China’s 2026 Public Holidays: Compliance, Overtime, and Year-End Planning Essentials

In this episode of Hong Kong and China Compliance Essentials, host Kristina Koehler-Coluccia breaks down China’s 2026 public holiday calendar — and why it’s far more than just a schedule of days off.

From Golden Weeks to Chinese New Year compliance checkpoints, Kristina explores how public holidays can create both operational challenges and compliance risks for foreign-invested companies in China.

👉 You’ll learn:

• The key public holidays in 2026 and their impact on operations.
• Why Chinese New Year marks a critical period for year-end audits, tax filings, and annual inspections.
• How to navigate adjusted working days and calculate overtime pay correctly.
• Practical tips to plan ahead, stay compliant, and manage payroll costs effectively.

Whether you’re managing a WFOE, representative office, or joint venture in China, this episode will help you prepare for the year ahead — minimizing disruption and maximizing compliance.

Check out our blog post for more details: https://www.woodburnglobal.com/post/china-s-2026-public-holiday-calendar 

🎧 Tune in to stay one step ahead of China’s compliance calendar.

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