How often do National Day and Mid-Autumn Festival fall on the same day?
Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day fall on the same day, such as 1982 and 2001 before 2012, and then 2020 and 2031 after that. Every 19 years or so, Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day coincide.
In 2001, the National Day on October 1st in the solar calendar and the Mid-Autumn Festival on the 15th day of the eighth lunar month were on the same day; 19 years earlier, in 1982, the National Day and Mid-Autumn Festival also coincided; 19 years earlier, in 1963, the Mid-Autumn Festival was on October 2nd, only one day apart.
In 2001, the National Day on October 1st in the solar calendar and the Mid-Autumn Festival on the 15th day of the eighth lunar month were on the same day; 19 years earlier, in 1982, the National Day and Mid-Autumn Festival also coincided; 19 years earlier, in 1963, the Mid-Autumn Festival was on October 2nd, only one day apart.
What are the customs of National Day?
1. Holiday
Since 1999, National Day has been the "Golden Week" holiday in mainland China. The statutory holiday for National Day is 3 days, and by adjusting the previous and next weekends, it becomes a total of 7 days off. In mainland China's overseas institutions and enterprises, the holiday is 3-7 days; Macao Special Administrative Region is 2 days, and Hong Kong Special Administrative Region is 1 day.
2. Military Parade
During the period from 1950 to 1959, large-scale celebration activities were held every year on National Day, and of course, military parades were also an essential part. Later, due to the implementation of the policy of frugality in building the country, the regulation changed to "small celebrations every five years and big celebrations every ten years, with military parades held during major celebrations." Each military parade has made progress, innovation, and improvement.
During the military parade, we can see a festive procession composed of ethnic minorities, who wear their traditional costumes, singing and dancing into the venue to express blessings to the people of the country. There are also student groups with innocent smiles showing the vitality of China's young generation.
For the Chinese nation, the customs of National Day inevitably include military parades. Since the founding of the People's Republic of China and the display of troops, subsequent military parades have become an essential part of the National Day celebration and have become a custom. As National Day is a legal holiday for the Chinese people, whether children, adults, or the elderly, they are all in a state of rest on this day.
Many families choose to travel or go shopping outside on National Day, and during this festival, many malls will also offer discounts and other promotional activities. On this day, you can feel a joyful and harmonious atmosphere.
3. Flag Raising Ceremony at Tiananmen Square
The flag-raising ceremony is carried out every day, but on National Day, it receives special attention. The raising of the Five-Star Red Flag of the People's Republic of China is inspiring to the people. Watching the Five-Star Red Flag fluttering in the wind on the special day marking the formal independence and revival of the country has become a national custom.
Since 1999, National Day has been the "Golden Week" holiday in mainland China. The statutory holiday for National Day is 3 days, and by adjusting the previous and next weekends, it becomes a total of 7 days off. In mainland China's overseas institutions and enterprises, the holiday is 3-7 days; Macao Special Administrative Region is 2 days, and Hong Kong Special Administrative Region is 1 day.
2. Military Parade
During the period from 1950 to 1959, large-scale celebration activities were held every year on National Day, and of course, military parades were also an essential part. Later, due to the implementation of the policy of frugality in building the country, the regulation changed to "small celebrations every five years and big celebrations every ten years, with military parades held during major celebrations." Each military parade has made progress, innovation, and improvement.
During the military parade, we can see a festive procession composed of ethnic minorities, who wear their traditional costumes, singing and dancing into the venue to express blessings to the people of the country. There are also student groups with innocent smiles showing the vitality of China's young generation.
For the Chinese nation, the customs of National Day inevitably include military parades. Since the founding of the People's Republic of China and the display of troops, subsequent military parades have become an essential part of the National Day celebration and have become a custom. As National Day is a legal holiday for the Chinese people, whether children, adults, or the elderly, they are all in a state of rest on this day.
Many families choose to travel or go shopping outside on National Day, and during this festival, many malls will also offer discounts and other promotional activities. On this day, you can feel a joyful and harmonious atmosphere.
3. Flag Raising Ceremony at Tiananmen Square
The flag-raising ceremony is carried out every day, but on National Day, it receives special attention. The raising of the Five-Star Red Flag of the People's Republic of China is inspiring to the people. Watching the Five-Star Red Flag fluttering in the wind on the special day marking the formal independence and revival of the country has become a national custom.
