Qingming Festival
Qingming, or Tomb Sweeping Day, is the Chinese festival in early April when families tend ancestors' graves and remember the dead.
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Last checked19 October 2026
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About the day
Qingming falls on the solar term of the same name, usually 4 or 5 April, and is a public holiday in mainland China. The State Council set a three day holiday from 4 to 6 April in 2026. The 2027 holiday has not yet been announced and is expected around 5 April.
Dates for the next three years
| Year | Date | Where | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Monday 5 April 2027 | International | Provisional until the organiser confirms |
Where this information comes from
- Notice of General Office of State Council on public holidays in 2026
- Gov.cn, Public holidays for 2025
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