Best Days to Take Leave in China 2028
Use these holiday-anchored annual leave ideas to turn a few leave days into longer breaks:
- Take Fri, Feb 18 to get 9 days off from Feb 12 to Feb 20. Uses 1 leave day; anchored by Spring Festival Eve, Spring Festival.
- Take Fri, Oct 6 to get 9 days off from Sep 30 to Oct 8. Uses 1 leave day; anchored by National Day.
- Take Fri, Feb 11 to get 7 days off from Feb 11 to Feb 17. Uses 1 leave day; anchored by Spring Festival Eve, Spring Festival.
- Take Fri, Sep 29 to get 7 days off from Sep 29 to Oct 5. Uses 1 leave day; anchored by National Day.
- Take Mon, Apr 3 to get 6 days off from Apr 1 to Apr 6. Uses 1 leave day; anchored by Tomb Sweeping Day.
China 2028 Long Weekend & Vacation Planning Guide
Discover 6 long weekend and bridge day opportunities in 2028 to maximize your annual leave:
- Spring Festival (2028-02-14, Monday) - 3-day Weekend: Automatic 3-day weekend (Sat–Mon) with 0 days of leave needed!
- Tomb Sweeping Day (2028-04-04, Tuesday) - 4-day Bridge Weekend: Take Monday off for a 4-day long weekend getaway (Sat–Tue)!
- Labour Day (2028-05-01, Monday) - 3-day Weekend: Automatic 3-day weekend (Sat–Mon) with 0 days of leave needed!
- Dragon Boat Festival (2028-05-30, Tuesday) - 4-day Bridge Weekend: Take Monday off for a 4-day long weekend getaway (Sat–Tue)!
- Mid-Autumn Festival (2028-09-25, Monday) - 3-day Weekend: Automatic 3-day weekend (Sat–Mon) with 0 days of leave needed!
- National Day (2028-10-02, Monday) - 3-day Weekend: Automatic 3-day weekend (Sat–Mon) with 0 days of leave needed!
China Official Public Holidays 2028 Schedule
| Date | Day | Holiday Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 (2028-01-01) | Sat | New Year's Day | Public Holiday |
| Feb 12 (2028-02-12) | Sat | Spring Festival Eve | Public Holiday |
| Feb 13 (2028-02-13) | Sun | Spring Festival | Public Holiday |
| Feb 14 (2028-02-14) | Mon | Spring Festival | Public Holiday |
| Feb 15 (2028-02-15) | Tue | Spring Festival | Public Holiday |
| Feb 16 (2028-02-16) | Wed | Spring Festival | Public Holiday |
| Feb 17 (2028-02-17) | Thu | Spring Festival | Public Holiday |
| Apr 4 (2028-04-04) | Tue | Tomb Sweeping Day | Public Holiday |
| Apr 5 (2028-04-05) | Wed | Tomb Sweeping Day | Public Holiday |
| Apr 6 (2028-04-06) | Thu | Tomb Sweeping Day | Public Holiday |
| May 1 (2028-05-01) | Mon | Labour Day | Public Holiday |
| May 2 (2028-05-02) | Tue | Labour Day | Public Holiday |
| May 3 (2028-05-03) | Wed | Labour Day | Public Holiday |
| May 30 (2028-05-30) | Tue | Dragon Boat Festival | Public Holiday |
| May 31 (2028-05-31) | Wed | Dragon Boat Festival | Public Holiday |
| Jun 1 (2028-06-01) | Thu | Dragon Boat Festival | Public Holiday |
| Sep 23 (2028-09-23) | Sat | Mid-Autumn Festival | Public Holiday |
| Sep 24 (2028-09-24) | Sun | Mid-Autumn Festival | Public Holiday |
| Sep 25 (2028-09-25) | Mon | Mid-Autumn Festival | Public Holiday |
| Oct 1 (2028-10-01) | Sun | National Day | Public Holiday |
| Oct 2 (2028-10-02) | Mon | National Day | Public Holiday |
| Oct 3 (2028-10-03) | Tue | National Day | Public Holiday |
| Oct 4 (2028-10-04) | Wed | National Day | Public Holiday |
| Oct 5 (2028-10-05) | Thu | National Day | Public Holiday |
About China Holidays & Observances
China's official holiday schedule is determined by the State Council, featuring extended 7-day Golden Week travel periods adjusted with weekend workdays. Commercial banks, government offices, schools, and financial institutions are typically closed on statutory public holidays.