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2026 Spring Festival Holiday Arrangement: Work Calendar & Productivity Guide

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Nov 6, 2025

2026 Spring Festival Holiday Arrangement: Work Calendar & Productivity Guide

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🧧 2026 Spring Festival Holiday Arrangement: Work Schedule & Productivity Guide for Professionals and Expats

The Spring Festival, also known as Chinese New Year, is China’s most important public holiday — a time when families reunite, cities slow down, and offices pause for celebration.

For professionals, expats, and global companies working with China or across Asia, knowing the 2026 Spring Festival holiday arrangement is key to planning projects, managing teams, and staying productive.

📅 Official 2026 Spring Festival Dates in China

According to the official notice from China’s State Council (based on preliminary reports from China Briefing and China Highlights), the 2026 Spring Festival holiday will run from February 16 (Monday) to February 22 (Sunday), 2026, for a total of 7 days.

Make-up workdays are expected on Saturday, February 14, and Saturday, February 28, 2026, to balance the national calendar.

The holiday marks the start of the Year of the Horse on February 17, 2026, based on the lunar calendar.

During this time:

Most offices, banks, and factories close for a week.
Government departments and schools suspend operations.
Ports, logistics, and supply chains slow significantly — so early coordination is advised for international trade.

🌏 Neighboring Countries’ 2026 Spring Festival Arrangements

The Spring Festival is celebrated widely beyond mainland China, and each country follows slightly different schedules.

🇸🇬 Singapore

The Chinese New Year public holiday in Singapore is usually two days, but many businesses extend closures to three or four days.
In 2026, holidays are expected on February 17–18 (Tuesday–Wednesday).
Corporate offices often operate half-day before the festival, with normal business resuming on February 19.

🇲🇾 Malaysia

Malaysia also observes two official public holidays for Chinese New Year — likely February 17–18, 2026.
However, in states with large Chinese communities, many private businesses and factories close for up to five days.

🇻🇳 Vietnam (Tết Holiday)

Vietnam’s Tết Nguyên Đán, or Lunar New Year, is similar to China’s Spring Festival.
In 2026, it is expected to last seven days, from February 15 to February 21, according to Vietnam’s Ministry of Labour.
Government offices, factories, and logistics companies remain closed throughout this period.

🇭🇰 Hong Kong & 🇹🇼 Taiwan

Both regions observe a 3–5 day public holiday starting February 17, 2026.
Public offices, schools, and most retail operations pause, while essential services operate at reduced capacity.

🧭 How the Spring Festival Impacts Work and Productivity

The Spring Festival is more than a cultural celebration — it’s also a major productivity checkpoint for global professionals.

⚙️ For Businesses and Teams

Expect delays in communication, shipping, and approvals between February 14–23.
International clients should confirm deadlines and delivery schedules two weeks before the holiday.
Plan team meetings, financial reporting, and contract sign-offs before February 10, 2026.

💼 For Expats and Professionals

HR departments typically issue internal notices about makeup workdays.
Plan travel early — domestic transport tickets sell out weeks in advance.
Remote workers should schedule flexible hours or asynchronous communication during this week.

🧘 For Productivity and Work-Life Balance

The pause during the Spring Festival is a good opportunity to reflect, plan, and reset.
Use the week to:

Revisit your goals for Q1.
Catch up on reading or online learning.
Reconnect with colleagues and family — even if virtually.

📆 Quick Reference Calendar (2026 Spring Festival Week)

Country	Public Holiday Dates	Duration	Note
China	Feb 16–22	7 days	Official 7-day holiday; makeup work Feb 14 & 28
Singapore	Feb 17–18	2 days	Offices reopen Feb 19
Malaysia	Feb 17–18	2–5 days	Varies by region
Vietnam	Feb 15–21	7 days	National closure
Hong Kong / Taiwan	Feb 17–20	3–5 days	Shorter for private sector

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (Voice Search Optimized)

🔹 When is the 2026 Spring Festival?

The 2026 Spring Festival runs from February 16 to 22, celebrating the Year of the Horse.

🔹 How long will offices close in China?

Most offices and factories will close for seven days, with work resuming Monday, February 23, 2026.

🔹 Will foreign companies in China follow the same schedule?

Yes, almost all companies — including foreign-invested ones — follow China’s national public holiday system.

🔹 Do other countries celebrate during this time?

Yes. Singapore, Malaysia, Vietnam, Hong Kong, and Taiwan all observe similar holidays around the same week.

🔹 How can professionals plan work before the festival?

Finish important tasks by February 10, and confirm logistics or shipping at least two weeks early.

💡 Productivity Tip: Plan Early, Rest Fully

The Spring Festival reminds us that productivity is not only about work — it’s also about rest and reflection.
By preparing early, professionals can enjoy peace of mind during the holiday while ensuring business continuity.

As the Year of the Horse begins, may your projects move forward with steady energy and balance.