Chinese workers are expressing frustration online regarding mandatory “make-up” workdays leading up to the Golden Week holiday break. Social media platforms are filled with complaints about insufficient rest as employers require employees to work additional days. This practice effectively diminishes the intended benefit of the holiday, leaving workers feeling exhausted and resentful. Many are lamenting the lack of genuine time off to spend with family or pursue personal interests. The situation highlights ongoing concerns about work-life balance and labor practices in China. This dissatisfaction is particularly poignant ahead of a major national holiday intended for leisure and travel, Golden Week. The online outcry suggests growing worker unrest over extended working hours.