🇨🇳 China
National Day
Next observed on Thursday, 1 October 2026.
When is National Day in 2026?
Thursday, 1 October 2026
Counting down to National Day
What National Day marks

A national day is a day on which celebrations mark the statehood or nationhood of a state or its people. It may be the date of independence, of becoming a republic, of becoming a federation, or a significant date for a patron saint, a ruler or a date in that country's particular history.
Background summarised from Wikipedia — Designated date on which celebrations mark the nationhood of a nation, available under CC BY-SA.
National Day dates: 2026–2031
| Year | Date | Day | Full calendar |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Thursday | China 2026 | |
| 2027 | Friday | China 2027 | |
| 2028 | Sunday | China 2028 | |
| 2029 | Monday | China 2029 | |
| 2030 | Tuesday | China 2030 | |
| 2031 | Wednesday | China 2031 |
Frequently asked
When is National Day in 2026?
National Day falls on Thursday, 1 October 2026 in China.
What day of the week is National Day 2026?
National Day 2026 falls on a Thursday, 1 October 2026.
When is National Day in 2027?
National Day falls on Friday, 1 October 2027.
Where is National Day observed?
Observed nationally in China.
What does National Day celebrate?
Designated date on which celebrations mark the nationhood of a nation. A national day is a day on which celebrations mark the statehood or nationhood of a state or its people. It may be the date of independence, of becoming a republic, of becoming a federation, or a significant date for a patron saint, a ruler or a date in that country's particular history.