China calendar countdown
National Day is getting closer.
China's National Day falls on 1st October. The official holiday period and make-up workdays are announced separately each year.
Dates for 2026 to 2028 are listed below
National Day in China
The date begins China's National Day period. The official length of time off and any adjusted workdays can change annually.
About National Day in China
On 1 October 1949 Mao Zedong proclaimed the People's Republic of China from the Gate of Heavenly Peace in Beijing. A flag-raising ceremony takes place each morning at Tiananmen Square, drawing huge crowds. The holiday period, often called Golden Week, was introduced in 1999 and has driven mass domestic travel. Large parades are staged on major anniversaries, such as the 70th in 2019.
When is National Day in China?
National Day is fixed on 1 October each year, and the surrounding holiday is set by an annual official notice that may include swapped workdays.
| Calendar | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | Saturday 4 July 2026 | Sunday 4 July 2027 | Tuesday 4 July 2028 |
| Canada | Wednesday 1 July 2026 | Thursday 1 July 2027 | Saturday 1 July 2028 |
| Australia | Monday 26 January 2026 | Tuesday 26 January 2027 | Wednesday 26 January 2028 |
| China | Thursday 1 October 2026 | Friday 1 October 2027 | Sunday 1 October 2028 |
| Japan | Wednesday 11 February 2026 | Thursday 11 February 2027 | Friday 11 February 2028 |
Planning around National Day
Reserve train and flight tickets and hotels as soon as booking opens, and visit major sights early with timed tickets because tourist numbers peak during the week. Work out shifts and childcare cover with the free shift planner, or browse every holiday countdown.
National Day questions
How many days until National Day in China?
The live counter at the top of this page shows the days, hours, minutes and seconds left until the next National Day in China, using the time zone you choose. The dates for 2026 to 2028 are in the table above.
When is National Day in 2027 in China?
In the China calendar, National Day falls on Friday 1 October 2027. The date is different in some other countries, so check the table above for your calendar.
How long is China's National Day holiday?
The government announces the arrangement each year, and recent holidays have lasted around seven or eight days by combining the dates with weekends and adjusted working days. Check the current year's notice.