1. New Year's Day 

New Year's Day is one of the public holidays in China and people usually have 3 days off. Although it's not a traditional festival in China, most malls are decorated during this holiday and the shops launch sales promotions. 

2. Chinese New Year (Spring Festival) 

The Spring Festival is China's most important festival and holiday. People enjoy a week's holiday for family reunions, and many traditions and activities are pursued during that time. 

In terms of travel, Chinese New Year is one of the low seasons for tourism, yet it's one of the best times for experiencing Chinese culture. 

3. The Qingming Festival 

In China, the Qingming Festival is also called Tomb-Sweeping Day. Chinese people enjoy 3 days off. It's a time for worshipping ancestors and starting to enjoy the greenery of spring. 

4. Labor Day (May Day) 

Chinese people have a 5-day holiday in Labor Day. This is one of the peak time for travel during the year. 

5. The Dragon Boat Festival 

The Dragon Boat Festival, also known as the Duanwu Festival, is a traditional cultural festival in China. There are 3 days off for Chinese people. 

Some of the most traditional customs include dragon boat racing, eating sticky rice dumplings (zongzi), hanging Chinese mugwort and calumus, drinking realgar wine, and wearing perfume pouches. 

6. The Mid-Autumn Festival 

The Mid-Autumn Festival is the second most important festival in China. People have 3 days off. 

It's also known as the Moon Festival or the Mooncake Festival. Some of the most traditional customs include family gatherings, admiring the full moon, eating mooncakes, and lantern lighting. 

7. National Day  

Chinese people have a week off in early October each year for the China National Day. The celebration commemorates the founding of the People’s Republic of China, which was established on October 1st, 1949.  This is also a peak period for tourism since many people use this holiday to travel with their families.