China has extended visa-free travel for citizens of 45 countries until the end of 2026.

Issuance of all types of visas is resumed.

• Visa exemption for nationals of Japan with a normal passport is suspended.
• Visa exemption for nationals of Brunei Darussalam and Singapore with a normal passport resumed.

Public holidays and festivals in China in 2025. Non-working days:

• January 1, Wednesday: New Year (新年);
• from January 28 to February 4, from Tuesday to Tuesday: Chinese New Year (春節);
• March 8, Saturday: International Women’s Day (国际妇女节);
• April 4, Friday: Zinmin (清明節);
• May 1, Thursday: Day of International Solidarity of Workers (中国青年日);
• May 4, Sunday: China youth day (国际儿童节);
• June 1, Sunday: International Children’s Day (国际儿童节);
• from May 31 to June 2, from Saturday to Saturday: Feast of dragon boats (端午).
• August 1, Friday: The day of the creation of the People’s Liberation Army of China (创建中国人民解放军的那天);
• September 10, Wednesday: Teacher’s Day (教师节);
• October 1 to October 8, Wednesday to Wednesday: The day of education of the PRC (中国教育日);
• October 6, Monday: Feast of mid -autumn (中秋節).