Chinese Holidays

Chinese New Year, also called the Spring Festival (春节, Chūnjié), celebrates the beginning of the Chinese year based on the traditional Chinese…

Have you ever wondered how Labor Day is celebrated in China, or wanted to learn more about the modern pressures of Chinese…

As the name suggests, International Women's day is an international holiday that is celebrated in many countries around the globe. In China,…

The winter solstice, returning each year between December 20-22 in the Northern Hemisphere and June 20-22 in the Southern, has been a…

How much do you know about the Chinese summer solstice holiday? In this article, we explore Chinese summer solstice traditions and common…

The Mid-Autumn Festival is one of the most important holidays in China and is recognized and celebrated by ethnic Chinese and Vietnamese…

Teachers’ Day is a day to recognize and thank teachers for their hard work throughout the year. In China, this holiday falls…

Curious about the origins of China’s Army Day? Unsure exactly how this holiday works or what precisely is being celebrated? Eager to…

The Lantern Festival (元宵节 or Yuánxiāojié in pinyin) is a Chinese holiday that traditionally marks the end of the Chinese New Year…

Chinese Valentine’s Day (七夕节 Qīxì Jié) is celebrated on the 7th day of the 7th month of the Chinese lunar calendar. Also…

The Dragon Boat Festival (端午节 or Duānwǔjié in pīnyīn) is an official public holiday in Mainland China. This traditional holiday, also called…

Whilst we are bombarded with images of love and romance through the media and holidays like Valentines’ day, thousands of Chinese people…

Holidays are an essential part of Chinese culture. Most Chinese holidays are festive, and all involve family. Chinese people celebrate seven major…

Qingming Festival (清明节 or Qīngmíngjié in pīnyīn), also called Tomb Sweeping Day or Pure Brightness Festival, is an important traditional Chinese holiday.…

China’s National Day, called 国庆节 (Guóqìngjié) in Chinese, is celebrated with great fanfare every year on October 1 as a public holiday.…

The following charts provide the official schedules for Chinese holidays in 2020. Holidays are categorized as Chinese Public Holidays and Other Chinese Holidays…

The following charts provide the official schedules for Chinese holidays in 2021, the Chinese Year of the Ox. Holidays are categorized as Chinese…

The following charts provide the official schedules for Chinese holidays in 2022. Holidays are categorized as Chinese Public Holidays and Other Chinese Holidays…

The following charts provide the official schedules for Chinese holidays in 2023. Holidays are categorized as Chinese Public Holidays and Other Chinese Holidays…

The following charts provide the official schedules for Chinese holidays in 2024. Holidays are categorized as Chinese Public Holidays and Other Chinese Holidays…

The following charts provide the official schedules for Chinese holidays in 2025. Holidays are categorized as Chinese Public Holidays and Other Chinese Holidays…

The following charts provide the official schedules for Chinese holidays in 2026. Holidays are categorized as Chinese Public Holidays and Other Chinese Holidays…

The following charts provide the official schedules for Chinese holidays in 2027. Holidays are categorized as Chinese Public Holidays and Other Chinese Holidays…

The following charts provide the official schedules for Chinese holidays in 2028. Holidays are categorized as Chinese Public Holidays and Other Chinese Holidays…

The following charts provide the official schedules for Chinese holidays in 2029. Holidays are categorized as Chinese Public Holidays and Other Chinese Holidays…

The following charts provide the official schedules for Chinese holidays in 2030. Holidays are categorized as Chinese Public Holidays and Other Chinese Holidays…

Christmas has arrived in China and we are ready to celebrate! Although not as widely celebrated as traditional Chinese holidays, December 25th…

CLI takes great delight in gathering the community together for a celebration – especially if good food is involved. Although not traditionally…