China's public holidays include New Year's Day, National Day (Golden Week), plus movable dates like Lunar New Year.
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China's public holidays include New Year's Day, National Day (Golden Week), plus movable dates like Lunar New Year.
Banks, government offices, and many local shops commonly close on public holidays in China — worth planning cash withdrawals and paperwork around them.
Some do — Lunar New Year shift every year based on the lunar or Easter-based calendar, so always confirm the exact date for your travel year.
Not necessarily — some travelers enjoy the festive atmosphere, but expect closures at some businesses and potentially packed transport or fully booked restaurants as locals travel too.