Australia Embassy and Consulates in China
Australia Embassy in Beijing, China
Australia Consulate General in Chengdu, China
Australia Consulate General in Guangzhou, China
Australia Consulate General in Hong Kong, China
Australia Consulate General in Shanghai, China
Australia Consulate General in Shenyang, China
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of Australia may close on the following Chinese and Australian holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Orthodox New Year | Wednesday, January 14 | 5 days, 17 hours |
| Isra and Mi'raj | Friday, January 16 | 1 week |
| Australia Day | Monday, January 26 | 2 weeks, 3 days |
| Tu B'Shevat (Arbor Day) | Monday, February 02 | 3 weeks, 3 days |
| Royal Hobart Regatta | Monday, February 09 | 1 month |
| Valentine's Day | Saturday, February 14 | 1 month |
| Spring Festival Eve | Monday, February 16 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Carnival / Shrove Tuesday | Tuesday, February 17 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Chinese New Year (Day 2) | Wednesday, February 18 | 1 month, 1 week |
1. How many Australian Embassies/Consulates are there in China?
Australia currently maintains 6 diplomatic representative offices in China including Beijing, Chengdu, Guangzhou, Hong Kong, Shanghai and Shenyang.
2 - Do Chinese citizens need a visa for Australia?
Chinese citizens are required to obtain a valid visa in order to be allowed entry into Australia. Kindly contact the nearest embassies or consulates of Australia in China for further instructions.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of Australian embassies in China?
The Australian representative offices in China will be closed in observance of the following Chinese and Australian holidays in 2026/2024:
- Orthodox New Year (AU) Wed, Jan 14, 2026 (5 days, 16 hours)
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Time in Australia vs China
Canberra, Australia time is 3:00 hours ahead of Beijing, China