China Tax Filing and Payment Deadlines for 2026
China’s State Taxation Administration has released the official tax filing and payment deadlines for the 2026 tax year. The announcement confirms how standard filing dates are adjusted when public holidays or weekends affect the normal filing period.
These rules apply to taxes that are filed and paid on a monthly or quarterly basis and normally need to be declared within 15 days after the end of each tax period.
China’s Tax Filing and Payment Deadlines in 2026
For most months in 2026, the tax filing and payment deadline remains the 15th of the month.
This standard deadline applies unless an official holiday or weekend requires an extension.
Extended Tax Filing Deadlines in 2026
The calendar below provides a visual overview of the official tax filing and payment deadlines for 2026, including standard deadlines and approved extensions.
In 2026, several filing deadlines are officially extended due to holidays or weekends:
- January filing deadline is extended to January 20 due to the New Year holiday.
- February filing deadline is extended to February 24 due to the Spring Festival holiday period.
- March filing deadline is extended to March 16 because the 15th falls on a Sunday.
- April filing deadline is extended to April 20 due to the Qingming Festival holiday.
- May filing deadline is extended to May 22 due to the Labor Day holiday.
- August filing deadline is extended to August 17 because the 15th falls on a Saturday.
- October filing deadline is extended to October 26 due to the National Day holiday.
- November filing deadline is extended to November 16 because the 15th falls on a Sunday.
- For June, July, September, and December, the filing deadline remains the 15th of the month.
Who Should Pay Attention to These Deadlines
These deadlines apply primarily to companies registered in China that are required to file and pay taxes on a monthly or quarterly basis under China’s tax administration system.
The announcement does not list specific tax types. It only clarifies the filing and payment deadlines for all applicable taxes that follow the monthly or quarterly filing cycle.
Can Deadlines Change Locally
The tax authority has also confirmed that in special circumstances, local tax bureaus may adjust filing deadlines. Any changes must be reported to the State Taxation Administration.
Because of this, businesses should always check local tax bureau notices and not rely on a single calendar alone.
Tax deadlines in China do not have to be complicated. With the right local support, filings can be handled smoothly and on time.
If you want help managing your tax filings in China, our team is happy to discuss your situation.
Janet Shi
Accounting and Tax Manager | Sapience Pro
