National Day of the Republic of China (Taiwan)2026 · Date · History · Messages
Current Taiwan government holiday information lists October 10 as National Day, and Presidential Office historical material connects the date to the Wuchang Uprising of October 10, 1911.
About National Day of the Republic of China (Taiwan)
The National Day of the Republic of China (Taiwan), commonly associated with Double Ten, is observed on October 10.
Current official Taiwan government holiday information lists October 10 as National Day.
Why National Day of the Republic of China (Taiwan) matters
In interpreting National Day of the Republic of China (Taiwan), the day is a civic or national observance whose documented meaning comes from its historical date rationale and current official recognition, not from endorsement of any current political position.
History of National Day of the Republic of China (Taiwan)
Presidential Office historical material connects the date to the Wuchang Uprising on October 10, 1911, which began the Xinhai Revolution.
The recurring National Day is a later commemorative/state observance; this guide does not treat the 1911 uprising itself as proof of a particular first annual National Day edition.
Current government sources continue to list and observe October 10 as National Day.
How the observance developed
This timeline uses documented milestones from reviewed sources. Missing stages are left out rather than guessed.
Wuchang Uprising
The event became the historical basis associated with the recurring October 10 National Day.
Republic of China (Taiwan) public institutions
MOFA, MOL and the Presidential Office currently publish National Day/holiday/historical material; this is an institutional-description field, not a sovereignty judgment.
What the evidence establishes
Confirmed institutional roles and milestones are shown first. Details that could not be established from the reviewed sources are listed separately below.
7 fields not established in reviewed sources
Predecessor and precursor observances
Earlier or merged observances are kept separate from former names and later institutional actions.
Also known as
Taiwan: National Day / Double Ten day
How to Observe National Day of the Republic of China (Taiwan)
Use current official schedules for ceremonies, cultural events, transport or closures because annual programs can change.
Learn the documented 1911 historical basis from primary or official historical material.
Share greetings using the official observance name or Double Ten wording while respecting different identities and viewpoints.
Keep the observance separate from attempts to settle current sovereignty, recognition or cross-strait political disputes.
For public gatherings or travel, follow current local safety and access guidance.
National Day of the Republic of China (Taiwan) Facts
National Day is observed on October 10.
Taiwan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Ministry of Labor currently recognize the holiday.
Presidential Office historical material connects October 10 to the 1911 Wuchang Uprising.
The guide does not infer an original creator or first recurring edition from the 1911 event alone.
Nothing in this guide adjudicates sovereignty, diplomatic recognition or cross-strait status.
National Day of the Republic of China (Taiwan) Messages
Wishing communities observing Double Ten a safe and meaningful day.
May October 10 be an occasion for respectful cultural and historical learning.
Wishing everyone taking part in October 10 events an enjoyable and respectful day.
Topic and context
What this page does not assume
- Keep the source-defined country, community, organizer or institutional scope; do not silently broaden it.
- Do not treat the title alone as proof of government recognition or public-holiday status.
- Do not add a creator, founding story or origin claim unless the supporting evidence establishes it.
- Remembrance Civic Context Care.
Evidence & sources
Sources used across the guide are gathered here. Labels show how each source supports the page, and contextual references are kept separate from primary evidence.
Office of the President, Republic of China (Taiwan) — Double Ten historical exhibit (opens in a new tab)
Official Government
Taiwan Ministry of Foreign Affairs — country/holiday information (opens in a new tab)
Official Government
Taiwan Ministry of Labor — national holidays (opens in a new tab)
Official Government
Understand it, compare it, then explore further
Start with the most common factual questions, then compare closely related observances and explore useful connections.
Frequently asked questions
When is National Day of the Republic of China (Taiwan)?
10 October annually The documented recurrence rule is: 10 October.
Does National Day of the Republic of China (Taiwan) fall on the same date every year?
Yes. It uses a fixed annual date unless stronger evidence changes the pattern.
Is National Day of the Republic of China (Taiwan) an official public holiday?
The reviewed sources verify it within this scope: Taiwan / national day. That recognition does not by itself make it a statutory public holiday; the site only makes public-holiday claims when reliable evidence explicitly does so.
Who established or recognizes National Day of the Republic of China (Taiwan)?
The documented basis is: Current Taiwan government holiday information lists October 10 as National Day, and Presidential Office historical material connects the date to the Wuchang Uprising of October 10, 1911.. Supporting evidence includes Taiwan Ministry of Foreign Affairs — country/holiday information. The site does not infer a separate creator or founder unless reviewed evidence establishes one.
Is National Day of the Republic of China (Taiwan) international or country-specific?
This observance is specific to Taiwan. Its fuller verified scope is: Taiwan / national day.
How is this page verified?
The factual information is checked against reviewed sources, including the date pattern, scope and institutional history. This page was checked on 2026-09-23.
When is the National Day of the Republic of China (Taiwan)?
It is observed on October 10.
Why is it called Double Ten?
The name refers to the date, the tenth day of the tenth month.
What historical event is associated with October 10?
Official Presidential Office material connects the date to the Wuchang Uprising of October 10, 1911, which began the Xinhai Revolution.
Is October 10 a current national holiday?
Yes. Current official Taiwan government holiday information lists October 10 as National Day.
Does this guide take a position on sovereignty or cross-strait status?
No. It reports the observance as named and documented by the cited Taiwan government sources without adjudicating political or sovereignty disputes.
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