Quick answer: China has 242 business days in 2026 for a default Monday-Friday week, for the period Jan 1, 2026 through Dec 31, 2026.
Month-by-month business days (2026)
Weekdays counted: Monday-Friday.
| Month | Business days | Public holiday days in month |
|---|---|---|
| January | 20 | 3 |
| February | 14 | 9 |
| March | 22 | 1 |
| April | 21 | 3 |
| May | 18 | 5 |
| June | 21 | 3 |
| July | 23 | 0 |
| August | 21 | 0 |
| September | 21 | 3 |
| October | 17 | 7 |
| November | 21 | 0 |
| December | 23 | 0 |
Public holidays in 2026 (China)
National public holidays that overlap the same date range as the business day calculation.
| Date | Name |
|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2026 | New Year's Day |
| Jan 2, 2026 | New Year’s Holiday |
| Jan 3, 2026 | New Year’s Holiday |
| Feb 15, 2026 | Spring Festival Holiday |
| Feb 16, 2026 | Spring Festival Eve |
| Feb 17, 2026 | Chinese New Year |
| Feb 18, 2026 | Spring Festival Holiday |
| Feb 19, 2026 | Spring Festival Holiday |
| Feb 20, 2026 | Spring Festival Holiday |
| Feb 21, 2026 | Spring Festival Holiday |
| Feb 22, 2026 | Spring Festival Holiday |
| Feb 23, 2026 | Spring Festival Holiday |
| Mar 8, 2026 | International Women's Day (half-day) |
| Apr 4, 2026 | Qing Ming Jie Holiday |
| Apr 5, 2026 | Qing Ming Jie |
| Apr 6, 2026 | Qing Ming Jie Holiday |
| May 1, 2026 | Labour Day |
| May 2, 2026 | Labour Day Holiday |
| May 3, 2026 | Labour Day Holiday |
| May 4, 2026 | Youth Day (half-day) |
| May 4, 2026 | Labour Day Holiday |
| May 5, 2026 | Labour Day Holiday |
| Jun 19, 2026 | Dragon Boat Festival |
| Jun 20, 2026 | Dragon Boat Festival Holiday |
| Jun 21, 2026 | Dragon Boat Festival Holiday |
| Sep 25, 2026 | Mid-Autumn Festival |
| Sep 26, 2026 | Mid-Autumn Festival Holiday |
| Sep 27, 2026 | Mid-Autumn Festival Holiday |
| Oct 1, 2026 | National Day |
| Oct 2, 2026 | National Day Holiday |
| Oct 3, 2026 | National Day Holiday |
| Oct 4, 2026 | National Day Holiday |
| Oct 5, 2026 | National Day Holiday |
| Oct 6, 2026 | National Day Golden Week holiday |
| Oct 7, 2026 | National Day Holiday |
Key insights
Total working days
Default Monday-Friday workweek in 2026.
Highest month
23 working days.
Lowest month
14 working days.
Holidays included
National public holidays excluded from the total.
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Frequently asked questions
How many working days are there in China in 2026?
China has 242 working days in 2026 using a default Monday-Friday workweek and excluding national public holidays.
Are public holidays included in the calculation?
Yes. National public holidays in 2026 are excluded from the working-day total (about 34 calendar days in this dataset).
Which month has the fewest working days?
February has the fewest working days, with 14.
Can I customize the working week or include a region?
Yes. Use the business days calculator to change weekdays, add a region filter (when available), or calculate a custom range.