China Business Calendar

China Working Days & Holidays: Q2 (Apr–Jun) 2026

Complete business calendar for Q2 2026 — 61 working days, 11 holiday days, and 1 makeup workdays across April, May, June.

Q2 2026 at a Glance

61

Working Days

11

Holiday Days

19

Weekend Days

1

Makeup Days (调休)

Month-by-Month Breakdown

MonthWorkingHolidayWeekendMakeup
April21360
May19571
June21360
Q2 Total6111191

Holidays in Q2 2026

Qingming Festival (Tomb-Sweeping Day)

April 4, 2026 – April 6, 2026 (3 days)

Labour Day

May 1, 2026 – May 5, 2026 (5 days)

Dragon Boat Festival

June 19, 2026 – June 21, 2026 (3 days)

Makeup Workdays (调休) in Q2

These weekend days are mandatory workdays:

DateDayMakeup For
May 9, 2026SatLabour Day

Sourcing Strategy: Q2

Q2 is relatively stable with only minor holidays (Qingming, Labour Day, Dragon Boat). Canton Fair Spring Session falls in April–May. This is prime ordering season — factories are at full capacity and freight rates are moderate.

How many working days in Q2 2026 in China?

Q2 2026 has 61 working days across April, May, June. This includes 1 makeup workday (调休) and excludes 11 public holiday days.

Which Chinese holidays fall in Q2 2026?

Qingming Festival (Tomb-Sweeping Day) (Apr 4 – Apr 6); Labour Day (May 1 – May 5); Dragon Boat Festival (Jun 19 – Jun 21).

Is Q2 a good time to source from China?

Q2 is relatively stable with only minor holidays (Qingming, Labour Day, Dragon Boat). Canton Fair Spring Session falls in April–May. This is prime ordering season — factories are at full capacity and freight rates are moderate.

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