National Day in China
In 2026, National Day falls on Thursday, 1 October 2026.
Photo by Conor Murphy on UnsplashUpdated 24 Sep 2026
About National Day
National Day of the People's Republic of China commemorates the founding of the nation in 1949. It is a major public holiday celebrated across the country with large-scale military parades, flag-raising ceremonies, and public fireworks displays. The day serves as a symbol of national pride and unity for all Chinese citizens.
National Day dates in China
Observance dates for National Day across a 10-year window (2023-2031).
| Year | Date | Day | Holiday |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 Oct 2023 | Sunday | National Day |
| 2024 | 1 Oct 2024 | Tuesday | National Day |
| 2025 | 1 Oct 2025 | Wednesday | National Day |
| 2026This year | 1 Oct 2026 | Thursday | National Day |
| 2027 | 1 Oct 2027 | Friday | National Day |
| 2028 | 1 Oct 2028 | Sunday | National Day |
| 2029 | 1 Oct 2029 | Monday | National Day |
| 2030 | 1 Oct 2030 | Tuesday | National Day |
| 2031 | 1 Oct 2031 | Wednesday | National Day |
1 Oct 2023
Sunday · National Day
1 Oct 2024
Tuesday · National Day
1 Oct 2025
Wednesday · National Day
1 Oct 2026
Thursday · National Day
1 Oct 2027
Friday · National Day
1 Oct 2028
Sunday · National Day
1 Oct 2029
Monday · National Day
1 Oct 2030
Tuesday · National Day
1 Oct 2031
Wednesday · National Day
