Taiwan (TW)
A safe, democratic, tech-forward island with excellent public healthcare, dense transit, world-class food culture, and a strong base for East Asia.
Capital: Taipei
Region: Asia
Language: Mandarin Chinese
Currency: TWD (NT$)
Cost of living: Moderate (index 58)
Emergency: 110
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Public Holidays 2026
15 holidays in Taiwan. Some may vary by region.
January 2026
Thu 1
Republic Day Public Holiday
中華民國開國紀念日
National holiday commemorating the founding of the Republic of China on 1 January 1912.
February 2026
Sun 15
Lunar New Year Holiday Public Holiday
農曆春節前夕
Eve of Lunar New Year — government-designated holiday. The extended Lunar New Year period begins. Most businesses begin closing.
Mon 16
Lunar New Year Holiday Public Holiday
農曆春節
Lunar New Year Eve (除夕). Families gather for the reunion dinner — the most important meal of the year.
Tue 17
Lunar New Year Holiday Public Holiday
農曆春節
Lunar New Year Day 1 — Year of the Horse. New year greetings, temple visits, red envelopes (紅包).
Wed 18
Lunar New Year Holiday Public Holiday
農曆春節
Lunar New Year Day 2. Many offices, clinics and banks remain closed.
Thu 19
Lunar New Year Holiday Public Holiday
農曆春節
Lunar New Year Day 3. Heavy intercity transport demand — book tickets well in advance.
Fri 20
Lunar New Year Holiday Public Holiday
農曆春節
Lunar New Year Day 4. Last day of the official holiday period. Many businesses reopen from Day 5 onward.
Fri 27
Peace Memorial Day (observed) Public Holiday
和平紀念日 (補假)
Peace Memorial Day (28 February) falls on Saturday in 2026 — observed Friday 27 February. Commemorates the 28 February Incident of 1947. National holiday; government offices, banks closed.
April 2026
Fri 3
Children's Day Public Holiday
兒童節
Children's Day falls on Saturday Apr 4 in 2026 — observed Friday Apr 3. Note: Apr 3 also coincides with Good Friday in Western calendars (not observed in Taiwan).
Mon 6
Tomb Sweeping Day (observed) Public Holiday
清明節 (補假)
Tomb Sweeping Day (清明節) falls on Sunday 5 April in 2026 — observed Monday 6 April. Families visit and clean ancestral graves; transport demand rises significantly.
May 2026
Fri 1
Labour Day Public Holiday
勞動節
Applies to workers under the Labour Standards Act; government and school schedules may differ.
June 2026
Fri 19
Dragon Boat Festival Public Holiday
端午節
5th day of 5th lunar month. Zongzi (sticky rice dumplings), dragon boat races, and family visits.
September 2026
Fri 25
Mid-Autumn Festival Public Holiday
中秋節
15th day of 8th lunar month. Mooncakes, outdoor barbecues (Taiwanese tradition), and family gatherings.
October 2026
Fri 9
National Day (observed) Public Holiday
國慶日 (補假)
National Day (雙十節/Double Ten, October 10) falls on Saturday in 2026 — observed Friday 9 October. Official ceremonies in Taipei with military parade and presidential address.
Mon 26
Taiwan Retrocession Day (observed) Optional
臺灣光復節 (補假)
Retrocession Day (25 October) falls on Sunday in 2026 — observed Monday 26 October. Status and official observance can vary by year — confirm the official government calendar.
Note: Some holidays in Taiwan apply only to specific regions or states. Check local regulations for your area.