2026 China Stock Market Holiday Calendar: Shanghai and Shenzhen Trading Days Announced

2026 China Markets Trading Schedule The Shanghai and Shenzhen stock exchanges, China's most significant financial hubs, are under the spotlight for global investors regarding the 2026 holiday calendar.
Long-term public holidays, particularly the Spring Festival (Lunar New Year) and National Day, are among the key factors directly impacting trading volume and investment strategies in these markets.
Spring Festival Holiday and Reopening Date Due to the Spring Festival holiday in 2026, there will be an extended break in trading on Chinese markets.
According to the official schedule, the holiday period will begin on Monday, February 16, 2026, and conclude on Monday, February 23, 2026.
Trading on the Shanghai and Shenzhen stock exchanges will resume on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, following the end of the holiday.
Financial analysis experts point out that liquidity shifts and sharp price volatility can occur in the markets before and after such long holiday periods.
Investors are expected to plan their positions and risk management by taking the holiday calendar into account.