Statutory holidays by date. The swapped working weekends the State Council sets each year are not included.
China Public Holidays 1997
Date
Day
Holiday
Jan 1
Wednesday
New Year's Day
Feb 7
Friday
Spring Festival
Feb 8
Saturday
Spring Festival (day 2)
Feb 9
Sunday
Spring Festival (day 3)
May 1
Thursday
Labour Day
Oct 1
Wednesday
National Day
Oct 2
Thursday
National Day (day 2)
Observances in 1997
Common days that are not public holidays: schools and businesses stay open.
Date
Day
Holiday
Feb 21
Friday
Lantern Festival
Mar 8
Saturday
International Women's Day
May 4
Sunday
Youth Day
Jun 1
Sunday
Children's Day
Aug 9
Saturday
Qixi Festival
Sep 10
Wednesday
Teachers' Day
Oct 10
Friday
Double Ninth Festival
Printable 1997 calendar with holidays
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Questions and answers
How many public holidays are in China in 1997?
China has 7 public holidays in 1997 in this list: New Year's Day (January 1), Spring Festival (February 7), Spring Festival (day 2) (February 8), Spring Festival (day 3) (February 9), Labour Day (May 1), National Day (October 1) and National Day (day 2) (October 2).
Can I print a 1997 calendar with Chinese holidays?
Yes. The calendar on this page already shows Chinese holidays. Press Print or Download PDF, or switch to a month view to print one month at a time.