People's governments of all provinces, autonomous regions and municipalities directly under the central government, ministries and commissions under the State Council, and organizations directly under the State Council:
With the approval of the State Council, the specific arrangements for the holidays of new year's day, Spring Festival, Qingming Festival, labor day, Dragon Boat Festival, Mid Autumn Festival and national day in 2018 are hereby notified as follows.
I. New Year's Day: it's off on January 1, and it's continuous with the weekend.
2. Spring Festival: from February 15 to 21, there are 7 days off. Work on February 11 (Sunday) and February 24 (Saturday).
3. Qingming Festival: from April 5 to 7, there are three days off. Go to work on Sunday, April 8.
4. Labor Day: from April 29 to May 1, there are three days off. Go to work on Saturday, April 28.
5. Dragon Boat Festival: on June 18, the holiday will be held continuously with the weekend.
6. Mid Autumn Festival: it's off on September 24, and it's continuous with the weekend.
7. National Day: from October 1 to 7, there will be 7 days off. September 29 (Saturday), September 30 (Sunday).
During the holidays, all regions and departments shall properly arrange the work of duty, safety and security. In case of major emergencies, they shall timely report and properly handle them according to the regulations, so as to ensure the people to spend the holidays peacefully and safely.
General Office of the State Council
November 30, 2017