China Holidays & Working Days: May 2025
Complete business calendar for May 2025 — holidays, working days, makeup workdays (调休), and planning tips for importers.
May 2025 at a Glance
19
Working Days
6
Holiday Days
6
Weekend Days
0
Makeup Days (调休)
Calendar
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
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| 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
| 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 |
| 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 |
| 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 |
Holidays in May 2025
Labour Day
May 1, 2025 – May 5, 2025 (5 days)
Dragon Boat Festival
May 31, 2025 – June 2, 2025 (3 days)
Importer Tips: May
- Labour Day + Canton Fair Phase 3 overlap. Busy shipping month. Book freight early for Q3 deliveries.
FAQ
How many working days are in May 2025 in China?
May 2025 has 19 working days in China, accounting for 6 public holiday days, 6 weekend days.
Are there any Chinese holidays in May 2025?
Yes. Labour Day, Dragon Boat Festival.
Will Chinese factories be open in May 2025?
Partially. May includes major holidays with factory closures lasting 1-4 weeks. Check our shutdown timeline for details.
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