National Day of the Republic of China
The National Day of the Republic of China, also referred to as Double Ten Day or Double Tenth Day, is a public holiday on 10 October, now held annually as national day in the Republic of China. It commemorates the start of the Wuchang Uprising on 10 October 1911 which ultimately led to the collapse of the imperial Qing dynasty, ending 2,133 years of imperial rule of China since the Qin dynasty and establishment of the Republic of China on 1 January 1912. The day was once held as public holiday in mainland China during the Mainland Period of the ROC before 1949. The subsequent People's Republic of China continues to observe the Anniversary of the Xinhai Revolution at the same date but not as a public holiday, which put more emphasis on its revolutionary characteristics as commemoration of a historical event rather than celebration to the founding of the Republic of China.
Generalissimo and former president Chiang Kai-shek presiding over the 1966 Double Ten celebrations.
The 1950 Double Ten celebration.
Students holding Sun Yat-sen placards during the 1965 Double Ten celebration.
Republic of China Army M41 light tanks in front to the Presidential Office during the 1966 Double Ten celebration.
Public holidays in Taiwan
The following are considered holidays in Taiwan. Some are official holidays, and some are not:
New Year's fireworks around Taipei 101.