China Working Days & Holidays: Q1 (Jan–Mar) 2026
Complete business calendar for Q1 2026 — 59 working days, 12 holiday days, and 3 makeup workdays across January, February, March.
Q1 2026 at a Glance
59
Working Days
12
Holiday Days
19
Weekend Days
3
Makeup Days (调休)
Month-by-Month Breakdown
| Month | Working | Holiday | Weekend | Makeup |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21 | 3 | 7 | 1 |
| February | 16 | 9 | 3 | 2 |
| March | 22 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Q1 Total | 59 | 12 | 19 | 3 |
Holidays in Q1 2026
New Year's Day
January 1, 2026 – January 3, 2026 (3 days)
Chinese New Year (Spring Festival)
February 15, 2026 – February 23, 2026 (9 days)
Makeup Workdays (调休) in Q1
These weekend days are mandatory workdays:
| Date | Day | Makeup For |
|---|---|---|
| January 4, 2026 | Sun | New Year's Day |
| February 14, 2026 | Sat | Chinese New Year (Spring Festival) |
| February 28, 2026 | Sat | Chinese New Year (Spring Festival) |
Sourcing Strategy: Q1
Q1 is dominated by Chinese New Year — the biggest supply chain disruption of the year. Production capacity drops sharply in January and doesn't fully recover until late February or March. Place critical orders before CNY and plan for 6–8 weeks of reduced output.
How many working days in Q1 2026 in China?
Q1 2026 has 59 working days across January, February, March. This includes 3 makeup workdays (调休) and excludes 12 public holiday days.
Which Chinese holidays fall in Q1 2026?
New Year's Day (Jan 1 – Jan 3); Chinese New Year (Spring Festival) (Feb 15 – Feb 23).
Is Q1 a good time to source from China?
Q1 is dominated by Chinese New Year — the biggest supply chain disruption of the year. Production capacity drops sharply in January and doesn't fully recover until late February or March. Place critical orders before CNY and plan for 6–8 weeks of reduced output.
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