Child's day in China
Child's day in China is held on June 1. This event in the first decade of the month June is annual.
Children’s Day was first started by Reverend Dr. Charles Leonard, a pastor of a church in the US, in June 1856. Dr. Leonard had initially named the day ‘Rose Day,’ though it later became known as ‘Flower Sunday’ and, eventually, ‘Children’s Day.’ Since 1950, many countries have recognized June 1 as The International Day for Protection of Children.
Children’s Day in China was first recognized in 1949 after the State Council dedicated a half-day off for all primary schools across the country in June. The holiday has been extended to a full day since 1956.