Even though most of the world recognizes the People's Republic of China as "China", Taiwan, officially the Republic of China, continues to celebrate January 1 as Republic Day, marking the official founding day of the Republic of China (ROC) in 1911.

When is Republic Day?

Republic Day is celebrated on January 1 every year.

The following is the list of Republic Day from 2020 to 2039.

The History of Republic Day?

After the Wuchang Uprising on October 10, 1911, which began the Xinhai Revolution, the Qing Dynasty quickly lost control.

On January 1, 1912, the Republic of China (ROC) was formally proclaimed in Nanjing, replacing over 2,000 years of imperial rule. Dr. Sun Yat-sen was inaugurated as the provisional president of the ROC. This event marked the creation of the first democratic republic in Asia, founded on the principles of nationalism and the people's livelihood.

After the Chinese Civil War, the ROC government retreated to Taiwan in 1949.

While the ROC lost control of mainland China to the People's Republic of China (PRC), it continued to operate in Taiwan under its original constitution, national symbols and calendar. The government in Taiwan still officially regards January 1, 1912 as the founding day of the nation, the beginning of the ROC's existence.