National Day of the People’s Republic of China 2012
The National Day of the People’s Republic of China is a public holiday for the people in China to celebrate their national day. It is celebrated on October 1 every year to commemorate the declaration of the founding of PRC on a ceremony in Tianamen Square, Beijing in 1949. Each year, this national day is observed in China, Hong Kong, and Macau.
When is China’s National Day 2012?
China National Day 2012 falls on Monday, 1 October 2012.
When is China’s National Day 2013?
China National Day 2013 falls on Tuesday, 1 October 2013.
China’s National Day Celebration
During the National Day of the People’s Republic of China, many kinds of celebrations including fireworks and concerts are arranged by the government. Portraits of some leaders are attached in some public places garnished with many decorations and festive themes. Some large parades and firework displays are arranged in most cities of China, Hong Kong, and Macau.
Since China’s National Day is the beginning of one Golden Week in PRC, many Chinese have a short vacation with the destination of both domestic and overseas. Thus, travel fares during China’s National Day are usually inflated up to two or three times. Although most businesses and schools are closed during China’s National Day Golden Week, post offices, restaurants, and shops are usually open to meet consumers’ needs.
Happy China’s National Day 2012 !
Monday, September 03, 2012 | 0 Comments
Queensland Public Holidays 2013
As one of the states in Australia, Queensland observed its own public holidays. Public holidays observed in Queensland are based on Holidays Act 1983. Queensland celebrates at least 11 public holidays a year.
Most workers in Australia including Queensland are granted days off during public holidays. Since the implementation of Fair Work Act 2009 and the modern awards in 2010, employees required to work during public holidays must be paid at a penalty rate of about 2.5 times (double time and a half) the regular payment.
Since the year of 2011, the government in Queensland decide that when a holiday falls on Sunday, the following Monday will be considered as an additional holiday, not a substitute holiday anymore.
Starting from 2012, the Queen’s birthday in Queensland will be observed on the first Monday of October to align with the other states. Before 2012, the Queen’s birthday in Queensland was celebrated on the second Monday of June.
Below is the list of Queensland 2013 public holidays calendar. Please note that the calendar provided below is based on an estimate. We do not and cannot guarantee the accuracy of the calendar.
List of 2013 Public Holidays in Queensland
New Year’s Day
The first day of the first month in Gregorian (Western) calendar
Tuesday, 1 January 2013
Australia Day
Commemorates the arrival of the First Fleet from England to Australia
*Monday, 28 January 2013
Good Friday
Commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus Christ
Friday, 29 March 2013
Easter Saturday
The day before Easter Sunday
Saturday, 30 March 2013
Easter Monday
The day after Easter Sunday
Monday, 1 April 2013
Anzac Day
Commemorates the citizens who have served Australia (including those who died) during wars
(considered as non-trading hours in Queensland)
Thursday, 25 April 2013
Labour Day
Celebrates the achievement of all workers in Queensland
Monday, 6 May 2013
Royal Queensland Show / Brisbane Ekka Show
Celebrates the annual agricultural show of Queensland
(only in Brisbane)
Wednesday, 14 August 2013
Queen’s Birthday
Celebrates the birthday of British Monarch
Monday, 7 October 2013
Christmas Day
Celebrates the birthday of Jesus Christ
Wednesday, 25 December 2013
Boxing Day
The day after Christmas
Thursday, 26 December 2013
*Australia Day 2013 falls on Saturday, 26 January 2013. Thus, the following Monday will be considered as a substitute holiday.
Happy Queensland Holiday 2013!
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Taiwan Public Holidays 2013 Calendar
Most public holidays in Taiwan are regulated based on the traditional Chinese festivals observed every year. The only Chinese-non-related holiday observed in this country is Taiwan Republic Day which falls in coincidence with the New Year’s Day.
The list of 2013 Taiwan public holidays are available below. Please note that this is not an official Taiwan public holidays calendar, but only an estimate. Therefore, we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information available.
2013 Public Holidays in Taiwan (Republic of China)
Below is the list of Taiwan 2013 holidays:
Taiwan Republic Day / Founding Day / New Year’s Day
Founding of Republic of China in 1912
Tuesday, 1 January 2013
Chinese New Year’s Eve
The day before Chinese New Year
Saturday, 9 February 2013
Chinese New Year
1st day to the 3rd day of the 1st lunar month according to Chinese lunar calendar
Sunday, 10 February 2013
Monday, 11 February 2013
Tuesday, 12 February 2013
*Wednesday, 13 February 2013 (*4th day of Chinese New Year observed as a holiday since the 1st day falls on Sunday)
Peace Memorial Day
Commemoration of 228 Incident or 228 Massacre regarding anti-government move in 1947
Thursday, 28 February 2013
The Combined Holidays Between Woman’s Day and Children Day
Celebrated since 2011 as a campaign to increase the low birth-rate in Taiwan
Thursday, 4 April 2013
Qingming Festival (Tomb Sweeping Day)
Celebrated on the 15th day from the Spring Equinox – Qing ming Festival
Wednesday, 5 April 2013
Dragon Boat Festival / Dragon Festival / Dumping Festival
5th day of the 5th month according to the Chinese lunar month
Wednesday, 12 June 2013 – Dragon Boat Festival
Mid-Autumn Festival / Moon Festival / Mooncake Festival / Lantern Festival
Popular lunar harvest festival celebrated by Chinese and Chinese origin people
Thursday, 19 September 2013
National Celebration Day / Double Tenth Day
Celebration of the start of Wuchang uprising in 1911
Thursday, 10 October 2013
Happy Taiwan Holidays 2013!
