National Day Holiday
Oct 1 – 10
Take 1 day off → 10-day weekend
Long weekends
Take 1 vacation days this year and enjoy 4 days off in total.
Oct 1 – 10
Take 1 day off → 10-day weekend
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A long weekend in China occurs when a public holiday falls on a Monday or Friday, giving you a 3-day weekend without using any vacation days.
A bridge day is a working day between a public holiday and a weekend. Taking that one day off creates a stretch of 4 or more consecutive days off. For example, if a holiday falls on Thursday, taking Friday off gives you a 4-day weekend.
In 2026, China has 1 vacation extension opportunities — a combination of natural long weekends and bridge days.
The best long weekends for travel in China depend on the season and your destination. Spring and autumn bridge days often offer the best mix of good weather and fewer crowds.