China
Capital: Beijing
About
China, officially the People's Republic of China (PRC), is a country in East Asia. It is the second-most populous country after India, with a population exceeding 1.4 billion, representing 17% of the world's population. China borders fourteen countries by land across an area of 9.6 million square kilometers (3,700,000 sq mi), making it the third-largest country by area. The country is divided into 33 province-level divisions: 22 provinces, 5 autonomous regions, 4 municipalities, and 2 semi-autonomous special administrative regions. Beijing is the capital, while Shanghai is the most populous city by urban area and largest financial center.
When things are closed
Upcoming public holidays in China. On these dates, expect banks, post offices, and government services to close. Many shops and museums close or run shortened hours; transit typically still runs.
中秋节 · Mid-Autumn Festival
September 25, 2026
Friday
国庆节 · National Day
October 1, 2026
Thursday
元旦 · New Year's Day
January 1, 2027
Friday
春节 · Chinese New Year (Spring Festival)
February 6, 2027
Saturday
劳动节 · Labour Day
May 1, 2027
Saturday
端午节 · Dragon Boat Festival
June 9, 2027
Wednesday
Cities (53)
BeijingChangshaChaoyang DistrictChaozhouChengduChongqingDalianFujian TulouFuzhouGuangzhouGuiyangHaikouHainanHangzhouHarbinHefeiHeyuanHuaibeiHuludaoJiangmenJiaozuoJinanKunmingLijiangLiyangMacauMountain Resort and its Outlying Temples, ChengdeNanjingNantongNingboQingdaoQuanzhouSanyaShandongShanghaiShenyangShenzhenSuiningSuzhouTianjinWenzhouWuhanWuxiXi'anXiamenXiangtanYangzhouYantaiYinchuanYiwuYulinZhangjiajieZhuzhou
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