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Spring Festival Golden Week holiday

Welcome the fresh blooms and vibrant celebrations of Spring Festival Golden Week holiday! A week brimming with cultural delights and festivities.

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February 2027

Last updated February 7, 2026 · by the Holiday Calendar Team

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YEARLY DATESpring Festival Golden Week (CNY + 0, 7d)

OBSERVED INChina

CATEGORYCulture

SUBCATEGORYAsian Heritage

INTRO

Introduction

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Welcome the vibrant start of the Spring Festival Golden Week holiday beginning on February 9th! This week of jubilation is filled with boisterous celebrations and cultural delights. Originating in 2000, it is one of the most significant holidays in China, intended to help expand the domestic tourism market and allow people time to make long-distance family visits. The Spring Festival Golden Week crescendos with the Lantern Festival, a magical night of lantern displays, dragon dances, and sweet rice dumplings. So, let's rejoice in the explosion of joy, unity and cultural pride that this week-long celebration brings!

TIMELINE

Spring Festival Golden Week holiday Timeline

Golden Week Origin

The Spring Festival Golden Week was introduced by the Chinese government as a measure to boost domestic tourism.

First Major Bloom

The holiday sees its first major tourist boom, showcasing its potential as a tool to stimulate China's domestic economy.

Family Reunions Trend

The emphasis of Golden Week begins shifting towards family reunions rather than mere tourism, leading to massive urban-rural migration within China.

Record-Breaking Year

China witnesses record-breaking travel statistics, with over 700 million people reportedly travelling during Golden Week 2012.

Impact of COVID-19

The Spring Festival Golden Week sees a significant decline in domestic tourism due to the COVID-19 pandemic, causing a reevaluation and adaptation of the holiday's traditions.

GET INVOLVED

How to Celebrate Spring Festival Golden Week holiday

Travel domestically

One of the main purposes of the Golden Week is to stimulate domestic tourism. So this year, consider celebrating by taking a trip to discover the hidden treasures of your own country. Be it nature, culture, or cuisine, there is probably a lot to explore and appreciate right under your nose.

PARTICIPATE

Participate in glow-in-the-dark activities

The Lantern Festival is one of the highlights of the Golden Week. To celebrate it, gather friends and family for a nighttime lantern release. You can also create other glow-in-the-dark activities such as hula hoop contests or nighttime tag.

TRY

Try the foods of the holiday

Each Chinese festival has its special foods and the Spring Festival Golden Week is no exception. Plan a night where you cook (or order in) Tangyuan (sweet rice dumplings), Yuanxiao (traditional lantern festival dish), or dumplings, all staples of this holiday time.

ENJOY

Enjoy traditional cultural activities

Golden Week is a time to embrace tradition. Enjoy traditional Chinese dance or music performances, try your hand at Chinese paper cutting or calligraphy, or learn more about the fascinating tales and lore associated with the Spring Festival.

FOCUS

Focus on family and togetherness

Above all, the Spring Festival Golden Week is a time to be with family and loved ones. Plan family gatherings, games and heartwarming activities that foster closeness and appreciation. Remember, it's not so much about what you do but who you do it with that counts!

WHY THIS DAY MATTERS

Why We Love Spring Festival Golden Week holiday

Encouragement to Explore

Emphasizing on domestic tourism, people are encouraged to explore their own country during Golden Week. This provides an excellent opportunity to learn more about our local heritage, discover natural wonders, or unearth hidden cultural gems, sparking a sense of adventure and appreciation for our own country.

An Emphasis on Cultural Connection

One of the main reasons we love this holiday is because of its deep ties to Chinese culture. It is a week filled with vibrant, traditional festivities like the Lantern Festival, dragon dances, and the making of sweet rice dumplings that teach us about a rich and enduring cultural heritage.

A Time for Family and Togetherness

Golden Week encourages spending time with loved ones. Loved ones come together to engage in a myriad of activities from cooking popular holiday dishes to participating in traditional Chinese arts. The focus on family ties and unity is a key reason why we value this holiday so much.

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