-day long weekend)

Mid-Autumn Festival

15-17 September 2024 (three days)

Adjusted working days: 14 September 2024 (Saturday)

National Day

1-7 October 2024 (seven days)

Adjusted working days: 29 September 2024 (Sunday) and 12 October 2024 (Saturday)

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