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Qingming Festival in China
Qingming Festival is China's Tomb-Sweeping Day, a traditional occasion for honoring and tending to ancestors' graves. See the exact date for China above.
Next Qingming FestivalMonday, April 5, 2027
Most recentSunday, April 5, 2026
Public holiday?Yes
History
Qingming Festival is China's Tomb-Sweeping Day, a traditional occasion for honoring and tending to ancestors' graves.
How it's celebrated
It is a public holiday in China — government offices, schools, and most businesses close for the day.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Qingming Festival a public holiday in China?
Yes — Qingming Festival is a public holiday in China.
What does Qingming Festival commemorate?
Qingming Festival is China's Tomb-Sweeping Day, a traditional occasion for honoring and tending to ancestors' graves.