​In 2025, China will witness a rare alignment of two of its most meaningful holidays—National Day and the Mid-Autumn Festival. One celebrates the founding of the People’s Republic of China, a day of pride and unity; the other is a festival steeped in centuries-old traditions of family reunion, poetry, and moonlight. Together, they form an extraordinary eight-day holiday that will blend patriotism with personal connection, collective memory with intimate family gatherings, and the nation’s “golden” strength with the moon’s “silver” beauty.

China’s National Day, known as 国庆节(Guóqìngjié) in Chinese, is a major holiday celebrated on October 1st every year to commemorate the founding of the People's Republic of China (PRC) in 1949. This important day is marked with grand festivities, including military parades, fireworks, and cultural performances across the country.