🇨🇳 Bridge Days 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 (10)
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
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many bridge day opportunities are there in China in 2026?
There are 10 bridge day opportunities in China in 2026, built around 8 public holidays.
What is the best bridge day in China in 2026?
The best bridge day opportunity in China in 2026 is around New Year's Day. By taking 1 day(s) of leave, you get 4 consecutive days off (efficiency score: 4:1).
How many public holidays does China have in 2026?
China has 8 public holidays in 2026. These create 10 bridge day opportunities when combined with weekends.
What is the best bridge day strategy for China in 2026?
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).
What is a bridge day?
A bridge day (Brückentag in German, pont in French) is a working day that falls between a public holiday and a weekend. By taking that single day as annual leave, you effectively double or triple your time off. For example, if a public holiday falls on Thursday, taking Friday off gives you a 4-day weekend.
How is the efficiency score calculated?
The efficiency score is the ratio of total consecutive days off to leave days spent. A score of 4:1 means you get 4 days off for every 1 day of leave used. Higher scores represent better value. A score of ∞:1 means you get days off without using any leave at all (natural long weekends).