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When is Dragon Boat Festival 2026?
Dragon Boat Festival falls on different dates around the world in 2026. The first is Friday, June 19, 2026 and the last is Sunday, June 21, 2026, across 3 countries.
Dragon Boat Festival Holiday is a national holiday in China
Also listed as Dragon Boat Festival Holiday.
See June 19 on the world mapDragon Boat Festival 2026 by country
| Country | Date |
|---|---|
| 🇨🇳 China端午节 | June 19Friday |
| 🇭🇰 Hong Kong SAR China端午節 | June 19Friday |
| 🇹🇼 Taiwan | June 19Friday |
| 🇨🇳 ChinaDragon Boat Festival Holiday | June 20Saturday |
| 🇨🇳 ChinaDragon Boat Festival Holiday | June 21Sunday |
Questions about Dragon Boat Festival
- When is Dragon Boat Festival in 2026?
- It depends on the country. In 2026 it falls on June 19, June 20 and June 21. The table above shows the date for each country.
- Which countries celebrate Dragon Boat Festival?
- Dragon Boat Festival is marked in 3 countries: China, Hong Kong SAR China and Taiwan.
- Is Dragon Boat Festival a public holiday?
- Yes, it's a public holiday in China, Hong Kong SAR China and Taiwan. Elsewhere it may be an observance or a regional holiday, so check the table for each country.
Other holidays around the same time
- June Solstice June 21
- Labour Day March 2
- Independence Day January 1
- Mother's Day February 8
- Father's Day January 4
- National Day February 4
- Constitution Day January 7
- Victory Day January 2
- Emancipation Day March 22
- Muharram June 15
- Liberation Day January 1
- King's Birthday April 20