A viral tip sweeping across Chinese social media recently shows how to turn a short autumn break into an extended vacation, with countless travel enthusiasts already mapping out their upcoming trips.
Here is the full breakdown of China’s 2026 autumn public holidays:
The Mid-Autumn Festival falls on September 25 to 27 (Friday to Sunday), offering a 3-day public holiday. Right after it comes the National Day holiday, spanning October 1 to 7 (Thursday to Wednesday), with a 7-day break for the public.
For those who can take three days of annual leave during this short working window, the two separate holiday periods can be perfectly joined together. This simple schedule trick unlocks an uninterrupted 13-day vacation, running from September 25 to October 7, 2026.
This 13-day consecutive break is even longer than China’s regular Spring Festival holiday, creating a perfect window for long-distance travel and in-depth vacation plans.
