2012
January 2012
New Year’s Day 1 January 2012
New Year’s Day marks the beginning of a new year in China and around the world. In 2012 the New Year’s weekend will be celebrated on Monday 2 January 2012 and Tuesday 3 January 2012 providing a 3 day weekend.
February 2012
Chinese New Year 23 January 2012
The most important holiday in China is the Chinese New Year. This is known in China as the Spring Festival. The festival welcomes in the lunar New Year and in many ways is the Western Countries Christmas and New Years Eve rolled into one. Through this period the entire country takes part in major celebrations and there is plenty of eating.
March 2012
International Women’s Day 8 March 2012
International Women’s Day is held on March 8 every year and there are no days off.
Arbor Day 12 March 2012
Arbor Day is held on March 12 of every year and there are no days off.
April 2012
Qingming Festival 4 April 2012
Also known as Tomb Sweeping Day, there is a public holiday in China for the Qingming Festival each year. In 2012 the holiday will be held on Wednesday 4 April 2012.
May 2012
May Day 1 May 2012
National Youth Day 4 May 2012
Children aged 14 years and above enjoy a ½ day off on May 4, 2012.
International Nurse Day 12 May 2012
International Nurse Day is held on May 12 every year and there are no days off.
June 2012
International Children’s Day 1 June 2012
International Children’s Day is held on June 1 every year and there are no days off.
Dragon Boat Festival 23 June 2012
The Dragon Boat Festival is celebrated around the 5th day of the 5th Chinese lunar month each year.
July 2012
Communist Party Foundation 1 July 2012
The Anniversary of the Founding of the Chinese Communist Party is celebrated on July 1 each year and there are no days off.
August 2012
People’s Liberation Army Day 1 August 2012
The Army Day of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army is celebrated on August 1 each year. There is a half day holiday for people in the active army.
September 2012
Teacher’s Day 10 September 2012
Teacher’s Day is celebrated on September 10 each year and there are no days off.
Mid-Autumn Festival 30 September 2012
The Mid-Autumn Festival, also known as the China Moon Festival is a festival for Chinese people who love to admire the full moon.
October 2012
People’s Republic of China Birthday 1 October 2012
The People’s Republic of China Birthday is also known as National Day and is held on October 1 each year.
November 2012
Journalists’ Day 8 November 2012
Journalists’ Day is celebrated on November 8 each year and there are no days off.
2013
January 2013
New Year’s Day 1 January 2013
New Year’s Day marks the beginning of a new year in China and around the world.
February 2013
Chinese New Year 10 February 2013
The most important holiday in China is the Chinese New Year. This is known in China as the Spring Festival. The festival welcomes in the lunar New Year and in many ways is the Western Countries Christmas and New Years Eve rolled into one. Through this period the entire country takes part in major celebrations and there is plenty of eating.
March 2013
International Women’s Day 8 March 2013
International Women’s Day is held on March 8 every year and there are no days off.
Arbor Day 12 March 2013
Arbor Day is held on March 12 of every year and there are no days off.
April 2013
Qingming Festival April 2013 TBC
Also known as Tomb Sweeping Day, there is a public holiday in China for the Qingming Festival each year.
May 2013
May Day May 2013 TBC
National Youth Day 4 May 2013
Children aged 14 years and above enjoy a ½ day off on May 4, 2013.
International Nurse Day 12 May 2013
International Nurse Day is held on May 12 every year and there are no days off.
June 2013
International Children’s Day 1 June 2013
International Children’s Day is held on June 1 every year and there are no days off.
Dragon Boat Festival June 2013 TBC
The Dragon Boat Festival is celebrated around the 5th day of the 5th Chinese lunar month each year.
July 2013
Communist Party Foundation 1 July 2013
The Anniversary of the Founding of the Chinese Communist Party is celebrated on July 1 each year and there are no days off.
August 2013
People’s Liberation Army Day 1 August 2013
The Army Day of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army is celebrated on August 1 each year. There is a half day holiday for people in the active army.
September 2013
Teacher’s Day 10 September 2013
Teacher’s Day is celebrated on September 10 each year and there are no days off.
Mid-Autumn Festival September 2013 TBC
The Mid-Autumn Festival, also known as the China Moon Festival is a festival for Chinese people who love to admire the full moon.
October 2013
People’s Republic of China Birthday 1 October 2013
The People’s Republic of China Birthday is also known as National Day and is held on October 1 each year.
November 2013
Journalists’ Day 8 November 2013
Journalists’ Day is celebrated on November 8 each year and there are no days off.
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