China statutory holidays

Here are the statutory holidays in China throughout the year, listed in chronological order:

1. New Year's Day (January 1st): Celebrates the first day of the new year and is a public holiday in China.

2. Spring Festival (Lunar New Year, usually falls between January and February): Also known as Chinese New Year, it is the most important traditional festival in China, typically celebrated for about 15 days.

3. Tomb-Sweeping Day (around April 4th or 5th of the lunar calendar): A traditional holiday for honoring ancestors and visiting graves, also a statutory public holiday.

4. Labor Day (May 1st): Celebrates the achievements and contributions of workers and is a statutory holiday in China.

5. Dragon Boat Festival (5th day of the 5th month of the lunar calendar): Also called Duanwu Festival, it commemorates the poet Qu Yuan and is typically celebrated in June.

6. Mid-Autumn Festival (15th day of the 8th month of the lunar calendar): Also known as the Moon Festival, it celebrates the harvest and family reunions, typically celebrated in September.

7. National Day (October 1st): Celebrates the founding of the People's Republic of China and is the most important national holiday in China. It is a statutory public holiday and is often combined with a week-long holiday known as the "Golden Week."

In addition to these statutory holidays, China also celebrates other significant traditional festivals such as Lantern Festival, Longtaitou Festival, Double Ninth Festival, etc. While they may not be statutory holidays, they are still widely celebrated and respected throughout the country. Please note that specific holiday dates may vary due to the lunar calendar and government regulations.