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Remember history, honour the fallen, cherish peace and build the future. On these days a banner appears at the top of every page; on the National Memorial Day the whole site turns grey.

January1

1
New Year's DayA new year begins and everything is renewed.

February2

No fixed commemorations this month

March3

5
Learn from Lei Feng DayOn 5 March 1963, Mao Zedong called on the nation to “learn from Comrade Lei Feng”.
12
Tree Planting DayClear waters and green mountains are as valuable as gold and silver.

April4

15
National Security Education DayNational security is the foundation of national rejuvenation.
24
China Space DayOn 24 April 1970, China launched its first satellite, Dong Fang Hong 1.

May5

1
International Workers' DayLabour is glorious, and working people are the most beautiful.
4
Youth DayThe May Fourth Movement of 1919: patriotism, progress, democracy and science.

June6

1
International Children's DayWhen the young are strong, the nation is strong.

July7

1
Founding Day of the Communist Party of ChinaThe CPC was founded in 1921; Hong Kong returned to the motherland on the same day in 1997.
7
Anniversary of the July 7th IncidentThe Marco Polo Bridge Incident of 1937 began the nationwide War of Resistance. Never forget.

August8

1
Army DayThe Nanchang Uprising of 1 August 1927 gave birth to the people's army.

September9

3
Victory DayVictory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War.
10
Teachers' DayA salute to our hard-working teachers.
18
Anniversary of the September 18th IncidentIn 1931 Japan began its invasion of China. Remember history.
30
Martyrs' DayHonouring those who gave their lives for national independence and the people's happiness.

October10

1
National DayThe People's Republic of China was founded on 1 October 1949. May our great motherland prosper!
25
Anniversary of the Chinese People's Volunteers Entering the Korean WarThe Volunteers fought their first battle on 25 October 1950; on the same day in 1971 China's lawful seat in the UN was restored.

November11

No fixed commemorations this month

December12

4
National Constitution DayUphold the spirit and authority of the Constitution.
13
National Memorial Day for Nanjing Massacre VictimsOn 13 December 1937 Japanese troops seized Nanjing and murdered 300,000 Chinese. Remember history, cherish peace.
20
Macao Return DayMacao returned to the motherland on 20 December 1999.
26
Birthday of Mao ZedongMao Zedong was born on 26 December 1893 in Shaoshan, Hunan.

Traditional festivals such as the Spring Festival (1st day of the 1st lunar month), Qingming (around 4–5 April, when people visit martyrs' cemeteries), the Dragon Boat Festival and the Mid-Autumn Festival fall on different dates each year — see Culture.