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.Connect with Us:For more insights and updates, subscribe to China & Hong Kong Compliance Essentials.We are happy to take any questions you may have. How to reach Kristina Koehler-Coluccia, Head of Business Advisory:Schedule a call here: https://meetings.hubspot.com/kristina12Email: [email protected] on WeChat with ID: kncolucciaThank you for tuning in!