China calendar countdown
Labour Day is getting closer.
Labour Day falls on 1st May in China. The official holiday period can extend beyond the date and is announced each year.
Dates for 2026 to 2028 are listed below
Labour Day in China
This countdown marks 1 May only. The length of the official break and any adjusted workdays can change annually.
About Labour Day in China
International Workers' Day on 1 May traces back to labour campaigns for an eight-hour day in the United States in the 1880s, notably around the Haymarket affair in Chicago. China has observed it since the founding of the People's Republic in 1949. In recent years the break has often lasted around five days, and it has become one of the busiest times for domestic tourism.
When is Labour Day in China?
Labour Day is fixed on 1 May every year, though the length of the surrounding break is set by an annual government notice and may include swapped working days.
| Calendar | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | Friday 1 May 2026 | Saturday 1 May 2027 | Monday 1 May 2028 |
Planning around Labour Day
Train tickets, flights and hotels at popular destinations are scarce, so reserve early, and visit big attractions on weekday mornings with timed entry booked online. Work out shifts and childcare cover with the free shift planner, or browse every holiday countdown.
Labour Day questions
How many days until Labour Day in China?
The live counter at the top of this page shows the days, hours, minutes and seconds left until the next Labour Day in China, using the time zone you choose. The dates for 2026 to 2028 are in the table above.
When is Labour Day in 2027 in China?
Labour Day falls on Saturday 1 May 2027 in China.
How long is the Labour Day holiday in China?
The length is decided by an annual government announcement. Recent arrangements have usually provided around five days off by combining the holiday with a weekend and rearranging working days, but you should check the current year's notice.