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Chinese Provinces Add Spring and Autumn School Breaks to Boost Spending

Published: Feb. 24, 2026 5:36 p.m. GMT+8

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Several Chinese provinces are introducing three-day spring and autumn breaks for primary and secondary schools, as authorities seek to stimulate service spending by creating new windows for family travel.

Jiangsu and Anhui have included the breaks in recent government work reports, following 2025 central government guidance encouraging regions to adjust school calendars to support consumption.

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Several Chinese provinces, including Jiangsu, Anhui, and Zhejiang, are adding three-day spring and autumn school breaks to boost service spending and family travel.
Jiangsu's 2026 schedule links spring break with Tomb-Sweeping Day for a six-day holiday; teaching time remains unchanged.
The breaks aim to encourage off-peak tourism while some parents express concerns about work schedule coordination.

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