China Public Holidays 2027: Dates, Factory Shutdown & Makeup Workday Guide
Not yet announced. Updated within 2 hours of the State Council announcement (expected November–December 2026).
When Will the 2027 Schedule Be Announced?
The State Council General Office (国务院办公厅) publishes the official holiday schedule for the next year in November or early December. Recent timeline:
| Year | Announcement Date | How Far in Advance |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 schedule | November 2025 | ~13 months |
| 2025 schedule | November 12, 2024 | ~13.5 months |
| 2024 schedule | October 25, 2023 | ~14 months |
Estimated 2027 announcement: Between early November and mid-December 2026. This page will be updated within 2 hours, including the full holiday list, makeup workday (调休) dates, and downloadable .ics calendar.
Chinese New Year 2027: Key Dates for Importers
Chinese New Year (Spring Festival) 2027 falls on Saturday, February 6, 2027 — the first day of the Year of the Goat (羊年).
| Phase | Expected Timing | Impact |
|---|---|---|
| Last order deadline | Early January 2027 | Place final orders before factories wind down |
| Pre-CNY slowdown | ~Jan 20 – Feb 5 | Workers begin leaving; production slows, QC unreliable |
| Official holiday | ~Feb 4 – Feb 12 (TBC) | Factories closed, logistics halted, banks/government closed |
| Gradual restart | ~Feb 13 – Mar 1 | Workers return gradually; some don't return at all (annual turnover wave) |
| Full capacity | ~March 1+ | Normal operations resume |
For procurement managers: The 3-4 week practical shutdown means orders placed after early January risk significant delays. Build 4-6 weeks of buffer inventory. Contact suppliers by December 2026 to confirm pre-CNY production schedules.
Expected 2027 Holidays (Preliminary)
Based on established patterns, these holidays will be observed. Exact dates and makeup workday arrangements are confirmed only when the State Council publishes.
| Holiday | Chinese | Expected Date | Typical Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Year's Day | 元旦 | January 1 (Friday) | 1–3 days |
| Chinese New Year | 春节 | February 6 (Saturday) | 7–9 days |
| Tomb Sweeping Day | 清明节 | April 5 (Monday) | 1–3 days |
| Labor Day | 劳动节 | May 1 (Saturday) | 5 days |
| Dragon Boat Festival | 端午节 | May 31 (Monday) | 3 days |
| Mid-Autumn Festival | 中秋节 | September 15 (Wednesday) | 3 days |
| National Day (Golden Week) | 国庆节 | October 1 (Friday) | 7–8 days |
Makeup workday dates (调休) are impossible to predict — they depend on how the State Council arranges each holiday. Typically 5-7 weekend days per year become mandatory workdays. Subscribe below to get notified the day the schedule is confirmed.
What You Can Do Now
- View the confirmed 2026 schedule: China Public Holidays 2026 — includes all makeup workdays and a full-year calendar
- Subscribe to the 2026 calendar: Download .ics file (English) — when we add 2027, subscribers' calendars update automatically
- Use the API: China Working Day API — integrate real-time working day data into your systems. Webhook notifications coming soon for State Council announcements
- Embed the widget: Add a real-time "Is China open today?" badge to your website — get the embed code
Frequently Asked Questions
When will the 2027 China public holiday schedule be announced?
The State Council typically publishes between early November and mid-December. The 2026 schedule was published November 2025. This page updates within 2 hours of the announcement.
When is Chinese New Year 2027?
February 6, 2027 (Saturday) — Year of the Goat. The official holiday period will be 7-9 days centered around this date, with exact dates confirmed by the State Council.
When will China factories shut down for CNY 2027?
Expect a practical shutdown from approximately January 20 to March 1, 2027. The official holiday is shorter (~9 days), but pre-CNY slowdown and post-CNY restart extend the disruption to 3-4 weeks.
What are makeup workdays and will there be any in 2027?
Almost certainly yes. China's 调休 system turns some weekends into mandatory workdays to compensate for extended holidays. Expect 5-7 affected weekend days. The specific dates are unpredictable until the State Council announcement.
When is Golden Week 2027?
Golden Week (National Day) always starts October 1. In 2027, October 1 falls on a Friday. Expect 7-8 consecutive days off with possible makeup workdays on adjacent weekends.
Resources
China Public Holidays 2026 (confirmed) · Download 2026 .ics Calendar · China Working Day API · 中文版