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Taiwan : Public Holidays and Bank Holidays 2025 2026 2027

Public Holidays in Taiwan

Taiwan celebrates a variety of public holidays that reflect its rich cultural heritage and history. Many holidays are based on traditional Chinese festivals, while others commemorate significant events in the nation's development. These holidays offer a mix of family reunions, honoring ancestors, and celebrating national achievements.

• Founding Day of the Republic of China
  Celebrated on January 1st (Gregorian calendar), this day marks the establishment of the Republic of China in 1912. It is observed with official ceremonies and patriotic events, reflecting on national pride and history.

• Day off (substituted from 02/08/2025)
  This is a substitute holiday to compensate for a public holiday falling on a weekend, ensuring workers have a day off. The specific date of substitution can vary each year.

• Chinese New Year's Eve
  The eve of the Lunar New Year, a time for family reunions and traditional rituals to welcome the new year. It usually involves a big family dinner, cleaning the house to sweep away bad luck, and setting off firecrackers.

• Chinese New Year
  Spanning several days (usually a week), this is the most important traditional holiday in Taiwan based on the lunar calendar. It celebrates the beginning of a new year with family gatherings, festivals, dragon dances, and giving red envelopes as good luck tokens.

• Peace Memorial Day
  Observed on February 28th, this day commemorates the 228 Incident of 1947, a tragic event in Taiwan's history. It is a day of remembrance and reflection on peace and democratic values, often observed with memorial services.

• Children's Day (observed)
  Celebrated on April 4th or the nearest weekday, this day honors children and childhood. Schools typically participate with activities focused on children’s rights and well-being.

• Children's Day; Tomb Sweeping Day
  Children's Day (April 4th) is coupled with Tomb Sweeping Day (Qingming Festival) on April 5th. Tomb Sweeping Day is dedicated to paying respects to ancestors by cleaning graves and making offerings.

• Dragon Boat Festival (observed)
  This festival, observed on the 5th day of the 5th lunar month, commemorates the poet Qu Yuan. Traditionally, people race dragon boats and eat zongzi (sticky rice dumplings wrapped in leaves).

• Dragon Boat Festival
  The actual day of the festival includes dragon boat races, eating special foods, and various cultural activities to ward off evil and celebrate heritage.

• Mid-Autumn Festival
  Held on the 15th day of the 8th lunar month, this festival celebrates the harvest and the full moon. Families gather to admire the moon and eat mooncakes, symbolizing unity and prosperity.

• National Day
  Celebrated on October 10th, also known as Double Ten Day, it marks the start of the Wuchang Uprising that led to the ROC's founding. Festivities include parades, fireworks, and cultural performances.

• Tomb-Sweeping Day
  Observed on April 5th (or nearest weekday), this traditional day is set aside for families to honor their ancestors by cleaning graves, offering food, and burning incense.

• Peace Memorial Day (observed)
  When this holiday falls on a weekend, it is observed on the nearest weekday to provide a day off for reflection and remembrance of the 228 Incident.

• National Day (observed)
  Similar to other observed holidays, when the National Day falls on a weekend, the following weekday is designated for public observance and celebration.

• Chinese New Year (observed)
  Some days of the extended Chinese New Year holiday may be observed on adjacent weekdays to accommodate work schedules and ensure time for celebration.

• Founding Day of the Republic of China (observed)
  When this day falls on a weekend, it is observed on the next working day, allowing citizens to participate in ceremonies and commemorate the nation's founding properly.

Site officiel de référence

• Taiwan Government Portal - Public Holidays