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Public Holiday
Nationwide
Day off (substituted from 01/04/2026)
Friday, January 2, 2026
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🏪 What's open
- Banks Closed
- Government offices Closed
- Schools Closed
- Shops Varies
- Restaurants Reduced
- Public transit Reduced
- Stock market Closed
- Post office Closed
🛋️ Long weekend potential
3-Day Block
FRI
02
Holiday
SAT
03
Weekend
SUN
04
Weekend
3-day weekend (January 2 – January 4)
📣 Traveler notes
Travelers can experience a blend of ancient history and modern development, exploring massive cities (e.g., Shanghai, Shenzhen) and natural sites (e.g., Guilin's karst landscapes, Huangshan's peaks).
- Major holidays (e.g., Chinese New Year, National Day) often involve week-long periods of intense travel and migration.
- Traveling during peak holiday periods can make transportation difficult and costly.
- Book all travel and accommodation well in advance.
- When dining, shared dishes are typical. Use chopsticks for food and spoons for soups. Key etiquette includes: Do not place chopsticks upright in rice (associated with funeral rites); always use them in pairs; wait for the senior person to begin eating; and never return personal food from a plate to a communal dish.
About this holiday
China (PRC) is a large, highly populated East Asian country with diverse geography, including major rivers, deserts, and mountains. It possesses a rich history evident in its art, architecture, and culture.