About China National Day (国庆节)
China's National Day falls on October 1, marking the proclamation of the People's Republic in 1949 from Tiananmen Gate. The countdown above tracks the days until the next one — and until Golden Week, the seven-day national holiday that follows.
Golden Week is one of the largest annual movements of people on Earth: hundreds of millions of trips by rail, road and air as families travel and tourist sites overflow. Beijing marks the day with flag-raising at dawn on Tiananmen Square and, in major anniversary years, grand parades.
China National Day always falls on October 1, so the countdown above rolls forward to the next year once the date has passed. The holiday is fixed by law and pairs with adjusted working days to create the full Golden Week break, making it one of the most anticipated dates on the Chinese calendar. Add this countdown to your own page to track the days until National Day and the start of Golden Week.
Upcoming dates
| 2026 | Thursday, October 1, 2026next |
| 2027 | Friday, October 1, 2027 |
| 2028 | Sunday, October 1, 2028 |
| 2029 | Monday, October 1, 2029 |
| 2030 | Tuesday, October 1, 2030 |
FAQ
When is China's National Day?
October 1 every year, beginning the week-long Golden Week national holiday.
What is Golden Week?
The seven-day holiday from October 1 — China's biggest travel week alongside Lunar New Year, with hundreds of millions of trips.
What does the day commemorate?
The founding of the People's Republic of China, proclaimed by Mao Zedong on October 1, 1949.
How long is the China National Day holiday?
The official public holiday runs about seven days as Golden Week, combining National Day with neighbouring weekends and adjusted workdays.