The official holiday calendar for 2012 is now out for your perusing pleasure. While it may seem similar to any other year, there are a few big differences of which to take note: First, besides the Dragon Boat Festival, we'll be required to "make up" days on the bookending weekends for all of the other holidays this year. And as keeping track of all of those Saturday/Sunday work day exchanges can get a bit complicated, why not make your life a bit easier by printing this calendar out and taping it up on your fridge or by your desk? Second, because Mid-Autumn Festival (September 30th, 2012) and National Day (October 1st, 2012) are very close this year, China will celebrate these two holidays together, during an eight-day mega-holiday bash of sorts.

Below is the full list of the State Council approved vacation days for New Year's Day, Spring Festival, Qingming Festival, Labour Day, Dragon Boat Festival, Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day holiday in 2012:

1) New Year's Day (元旦):
January 1-3rd, 2011. 3-day holiday. Work on December 31st 2011 (Saturday).

2) Spring Festival (春节):
January 22-28th, 2012. 7-day holiday. Work on January 21st (Sunday) and January 29th (Saturday).

3) Qingming Festival (清明节):
April 2-4th, 2012. 3-day holiday. Work on March 31st (Saturday) and April 1st (Sunday).

4) Labor Day (劳动节):
April 29th to May 1st, 2012. 3-day holiday. Work on April 28th (Saturday).

5) Dragon Boat Festival (端午节):
June 22-24th, 3-day holiday.

6) Mid-Autumn Festival (中秋节) and National Day (国庆节):
September 30th to October 7th. 8-day holiday. Work on September 29th (Saturday).
 

Related links
Spring Festival – Customs and Origins
Dragon Boat Holiday - What's the Story?
Legends of Mid-Autumn Day

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