According to the Public Holiday Arrangement of China in 2017, please be noted that the visa office will be CLOSED on the following days:

New Year:     2nd January (Monday)
Spring Festival: 27th January (Friday),30th January (Monday)
1st Feburary (Wednesday)
QingMing Day: 3rd April (Monday)
Labour Day:   1st May (Monday)
DuanWu Day:  29th May (Monday)
National Day:  2nd October(Monday),4th October(Wednesday),6th October (Friday)
As usual, long queues will be expected in the first two working days after the holiday period. Applicants are kindly advised not to choose these day for non-emergent matters.
                                  
                                     Visa Office
                                December 22, 2016