China
- ISO
- CN
- Region
- Asia
- Capital
- Beijing
Holiday
New Year's Day
A Shanghai Bund countdown welcomes the Gregorian new year with lights along the waterfront.
What people do
- Join countdown celebrations to welcome the new year.
- Take the public holiday to rest and gather with family.
Why it matters
Observed on 1 January, the public holiday marks the first day of the Gregorian calendar year.