Just as the China Public Holiday 2024 Schedule has flown by, the arrival of 2025 makes it essential to understand the public holiday arrangements in Mainland China, the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, and the Macau Special Administrative Region. Whether you plan to travel to these regions or work and live there, knowing the dates of the “2025 China, Hong Kong, and Macau Public Holidays” can help you better organize personal and family time, ensuring you don’t miss any important festival celebrations and rest opportunities. Each holiday carries unique cultural significance and social value, from the festive atmosphere of the Spring Festival to the solemnity of the Qingming Festival, and the bustling National Day. This article will provide a detailed interpretation of all the China public holiday in 2025 across China.
Mainland China Public Holiday Schedule 2025
The year 2025 marks the Year of the Snake, a symbol of wisdom, adaptability, and strategy in Chinese culture. This year invites individuals to embrace these qualities in both their personal and professional lives. In China, it is vital for both locals and foreigners to familiarize themselves with the official public holiday arrangements, which provide valuable opportunities to align work-life balance, plan meaningful celebrations, and even explore travel possibilities. Approved by the State Council, the official 2025 public holiday schedule includes major holidays such as New Year’s Day, the Spring Festival, the Qingming Festival, Labor Day, the Dragon Boat Festival, the Mid-Autumn Festival, and National Day.
| Holiday | Date | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New Year’s Day | January 1 (Wednesday) | 1 day |
| Spring Festival | January 28 (Tuesday) – February 4 (Tuesday) | 8 days |
| Qingming Festival | April 4 (Friday) | 1 day |
| Labor Day | May 1 (Thursday) – May 5 (Monday) | 5 days |
| Dragon Boat Festival | May 31 (Saturday) – June 2 (Monday) | 3 days |
| National Day and Mid-Autumn Festival | October 1 (Wednesday) – October 8 (Wednesday) | 8 days |
During the holiday periods, departments and regions across China should arrange duty rosters and ensure safety, security, and epidemic prevention measures are in place. In case of major emergencies, relevant protocols must be followed for timely reporting and appropriate response to ensure the public spends the holiday season in peace and safety.
China Public Holiday 2025: Hong Kong Public Holiday Schedule
| Holiday | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| New Year’s Day | January 1 | Wednesday |
| Lunar New Year’s Day | January 29 | Wednesday |
| The Second Day of Lunar New Year | January 30 | Thursday |
| The Third Day of Lunar New Year | January 31 | Friday |
| Ching Ming Festival | April 4 | Friday |
| Good Friday | April 18 | Friday |
| The Day After Good Friday | April 19 | Saturday |
| Easter Monday | April 21 | Monday |
| Labor Day | May 1 | Thursday |
| The Buddha’s Birthday | May 5 | Monday |
| Tuen Ng Festival | May 31 | Saturday |
| Hong Kong SAR Establishment Day | July 1 | Tuesday |
| National Day | October 1 | Wednesday |
| The Day Following Mid-Autumn Festival | October 7 | Tuesday |
| Chung Yeung Festival | October 29 | Wednesday |
| Christmas Day | December 25 | Thursday |
| The First Weekday After Christmas Day | December 26 | Friday |
China Public Holiday 2025: Macau Public Holiday Schedule
| Holiday | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| New Year’s Day | January 1 | Wednesday |
| Chinese New Year’s Eve | January 28 (PM) | Tuesday |
| Chinese New Year’s Day | January 29 | Wednesday |
| The Second Day of Chinese New Year | January 30 | Thursday |
| The Third Day of Chinese New Year | January 31 | Friday |
| Ching Ming Festival | April 4 | Friday |
| Good Friday | April 18 | Friday |
| Holy Saturday | April 19 | Saturday |
| Easter Monday | April 21 | Monday |
| Labor Day | May 1 | Thursday |
| The Buddha’s Birthday | May 5 | Monday |
| Dragon Boat Festival | May 31 | Saturday |
| The Day After Dragon Boat Festival | June 2 | Monday |
| National Day | October 1 | Wednesday |
| The Day After National Day | October 2 | Thursday |
| The Day Following Mid-Autumn Festival | October 7 | Tuesday |
| Chung Yeung Festival | October 29 | Wednesday |
| All Souls’ Day | November 2 | Sunday |
| Feast of the Immaculate Conception | December 8 | Monday |
| Macau SAR Establishment Day | December 20 | Saturday |
| Winter Solstice | December 21 | Sunday |
| Christmas Day | December 25 | Thursday |
GWBMA extends its sincere wishes to all our friends in the People’s Republic of China, including the special administrative regions of Hong Kong and Macau. May each one of you enjoy happiness and joy in the coming year, both in your professional and personal lives. Let’s move forward together, looking forward to more wonderful moments.
