According to the national statutory holiday schedule, the holiday arrangement for the 2026 Qingming Festival is as follows
TIME：April 4th to April 6th
AbouttheQingmingFestival
Qingming Festival is a solar term that reflects the phenological changes in nature. During this season, the sun shines brightly, plants and trees sprout, and flowers bloom, presenting a vibrant scene in nature.
1.Worship and tomb sweeping
Qingming Festival is an ancient festival of the Chinese nation, which is not only a solemn festival for tomb sweeping and ancestor worship, but also a joyful festival for people to get close to nature, go for outings and enjoy the fun of spring.
According to old customs, when sweeping graves, people would bring items such as wine, food, fruits, paper money, etc. to the cemetery, offer food sacrifices in front of their loved ones' graves, burn the paper money, cultivate new soil for the grave, and then fold a few tender green willow branches and insert them into the grave, then kowtow and pay respects.
2.Planting willow branches on Qingming Festival; Planting willows during the Tomb-Sweeping Festival
On Qingming Festival, everyhousehold in the Yellow River Basin.Huai River Basin, Yangtze River Basinand other areas plants willow trees attheir doorstep and hangs paper moneyin front of their tombs.
3.Eat green glutinous rice balls; Eat qingtuanzi
During the Qingming Festival, there is a custom of eating Qingtuanzi in Jiangnan. Qingtuanzi is still an essential food used by people in the Jiangnan region to worship their ancestors. Therefore, Qingtuanzi is particularly important in the folk customs of Jiangnan.
Holiday management; Vacation management; Leave management
Every international student should scan the following QR code by Wechat and report your plan. the account number is your passport number, the original password is ZJHUat0086. Do not log in by your wechat or cellphone number. Reminder Every time you leave huzhou you should scan the QR code, rewrite and update your plan.
Wherever you are, please keep your phone and WeChat available, closely follow the notices issued by the school, and respond in a timely manner. If you encounter difficulties or need help, please inform your college teacher promptly.
To ensure a safe holiday, students are reminded to pay attention to the following during the vacation:
1、Do not engage in any drug-related activities. Violators will be severely punished. In China, substances like marijuana, opium, heroin, methamphetamine, morphine, and cocaine are considered drugs. Drug use in China is a serious illegal act, and smuggling, trafficking, transporting, or manufacturing drugs are considered serious criminal offenses.
2、Illegal work is prohibited. Foreign nationals working in China without the required work permit and work-related residence documents are engaging in illegal employment.
3、Safeguard your cash and valuables. Mobile phones, laptops, digital cameras, etc., should be carried with you or entrusted to someone for safekeeping. When leaving, make sure to lock doors, windows, drawers, and the room to prevent theft
4、Before leaving your dormitory, check the safety of water and electricity use.Ensure that faucets are turned off and power is cut off to prevent fires, electric shocks, and other safety accidents.
5、Pay attention to traffic safety while returning to your country or during travel. If you need to use transportation, choose a licensed vehicle and fasten your seatbelt.
6、Be cautious of various types of scam texts or calls. Do not give your personal account information to any strangers who call. Never disclose any card or verification code information to callers with unknown identities.
7、Comply with Chinese laws, regulations, and school rules. Do not organize or engage in illegal activities.
8、Pay attention to fire safety. Do not smoke indoors or use open flames. Cut off the power supply of electrical equipment when leaving the room. Do not put the wiring board on the bed to avoid igniting the bedding and causing fire. Please avoid using illegal electrical appliances, namely, electric blankets, immersion water boilers , etc.
9、During the holiday period, please pay attention to weather changes. Pay attention to weather warnings, take preventive measures, avoid safety hazards caused by severe weather, and ensure personal and property safety.