China Public Holidays 2025: Official Dates, Makeup Workdays & Factory Shutdown Guide
6 holiday periods, 28 days off, 5 makeup workdays (调休). Source: State Council official notice. Best leave hack: take 3 days off for 12 consecutive days.
2025 Holiday Schedule
| Holiday | Chinese | Dates | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | 元旦 | January 1, 2025 (Wed) | 1 |
| Chinese New Year (Spring Festival) | 春节 | January 28, 2025 (Tue) – February 4, 2025 (Tue) | 8 |
| Qingming Festival (Tomb-Sweeping Day) | 清明节 | April 4, 2025 (Fri) – April 6, 2025 (Sun) | 3 |
| Labour Day | 劳动节 | May 1, 2025 (Thu) – May 5, 2025 (Mon) | 5 |
| Dragon Boat Festival | 端午节 | May 31, 2025 (Sat) – June 2, 2025 (Mon) | 3 |
| National Day & Mid-Autumn Festival | 国庆节、中秋节 | October 1, 2025 (Wed) – October 8, 2025 (Wed) | 8 |
Makeup Workdays (调休 Tiáoxiū) — Weekends You Must Work
This is what most English-language holiday calendars get wrong. China's 调休 system means some Saturdays and Sundays are mandatory workdays. Factories run, banks open, government offices operate. If you're scheduling shipments, meetings, or deadlines with Chinese partners, these dates matter:
- January 26, 2025 (Sun) — weekend but you must work
- February 8, 2025 (Sat) — weekend but you must work
- April 27, 2025 (Sun) — weekend but you must work
- September 28, 2025 (Sun) — weekend but you must work
- October 11, 2025 (Sat) — weekend but you must work
💡 Subscribe to our .ics calendar (English) — it includes both holidays AND makeup workday reminders in your Apple Calendar, Google Calendar, or Outlook.
Chinese New Year 2025: Factory Shutdown Timeline
The official holiday is January 28, 2025 – February 4, 2025 (8 days). The practical impact is much longer:
| Phase | Typical Timing | What Happens |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-CNY slowdown | ~2 weeks before | Workers start leaving for hometowns; production slows, QC harder to schedule |
| Full shutdown | Jan 28 – Feb 4 | Factories closed, logistics halted, banks/government closed |
| Gradual restart | 1–2 weeks after | Workers return gradually; some don't return at all (high turnover). Full capacity resumes ~2–3 weeks post-holiday |
Action items for importers: Place orders 4–6 weeks before CNY. Confirm shipping dates by early January. Expect 3–4 week total disruption to production and logistics.
Long Weekend Planner: Best Leave Strategies for 2025
Take up to 5 days of annual leave and get the longest consecutive time off. All plans account for makeup workdays.
2025 Full-Year Calendar
Red = public holiday, gray = weekend, amber = makeup workday (weekend but you work). Hover for holiday names.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many public holidays does China have in 2025?
China has 6 official holiday periods in 2025, totaling 28 days off (including weekends within holiday ranges). However, 5 weekend days are designated as makeup workdays (调休 tiáoxiū) — you work on those Saturdays/Sundays to "pay back" the extended holidays.
What are makeup workdays (调休)?
China's unique 调休 (tiáoxiū) system extends holidays by rearranging nearby weekends. For example, if a holiday falls on Thursday, Friday becomes a holiday too — but the following Saturday becomes a workday. This means some weekends are NOT days off. Factories, offices, and government services operate on these days. International partners must account for this when planning shipments, meetings, or deadlines.
When is Chinese New Year 2025? Do factories shut down?
The official Chinese New Year holiday runs January 28, 2025 to February 4, 2025 (8 days). However, most factories shut down 1–2 weeks before and reopen 1–2 weeks after — the practical shutdown is typically 3–4 weeks. Plan shipments and inventory accordingly.
When is Golden Week 2025?
Golden Week (National Day) runs October 1, 2025 to October 8, 2025 (8 days). Factories close for the full week; logistics slow down 2–3 days before and after. Domestic travel peaks — book hotels and flights early.
Where does this data come from?
Official source: State Council General Office Notice on 2025 Public Holiday Arrangements (国务院办公厅《关于2025年部分节假日安排的通知》(2024-11-12 发布)). Cross-verified against chinese-days open-source dataset and officeholidays.com.
Resources
Download 2025 China Holiday Calendar (.ics, English) · Vietnam Public Holidays 2025 · Working Day API · 中文版 (Chinese version)