In the golden autumn season, the gentle breeze brings coolness and the osmanthus flowers are fragrant. In October 2025, China will usher in a special holiday—the National Day and Mid-Autumn Festival meet together again. This is not only a rare and long break, but also carries the warm combination of family and country feelings and traditional culture.
Double Festival Meets, Holiday Doubled
According to company arrangement, YRO 2025 double festival holiday time is:
October 1 (Wednesday) to October 6 (Monday), a total of 6 days! September 28 (Sunday) work as normal ~
If this brings you inconvenience, please kindly understand.
Origin and Significance of National Day
National Day is an important day to commemorate the founding of the People’s Republic of China. On October 1, 1949, the People’s Republic of China was proclaimed, and since then, this day has carried the glory of the country and the dreams of the nation. This is a moment of national celebration and tribute to our great motherland.
Origin and Customs of Mid-Autumn Festival
The Mid-Autumn Festival originated in ancient times, became popular in the Han Dynasty, and took shape in the Tang Dynasty. It is a comprehensive collection of seasonal customs in autumn. This festival originated from the worship of celestial phenomena and evolved from the ancient autumn evening moon worship.
The Mid-Autumn Festival has been associated with folk customs such as moon worship, moon appreciation, eating mooncakes, viewing lanterns, admiring osmanthus flowers and drinking osmanthus wine since ancient times. These customs have been passed down to this day and continue to thrive. The Mid-Autumn Festival, with its full moon symbolizing family reunion, conveys people’s longing for their hometown and loved ones, and they pray for a bountiful harvest and happiness. It has become a rich and precious cultural heritage.
Holiday Activity Recommendations
- Participate in Traditional Folk Activities
Enjoy moon viewing, eat mooncakes, make lanterns with family, and experience Mid-Autumn traditional customs.
- Visit Cultural Attractions
Do you want to walk into a three-dimensional Chinese landscape painting? Suzhou gardens are such an existence. Small bridges and flowing water, pavilions and towers, every corner is perfect for photos. Come and feel the exquisite slow life of the ancients, absolutely worth the trip!
- Watch the Tiananmen Flag Raising Ceremony
Watching the flag-raising ceremony at Tiananmen Square is a solemn and meaningful experience in the hearts of many Chinese people. In the early morning, people from all over gather to wait for the national flag to rise. This moment condenses respect and sincere feelings for the country. The guard of honor’s steps, the sounding of the national anthem, and the slowly rising five-star red flag convey the spirit of unity, struggle, and hope.
- Experience Natural Scenery
The autumn scenery of Changbai Mountain is very charming. The mountain forests present rich colors, the first snow on the mountain top contrasts with the colorful woods, and you can also experience volcanic hot springs. It is recommended to arrange your trip reasonably and not miss this season suitable for sightseeing.
Whether you choose to go home and reunite with your family or travel to experience different customs and cultures, I hope you can relax and create wonderful memories during this rare Double Festival holiday.
Wish everyone a happy, peaceful and fulfilling holiday in advance! Wish everyone a happy National Day, a healthy Mid-Autumn Festival and a reunion of family and the moon! 🎈
