Shenyang (China) – Nagoya (Japan) route of China Southern airline is opened.

Country’s borders status

WHO declares monkeypox outbreak a public health emergency of international concern. Monitoring the situation! 08/15/2024

Updates on visa requirements

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.

National holidays in China in 2024

Public holidays and festivals in China in 2024. Non-working days:

• January 1, Monday: New Year (新年);
• from February 10 to February 17, from Saturday to Saturday: Chinese New Year (春節);
• March 8, Friday: International Women’s Day (国际妇女节);
• April 4 to April 6, Thursday to Saturday: Zinmin (清明節);
• May 1, Wednesday: Day of International Solidarity of Workers (中国青年日);
• May 4, Saturday: China youth day (国际儿童节);
• June 1, Saturday: International Children’s Day (国际儿童节);
• June 10, Monday: Feast of dragon boats (端午).
• August 1, Thursday: 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 15 to September 17, from Sunday to Tuesday: Feast of mid -autumn (中秋節);
• September 10, Sunday: Teacher’s Day (教师节);
• October 1 to October 7, Tuesday to Monday: The day of education of the PRC (中国教育日).

Bridge holidays in China in 2024:

after Zinmin, the working day is April 7 (Sunday), the celebration of Day of International Solidarity of Workers will last 5 days: from May 1 to May 5, from Wednesday to Sunday, and April 28 (Sunday) and May 11 ( Saturday) are working days, September 14 (Saturday) before the Mid-Autumn Festival is working day, September 29 (Sunday) and October 12 (Saturday) are working days.

Country’s borders status

WHO declares monkeypox outbreak a public health emergency of international concern. Monitoring the situation! 08/15/2024

National holidays in Japan in 2024

Public holidays and festivals in Japan in 2024. Non-working days:

• January 1, Monday: New Year (元日);
• January 2, Tuesday: New Year (元日);
• January 3, Wednesday: New Year (元日);
• January 8, Monday: Coming of Age Day (成人の日);
• February 12, Monday: Day of the national foundation (国立財団の日);
• February 23, Friday: The birthday of the emperor (天皇誕生日);
• March 20, Wednesday: Day of spring equinox (春馬の日);
• April 29, Monday: Showa Day (ソバの日);
• May 3, Friday: Constitution day (憲法記念日);
• May 4, Saturday: Day of greenery (緑の日)
• May 6, Monday: Children’s Day (こどもの日);
• July 15, Monday: Marine Day (海の日);
• August 12, Monday: Mountain Day (山の日);
• September 16, Monday: Respect for the Aged Day (老年敬意の日);
• September 23, Monday: Autumn equinox day (秋のエクイノックスデー);
• October 14, Monday: Sports Day (スポーツの日);
• November 4, Thursday: Culture Day (文化の日);
• November 23, Saturday: Labor Thanksgiving Day (仕事に感謝の日);
• December 31, Tuesday: New Year (新年).