National Day in China marks the anniversary of the victory of Chinese Communist forces in 1949, and the formation of the People's Republic of China. It is a 2 day legal holiday in the People's Republic of China, being observed on October 1st, and October 2nd.

Shortly after the end of the WWII in 1945, a civil war broke out in China between the Communist Party led by Mao Zedong, and the Nationalist Party led by Chiang Kia-shek. On October 1, 1949 Mao's Zedong's Communist forces defeated the Nationalists. Chiang Kia-shek and his remaining followers were banished from mainland China. The victorious Communist then formed the People's Republic of China, with Mao Zedong as its first leader.

Note: This holiday is one of Calendar Mine's over 500 built-in observances. Dates for the above holiday are calculated accurately for any location on the globe.

See Also

Holiday Catalogue

Chinese Traditional Holidays