Monday, September 03, 2012 | 0 Comments
Northern Territory Public Holidays 2013
Being one main territory of Australia, Northern Territory observes its own public holidays in addition to the National ones. Every year, the citizens of Northern Territory celebrates 11 public holidays .
Northern Territory recognizes a substitute holiday whenever a certain public holiday falls on Saturday or Sunday. During these public holidays, most workers are given time off with a regular payment.
There is no provision which requires employers to pay an additional payment for the workers working on public holidays. Yet, the employers may receive penalty rate of payment for working on public holidays based on the contracts of employments agreed before.
The list of Northern Territory 2013 public holidays calendar is available below. However, the calendar provided is only an estimate. The accuracy of the information on the calendar cannot be guaranteed.
List of 2013 Public Holidays in Northern Territory
New Year’s Day
The beginning of the year according to Gregorian (Western) calendar
Tuesday, 1 January 2013
Australia Day
Celebrates the arrival of the First Fleet from England to Australia
^Monday, 28 January 2013
(Australia Day 2013 falls on Saturday, thus, Monday is considered as substitute holiday)
Good Friday
Commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus Christ
Friday, 29 March 2013
Easter Saturday
The day after Good Friday
Saturday, 30 March 2013
Easter Monday
The day after Easter Sunday
Monday, 1 April 2013
Anzac Day
Commemorates the citizens who have served Australia during wars
Thursday, 25 April 2013
May Day
Celebrates the achievement of all workers in Northern Territory
Monday, 6 May 2013
Queen’s Birthday
Celebrates the birthday of British Monarch
Monday, 10 June 2013
Picnic Day
An extra day of rest for workers in Northern Territory
Monday, 5 August 2013
Christmas Day
Celebrates the birthday of Jesus Christ
Wednesday, 25 December 2013
Boxing Day
The day after Christmas
Thursday, 26 December 2013
Happy Northern Territory Holiday 2013!
Sunday, September 02, 2012 | 0 Comments
Ninoy Aquino Day 2012
Ninoy Aquino Day is a special non-working day in Philippines to commemorate the assassination of Benigno “Ninoy” Aquino Jr. on 12 August 1983. People in Philippines observe Ninoy Aquino Day on the anniversary of Benigno Aquino’s assassination date every year. The assassination of Benigno Aquino was the beginning of many rallies in Philippines that led to the collapse of Philippines government led by President Ferdinand Marcos.
When is Ninoy Aquino Day 2012?
Ninoy Aquino Day 2012 falls on Tuesday, 21 August 2012.
Background of Ninoy Aquino Day
Benigno Aquino was a political figure of Philippines who opposed Philippines government led by President Ferdinand Marcos. Through the party of Lakas ng Bayan (LABAN), Benigno Aquino actively criticized the way Ferdinand Marcos ruled the country. He was imprisoned in Philippines for about 7 until 8 years but allowed to get a medication in the United States after suffered a heart attack during his imprisonment.
Staying in the US for three years, Benigno Aquino came back to his country to challenge the incumbent Ferdinant Marcos for the 1984 elections. Benigno Aquino was shot to death when he arrived on Manila International Airport (now Ninoy Aquinoy International Airport) on 21 August 1983. The observance of Ninoy Aquino Day was regulated through the Republic Act 9256 signed by President Gloria Macapagal-Aroyyo on 25 February 2004.
Ninoy Aquino Day 2012 Celebration
Since Ninoy Aquino Day is a special non-working day, many Filipinos use the day to gather with family and friends and get relaxed from the busy daily routines. Some people who experienced the hard time for democracy in Philippines commemorates the day solemnly by recalling and honoring what people have done to establish democracy in their country.
At first, President Gloria Macapagal-Aroyyo decided to observe Ninoy Aquino Day on the nearest Monday to the date of Ninoy Aquino’s assassination in order to create long weekend and boost Philippines tourism. However, President Benigno Aquino III change Ninoy Aquino Day back to its actual date in 2010.
Wish you a happy Ninoy Aquino Day 2012 !
Sunday, September 02, 2012 | 0 Comments
