Almost all work contracts in China include the official Chinese public holidays. To give you an idea of the dates and number of free days these add to your free time in China you can check the official holiday dates below.
| Holiday | 2018 Date | 2019 Date |
|---|---|---|
| New Year’s Day | Dec. 30 2017 – Jan. 1 2018 | Dec. 30 2018 – Jan. 1 2019 |
| Chinese New Year | Feb. 15 – 21 | Feb. 4 – 10 |
| Tomb Sweeping Festival | Apr. 5 – 7 | Apr. 5 – 7 |
| May Day | Apr. 29 – May 1 | May 1 |
| Dragon Boat Festival | Jun. 16 – 18 | Jun. 7 – 9 |
| Mid-Autumn Day | Sep. 22 – 24 | Sep. 13 – 15 |
| National Day | Oct. 1 – 7 | Oct. 1 – 7 |
