China Holidays

How to Use the China Holidays Lookup

Quick reference for traditional Chinese holidays and festivals with their dates and English translations.

Holiday Information

This table displays major traditional Chinese holidays with their lunar calendar dates and English names.

Featured Holidays

• Spring Festival (春节): Chinese New Year - 1st day of Lunar January
• Lantern Festival (元宵节): 15th day of Lunar January
• Dragon Boat Festival (端午节): 5th day of Lunar May
• Double Seventh (七夕节): 7th day of Lunar July (Chinese Valentine's Day)
• Mid-Autumn Festival (中秋节): 15th day of Lunar August
• Double Ninth Festival (重阳节): 9th day of Lunar September
• Laba Festival (腊八节): 8th day of Lunar December
• House Cleaning Day: 24th day of Lunar December

Examples

Lunar Calendar System

• Chinese holidays follow the traditional lunar calendar
• Dates vary each year in the Gregorian calendar
• Lunar months are approximately 29-30 days long
• Some years have 13 lunar months (leap year)
• Holiday dates shift by about 11 days each year

Cultural Significance

• Spring Festival: Most important holiday, family reunion time
• Lantern Festival: End of New Year celebrations, lantern displays
• Dragon Boat Festival: Commemorates poet Qu Yuan, dragon boat races
• Double Seventh: Romantic holiday, similar to Valentine's Day
• Mid-Autumn Festival: Moon viewing, family gatherings, mooncakes
• Double Ninth: Respect for elderly, mountain climbing
• Laba Festival: Buddhist holiday, eating Laba congee

Common Use Cases

• Planning travel to China during holidays
• Understanding Chinese cultural events
• Business planning around Chinese holidays
• Educational reference for Chinese culture
• Event planning and scheduling
• Cultural awareness and appreciation

Holiday Traditions

• Spring Festival: Red decorations, firecrackers, family dinners
• Lantern Festival: Lantern riddles, tangyuan (sweet dumplings)
• Dragon Boat Festival: Zongzi (sticky rice dumplings), dragon boat races
• Double Seventh: Romantic activities, gift exchanges
• Mid-Autumn Festival: Mooncakes, family reunions, moon viewing
• Double Ninth: Chrysanthemum viewing, mountain climbing
• Laba Festival: Eating Laba congee, temple visits

Important Notes

• Holiday dates change each year in the Gregorian calendar
• Some holidays are official public holidays in China
• Regional variations may exist in different parts of China
• Modern celebrations may differ from traditional customs
• Check current year calendars for exact dates

Business Considerations

• Many businesses close during major holidays
• Travel and transportation may be affected
• Shipping and delivery services may be delayed
• Banking and government services may be limited
• Plan business activities accordingly