National Day
National Day is a national statutory holiday to commemorate the country itself. They are usually the independence of this country, the signing of the constitution, the birthday of the head of state or other significant anniversaries; Some are saints' day, the patron saint of this country.
In 2023, the Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day holidays will be "combined into one", with 8 days off from September 29th to June 6th. 10. During the National Day, highways are free.
Knowledge expansion:
National Day is a national statutory holiday to commemorate the country itself. They are usually the independence of this country, the signing of the constitution, the birthday of the head of state or other significant anniversaries; Some are saints' day, the patron saint of this country.
Although most countries have similar anniversaries, due to complicated political relations, this festival in some countries cannot be called National Day. For example, the United States only has independence day and no national day, but the two have the same meaning.
In ancient China, the emperor's accession to the throne and birthday were called "National Day". Countries all over the world have various bases for determining National Day. According to statistics, 35 countries in the world celebrate the National Day when the People's Republic of China is founded. Cuba, Cambodia, etc. Take the day when the capital is occupied as the National Day. Some countries regard National Independence Day as their national day.
National Day is a feature of modern nation-state, which appears with the emergence of modern nation-state and becomes particularly important. It has become a symbol of an independent country, reflecting the country's state system and polity.
Once the National Day, a special commemorative way, becomes a new and national holiday form, it will carry the function of reflecting the cohesion of this country and nation. At the same time, the large-scale celebration of the National Day is also a concrete manifestation of the government's mobilization and call. Showing strength, enhancing national self-confidence, embodying cohesion and exerting appeal are the three basic characteristics of the National Day celebration.