| Date |
Holiday |
Description |
| January 1 |
New Year’s Day |
The Chinese National Government recognizes the work week so that everyone works on the Saturday and Sunday prior to January 1. This results in an additional two days off (January 2, 3). If January 4, 5 don’t fall on a weekend, the school may also schedule classes on the weekend following January 1 so that staff and students have a five-day holiday (January 1 – 5). This policy varies from school to school. |
| Varies |
Spring Festival |
The Chinese National Government gives workers a three-day holiday to celebrate the Chinese New Year. The date of this holiday changes from year to year as it is based on the lunar calendar. It falls on the day of the new moon in late January or February. This holiday falls during the break between semesters. |
| May 1 |
May Day |
Workers are usually given three days off. |
| August 15 |
Mid-Autumn Day |
Official holiday – one day off. |
| October 1 |
National Day |
This three-day holiday usually ends up running from October 1 – 7. Partner schools will usually reorganize the work week so that people work on Saturday and Sunday prior to October 1 to accommodate a seven-day holiday. |
*Please note: December 25th is not a holiday in China.