Gregorian Date
October 1, 1996
Lunar Date
8/19
Day of Week
Tuesday
Chinese National Day marks the proclamation of the People's Republic of China by Mao Zedong on October 1, 1949, at Tiananmen Square in Beijing. The date was designated a public holiday in December 1949. The surrounding Golden Week travel holiday was introduced in 1999.
Chinese National Day (国庆节) celebrates the founding of the People's Republic of China on October 1, 1949. It marks the beginning of the Golden Week holiday.
Celebrations include flag-raising ceremonies at Tiananmen Square, fireworks, parades, and a week-long national holiday known as Golden Week — one of the busiest travel periods in the world.
Guo Qing Jie Kuai Le (Happy National Day)
Regional delicacies and banquet foods
During Golden Week, hundreds of millions of travelers take to trains and flights across China. Having reliable transit gear, power adapters, and organizers ensures smooth, stress-free journeys.
Exploring China as an international visitor, expat, or student during National Day is deeply rewarding. These acclaimed guidebooks and history books provide essential cultural context and practical travel insights for non-Chinese readers.
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