China Working Days & Holidays: Q4 (Oct–Dec) 2026
Complete business calendar for Q4 2026 — 62 working days, 7 holiday days, and 1 makeup workdays across October, November, December.
Q4 2026 at a Glance
62
Working Days
7
Holiday Days
23
Weekend Days
1
Makeup Days (调休)
Month-by-Month Breakdown
| Month | Working | Holiday | Weekend | Makeup |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October | 18 | 7 | 6 | 1 |
| November | 21 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| December | 23 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Q4 Total | 62 | 7 | 23 | 1 |
Holidays in Q4 2026
National Day (Golden Week)
October 1, 2026 – October 7, 2026 (7 days)
Makeup Workdays (调休) in Q4
These weekend days are mandatory workdays:
| Date | Day | Makeup For |
|---|---|---|
| October 10, 2026 | Sat | Mid-Autumn Festival |
Sourcing Strategy: Q4
Q4 opens with Golden Week (Oct 1–7), then Canton Fair Autumn Session. November is catch-up month. By December, factories start winding down for CNY. This quarter has the fewest effective working days after Q1.
How many working days in Q4 2026 in China?
Q4 2026 has 62 working days across October, November, December. This includes 1 makeup workday (调休) and excludes 7 public holiday days.
Which Chinese holidays fall in Q4 2026?
National Day (Golden Week) (Oct 1 – Oct 7).
Is Q4 a good time to source from China?
Q4 opens with Golden Week (Oct 1–7), then Canton Fair Autumn Session. November is catch-up month. By December, factories start winding down for CNY. This quarter has the fewest effective working days after Q1.
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