01-12-08 17:53 in Language Speaking & Learning 
Public Holidays
- New Years Day - January 1st.
- Spring Festival (Chinese New Year) - date varies late January to early February
- International Woman's Day - March 8th. (woman only)
- Labour Day - May 1st.
- National Youth Day - May 4th (for people up to age 28)
- International Children's Day - June 1st.
- National Day - October. 1st. to 3rd.
Festivals
The Spring Festival
Far and away the most important holiday in China is Spring Festival, also known as the Chinese New Year. To the Chinese people it is as important as Christmas to people to the West. The dates for this annual celebration are determined by the lunar calendar rather the Gregorian calendar, so the timing of the holiday varies from late January to early February.
Duanwu - A Day in Memory of a Patriotic Poet
The 5th day of the 5th month of the lunar year is an important day for the Chinese people. The day called "Duan Wu" (meaning Day of the Right Mid-Day) is celebrated everywhere in China. this unique Chinese celebration dates back to earliest times and a number of legends explain its orgin.
The Mid-Autumn Festival
On the 15th day of the 8th month of the lunar calendar, the moon is round and the Chinese people mark their Moon (or Mid-autumn) Festival. The round shape to a Chinese means family reunion. Therefore te Moon Festival is a holiday for members if a family to get together whereever it is possible.
Chongyang Festival
The Chongyang Festival falls on the ninth day of the ninth month of the Chinese lunar calendar, so it is also known as the Double Ninth Festival.
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