What are the major state festivals and holidays in China ?
1) China Spring Festival (China’s New Year)-One week-ten days long / exact dates, refer to the Lunar Calendar , usually between the end of Jan. to the beginning of Feb. 2) International Labour’s Day-One week, starting from 30th Apr-6th May. 3) National Day-01-8th Oct (01, Oct, 1949 was the day when new China announced its’ founding of People’s Republic of China). These are the major ones, usually round up holidays to 10 days for almost all China.
1)Jan. 1st —- New Year’s Day; 1 day holiday 2) China Spring Festival ( China’s New Year )-One week-ten days long / exact dates . refer to the Lunar Calendar , usually between the end of Jan. to begining of Feb.03 day holiday 3) International Labour’s Day-One week long , starting from 30th Apr-6th May ,03 day holiday 4) National Day-01-8th Oct ( 01Oct , 1949 was the day when new China announced its’ founding of People’s Republic of China ) ,03 day holiday 5)Mar. 8th —- International Womens’ Day; 1/2 day holiday for women only 6) Jun. 1st —- International Children’s Day, is a festival for children. School children normally have 1 day or 1/2 day holiday. 7)Jul. 1st —- Birthday of the Communist Party of China, is usually celebrated through meetings. 8)Aug. 1st —- Birthday of the People’s Liberation Army, is usually celebrated by the army.
