BEIJING — The State Council, China’s cabinet, announced major holiday dates for 2015 on Dec 16.

New Year’s Day: Jan 1 — Jan 3, with Jan 4 (Sunday) as a working day.

Spring Festival (Chinese Lunar New Year): Feb 18 — Feb 24.

Feb15 (Sunday) and Feb 28 (Saturday) are working days.

Qingming (Tomb-Sweeping Day): April 5 — April 6.

Workers Day: May 1 — May 3.

Duanwu (Dragon Boat Festival): June 20 — June 22

Mid-Autumn Festival: Sept 27

National Day: Oct 1 to Oct 7, with Oct 10 (Saturday) as a working day.

The State Council urged all departments to make preparations for people’s safety during holiday periods.