The National Day holiday ended on Oct 7, but Saturday, Oct 10, is a designated workday. This week's updates also include the Rolex Shanghai Masters, new high-speed ferry schedules, and a concert by a German boys' choir.

Cold Dew solar term

Oct 8 marks Cold Dew, or hanlu, the 17th of China's 24 solar terms and the fifth of autumn.

It is the first solar term whose Chinese name contains the character for "cold", reflecting the drop in temperatures as autumn progresses.

Oct 10 is a working day

The National Day holiday ran from Oct 1 to 7. Saturday, Oct 10, is a designated working day under the adjusted holiday schedule.

Rolex Shanghai Masters underway

The 2026 Rolex Shanghai Masters runs from Oct 5 to 18 at the Qizhong Tennis Center in Minhang district. Match schedules may be adjusted in the event of extreme heat. Spectators can check venue screens, text messages, or information booths for the latest schedules.

Read more: 2026 Rolex Shanghai Masters: What to expect

More major sporting events in October

Other major events include the 2026 Tour of Chongming Island UCI Women's WorldTour (Oct 9–11), the 2026 Tissot UCI Track World Championships (Oct 14–18), the FISE World Series Shanghai (Oct 15–18), and the World Table Tennis for Health Festival (Oct 20–25).

Read more: Sporting events in Shanghai from October to December

Winter ferry timetable takes effect Oct 8

Shanghai's high-speed ferries are operating on a winter timetable from Oct 8, 2026, to Feb 28, 2027.

The timetable covers five high-speed ferry routes, including Nanmen–Baoyang, Baozhen–Baoyang, and Wusong–Xinhe. Services on other routes remain unchanged.

Note: Around the winter solstice, the last departure on the Nanmen–Baoyang route will be temporarily adjusted due to shorter daylight hours. Changes will be announced in advance. Passengers can call 021-6969-3666 for the latest service information.

Shanghai International Light Festival continues

The third Shanghai International Light Festival runs from Sept 17 to Oct 16, featuring light installations and performances at venues across the city, including parks, waterfronts, historic towns, and commercial areas. Event dates and hours vary by venue.

Dresden boys' choir concert

When: Oct 10

Where: Shanghai Poly Grand Theatre (上海保利大剧院)

Knabenchor Dresden, a boys' choir from Germany, will perform German and Austrian classical choral works, film soundtracks, and folk songs from around the world, including a specially arranged version of the Chinese folk song Jasmine Flower.

Sources: General Office of the Shanghai Municipal People's Government, Shanghai Municipal Administration of Sports, Shanghai Poly Grand Theatre, and official event organizers