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Public Holiday
Nationwide
Day off (substituted from 02/28/2026)
Monday, February 23, 2026
February 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
SAT
21
Weekend
SUN
22
Weekend
MON
23
Holiday
3-day weekend (February 21 – February 23)
📣 Traveler notes
China offers a blend of immense natural wonders and deep historical culture, reflecting one of the world's oldest civilizations. Travelers can explore ancient architectural sites alongside vibrant modern cities.
- Major holidays (e.g., Chinese New Year, National Day) cause massive internal migration.
- During these periods, expect significant crowds and limited transportation availability (road, rail, and air).
- Travel during major holidays requires advanced planning due to expected crowding and high costs.
- Key national holidays include New Year's Day (January 1st) and Spring Festival/Chinese New Year (late January to mid-February).
- When dining, use chopsticks (ideally in pairs). Avoid placing chopsticks upright in rice or food, passing food from chopstick to chopstick, or using them for pointing, as these actions are considered rude. Meals are typically shared; allow the most senior person to start eating before you begin. Do not return food to a shared dish after serving yourself.
About this holiday
The People's Republic of China is a large East Asian nation, featuring both modern metropolitan areas, such as Shanghai, and diverse natural landscapes, including karst formations and granite peaks. Major geographical features include the Central Plain and the Yangtze and Yellow Rivers.