Public Holidays in Taiwan
Upcoming Holidays
- May1
Labour Day
In 2 daysObservance - May4
Literary Day
In 5 daysObservance - May5
Buddha's Birthday
In 6 daysObservance
Holiday Calendar
January(5 holidays)
- 1WedFounding of the Republic of ChinaPublic
- 28TueChinese New Year's EvePublic
- 29WedChinese New YearPublic
- 30ThuThe second day of the Chinese New YearPublic
- 31FriThe third day of the Chinese New YearPublic
February(6 holidays)
- 1SatThe forth day of the Chinese New YearPublic
- 2SunChinese New Year HolidayPublic
- 4TueFarmer's DayObservance
- 12WedLantern FestivalObservance
- 12WedTourism DayObservance
- 28FriPeace Memorial DayPublic
March(5 holidays)
- 1SatEarth God's BirthdayObservance
- 8SatInternational Women's DayObservance
- 12WedArbor DayObservance
- 18TueKuan Yin's BirthdayObservance
- 29SatYouth DayObservance
April(4 holidays)
- 4FriChildren's DayPublic
- 4FriTomb Sweeping DayPublic
- 12SatGod of Medicine's BirthdayObservance
- 20SunMatsu's BirthdayObservance
May(5 holidays)
- 1ThuLabour DayObservance
- 4SunLiterary DayObservance
- 5MonBuddha's BirthdayObservance
- 11SunMother's DayObservance
- 31SatDragon Boat FestivalPublic
June(3 holidays)
- 3TueOpium Suppression Movement DayObservance
- 8SunKuan Kung's BirthdayObservance
- 8SunCheng Huang's BirthdayObservance
August(2 holidays)
- 8FriFather's DayObservance
- 29FriQixi FestivalObservance
September(4 holidays)
- 1MonJournalist' DayObservance
- 3WedArmed Forces DayObservance
- 6SatGhost FestivalObservance
- 28SunTeachers' DayObservance
October(5 holidays)
- 6MonMid-Autumn FestivalPublic
- 10FriNational Day / Double Tenth DayPublic
- 21TueOverseas Chinese DayObservance
- 25SatTaiwan Retrocession DayObservance
- 29WedDouble Ninth FestivalObservance
November(1 holiday)
- 12WedSun Yat-sen's BirthdayObservance
December(3 holidays)
- 4ThuSaisiat FestivalObservance
- 21SunDongzhi FestivalObservance
- 25ThuConstitution DayObservance
Holiday Types
About National Holidays in Taiwan
Official 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 2025-2026
This strategic holiday planner shows how to combine 13 official 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.