Public Holidays in Taiwan
Upcoming Holidays
- Feb16
Chinese New Year's Eve
In 10 daysPublic - Feb17
Chinese New Year
In 11 daysPublic - Feb18
The second day of the Chinese New Year
In 12 daysPublic
Holiday Calendar
January(1 holiday)
- 1ThuFounding of the Republic of ChinaPublic
February(8 holidays)
- 4WedFarmer's DayObservance
- 16MonChinese New Year's EvePublic
- 17TueChinese New YearPublic
- 18WedThe second day of the Chinese New YearPublic
- 19ThuThe third day of the Chinese New YearPublic
- 20FriThe forth day of the Chinese New YearPublic
- 21SatChinese New Year HolidayPublic
- 28SatPeace Memorial DayPublic
March(6 holidays)
- 3TueLantern FestivalObservance
- 3TueTourism DayObservance
- 8SunInternational Women's DayObservance
- 12ThuArbor DayObservance
- 20FriEarth God's BirthdayObservance
- 29SunYouth DayObservance
April(4 holidays)
- 4SatChildren's DayPublic
- 5SunTomb Sweeping DayPublic
- 6MonTomb Sweeping Day (substitute day)PublicSubstitute
- 6MonKuan Yin's BirthdayObservance
May(6 holidays)
- 1FriGod of Medicine's BirthdayObservance
- 1FriLabour DayObservance
- 4MonLiterary DayObservance
- 9SatMatsu's BirthdayObservance
- 10SunMother's DayObservance
- 24SunBuddha's BirthdayObservance
June(4 holidays)
- 3WedOpium Suppression Movement DayObservance
- 19FriDragon Boat FestivalPublic
- 27SatKuan Kung's BirthdayObservance
- 27SatCheng Huang's BirthdayObservance
August(3 holidays)
- 8SatFather's DayObservance
- 19WedQixi FestivalObservance
- 27ThuGhost FestivalObservance
September(4 holidays)
- 1TueJournalist' DayObservance
- 3ThuArmed Forces DayObservance
- 25FriMid-Autumn FestivalPublic
- 28MonTeachers' DayObservance
October(4 holidays)
- 10SatNational Day / Double Tenth DayPublic
- 18SunDouble Ninth FestivalObservance
- 21WedOverseas Chinese DayObservance
- 25SunTaiwan Retrocession DayObservance
November(2 holidays)
- 12ThuSun Yat-sen's BirthdayObservance
- 23MonSaisiat FestivalObservance
December(2 holidays)
- 21MonDongzhi FestivalObservance
- 25FriConstitution DayObservance
Holiday Types
About National Holidays in Taiwan
Public holidays in Taiwan. These are designated non-working days when most businesses, schools, government offices, and financial institutions are closed. Understanding these holidays is essential for planning business operations, travel itineraries, and personal time off.
Holiday planning tips: Consider booking accommodations and transportation well in advance for major holidays. Many locals take extended vacations during key holiday periods, which can affect availability of services and create opportunities for longer breaks by strategically using your vacation days.
Maximize Your Vacation Days with Taiwan Public Holidays 2026-2027
This strategic holiday planner shows how to combine 14 public holidays in Taiwan with your annual leave for extended vacations and long weekends. Create the perfect work-life balance by optimizing your time off around these key dates.