🇨🇳 Long Weekends in China 2026
10
Opportunities
8
Public Holidays
10
Max Days Off
4:1
Best Efficiency
23
Total PTO for All
Pro Tip
In 2026, China has 3 free long weekends and 7 bridge opportunities. Best deal: take 1 day off around New Year's Day for 4 consecutive days off (efficiency: 4:1).
Bridge Day Opportunities
New Year's Day
Take 1 PTO → Get 4 days off
Chinese New Year's Eve
4 days off — no PTO needed
Chinese New Year's Eve
Take 3 PTO → Get 9 days off
Labor Day
3 days off — no PTO needed
Dragon Boat Festival
3 days off — no PTO needed
Mid-Autumn Festival
Take 4 PTO → Get 10 days off
Mid-Autumn Festival
Take 3 PTO → Get 7 days off
New Year's Day
Take 4 PTO → Get 9 days off
Labor Day
Take 4 PTO → Get 9 days off
Dragon Boat Festival
Take 4 PTO → Get 9 days off
Strategic PTO Plans
Zero-PTO Long Weekends
Enjoy 3 natural long weekends — 10 days off with no PTO needed!
10 days off — no PTO needed
Best Single Day
Take 1 day off around New Year's Day (Jan 01–04) and get 4 days off.
Take 1 PTO days → Get 4 days off
Best Short Break
Take 3 days off around Chinese New Year's Eve (Feb 14–22) and enjoy 9 consecutive days off.
Take 3 PTO days → Get 9 days off
Maximum Vacation
Take 4 days off around Mid-Autumn Festival (Sep 25–Oct 04) for a 10-day vacation.
Take 4 PTO days → Get 10 days off