Army Day in China
In 2026, Army Day falls on Saturday, 1 August 2026.
Photo by Hennie Stander on UnsplashUpdated 16 Jul 2026
About Army Day
Army Day, also known as People's Liberation Army Day, commemorates the 1927 Nanchang Uprising against the Kuomintang. It serves as a national celebration to honor the founding and history of the Chinese armed forces. Military parades and commemorative events are frequently held to mark the service of personnel.
Army Day dates in China
Observance dates for Army Day across a 10-year window (2023-2031).
| Year | Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 Aug 2023 | Tuesday | Army Day |
| 2024 | 1 Aug 2024 | Thursday | Army Day |
| 2025 | 1 Aug 2025 | Friday | Army Day |
| 2026This year | 1 Aug 2026 | Saturday | Army Day |
| 2027 | 1 Aug 2027 | Sunday | Army Day |
| 2028 | 1 Aug 2028 | Tuesday | Army Day |
| 2029 | 1 Aug 2029 | Wednesday | Army Day |
| 2030 | 1 Aug 2030 | Thursday | Army Day |
| 2031 | 1 Aug 2031 | Friday | Army Day |
1 Aug 2023
Tuesday · Army Day
1 Aug 2024
Thursday · Army Day
1 Aug 2025
Friday · Army Day
1 Aug 2026
Saturday · Army Day
1 Aug 2027
Sunday · Army Day
1 Aug 2028
Tuesday · Army Day
1 Aug 2029
Wednesday · Army Day
1 Aug 2030
Thursday · Army Day
1 Aug 2031
Friday · Army Day
