Observances in China in 2026

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Traditionally celebrated as the birthday of the God of Heaven.
Lantern Festival
Find out the dates, history and traditions of National Day for Helping the Disabled
National Day for Helping the Disabled
The traditional date for Father's Day in China was on a date that sounds like 'daddy'.
Father's Day
Marking the day in 1405 when Ming Dynasty navigator 'Zheng He' started his seven voyages.
National Maritime Day
The seventh day of the seventh month is the most romantic day in the Chinese calendar.
Qixi
Commemorates the anniversary of the victory over Japan in the second world war.
Victory Day

List of Observances in China in 2026

Date Observances Category
Tuesday Lantern Festival 🏮 Folk
Sunday National Day for Helping the Disabled Health
Friday Father's Day Family
Saturday National Maritime Day ⚓ History
Wednesday Qixi Folk
Thursday Victory Day History
Thursday Teacher’s Day Occupation
Wednesday Martyr's Day Patriotic
Sunday Chung Yeung Festival Folk
Wednesday Singles Day Culture
Public Holidays in China for 2026 Public Holidays in China