Taiwan National Day 2027
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About the event
10 October marks Double Ten Day, commemorating the Wuchang Uprising of 1911 that began the Xinhai Revolution and led to the founding of the Republic of China. The day became central in Taiwan because the Republic of China government relocated there after losing the Chinese Civil War on the mainland in 1949.
Taipei's central ceremony includes speeches, parade and performances.
Why this day
10 October marks Double Ten Day, commemorating the Wuchang Uprising of 1911 that began the Xinhai Revolution and led to the founding of the Republic of China. In Taiwan it remains the main national day of the Republic of China state.
The day became central in Taiwan because the Republic of China government relocated there after losing the Chinese Civil War on the mainland in 1949. The holiday now carries layers of republican history, Taiwanese democracy and contested international status.
Today Double Ten is marked with a presidential ceremony, parade, military displays, performances, flags and fireworks in Taipei. Visitors see red-blue-white symbols, school and civic groups, and a public mood that blends state ceremony with Taiwanese democratic identity.
Across Taiwan, the day is also a holiday for travel, night markets, family meals and fireworks. Beef noodle soup, bubble tea, temple life and local pride make the national story feel distinctly Taiwanese.
Timeline
- 1911Wuchang Uprising begins the Xinhai Revolution
- 1949Republic of China government relocates to Taiwan
- 1996First direct presidential election held in Taiwan
Key figures
Stay for the event
Check-in 9 Oct, check-out 11 Oct 2026 — 2 nights around 10 October 2026. Change the dates to stay longer.
AREA
Find stays in TaipeiGetting there
- Celebratednationwide
- CapitalTaipei
- Time zoneNST (UTC+8)
Host country
- Currency: New Taiwan dollar
- Language: Chinese
- Driving: on the right
- Capital: Taipei
- Phone: +886
- Emergency: 112
- Electricity: 110 V, 60 Hz, plugs A/B
What to eat
Rich broth with wheat noodles, beef shank and pickled greens.
Braised pork over rice, one of Taiwan's great comfort dishes.
Egg, oysters and starch sauce from Taiwan's night markets.
Steamed bun filled with pork belly, peanuts and pickled greens.
Flaky fried flatbread eaten as a snack or breakfast.
Buttery pastry filled with pineapple jam, often given as a gift.
What to drink
Tea with milk and tapioca pearls, invented in Taiwan.
High mountain teas are central to Taiwanese tea culture.
Classic local lager served at meals and night markets.
Culture & traditions
Taipei's central ceremony includes speeches, parade and performances.
Fireworks and light displays mark the holiday in major cities.
Food markets are everyday symbols of Taiwanese public life.
Processions, drums and deity statues show local religious culture.
Coming years
Taiwan National Day 2028
- Tuesday 10 October 2028Next event date
Taiwan National Day 2029
- Wednesday 10 October 2029Event date
Taiwan National Day 2030
- Thursday 10 October 2030Event date