Taiwan Public Holidays 2026
Taiwan observes 13 public holidays in 2026. The table below lists every nationwide holiday with its date and weekday. Regional holidays and non-official observances are marked separately.
2026 at a glance
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January
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February
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March
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April
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May
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June
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July
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August
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September
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October
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November
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December
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All holidays in 2026
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Thursday | Founding of the Republic of China | Public |
| Feb 4 | Wednesday | Farmer's Day | Observance |
| Feb 16 | Monday | Chinese New Year's Eve | Public |
| Feb 17 | Tuesday | Chinese New Year | Public |
| Feb 18 | Wednesday | The second day of the Chinese New Year | Public |
| Feb 19 | Thursday | The third day of the Chinese New Year | Public |
| Feb 20 | Friday | The forth day of the Chinese New Year | Public |
| Feb 21 | Saturday | Chinese New Year Holiday | Public |
| Feb 28 | Saturday | Peace Memorial Day | Public |
| Mar 3 | Tuesday | Lantern Festival | Observance |
| Mar 3 | Tuesday | Tourism Day | Observance |
| Mar 8 | Sunday | International Women's Day | Observance |
| Mar 12 | Thursday | Arbor Day | Observance |
| Mar 20 | Friday | Earth God's Birthday | Observance |
| Mar 29 | Sunday | Youth Day | Observance |
| Apr 4 | Saturday | Children's Day | Public |
| Apr 5 | Sunday | Tomb Sweeping Day | Public |
| Apr 6 | Monday | Tomb Sweeping Day (substitute day) | Public |
| Apr 6 | Monday | Kuan Yin's Birthday | Observance |
| May 1 | Friday | God of Medicine's Birthday | Observance |
| May 1 | Friday | Labour Day | Observance |
| May 4 | Monday | Literary Day | Observance |
| May 9 | Saturday | Matsu's Birthday | Observance |
| May 10 | Sunday | Mother's Day | Observance |
| May 24 | Sunday | Buddha's Birthday | Observance |
| Jun 3 | Wednesday | Opium Suppression Movement Day | Observance |
| Jun 19 | Friday | Dragon Boat Festival | Public |
| Jun 27 | Saturday | Kuan Kung's Birthday | Observance |
| Jun 27 | Saturday | Cheng Huang's Birthday | Observance |
| Aug 8 | Saturday | Father's Day | Observance |
| Aug 19 | Wednesday | Qixi Festival | Observance |
| Aug 27 | Thursday | Ghost Festival | Observance |
| Sep 1 | Tuesday | Journalist' Day | Observance |
| Sep 3 | Thursday | Armed Forces Day | Observance |
| Sep 25 | Friday | Mid-Autumn Festival | Public |
| Sep 28 | Monday | Teachers' Day | Observance |
| Oct 10 | Saturday | National Day / Double Tenth Day | Public |
| Oct 18 | Sunday | Double Ninth Festival | Observance |
| Oct 21 | Wednesday | Overseas Chinese Day | Observance |
| Oct 25 | Sunday | Taiwan Retrocession Day | Observance |
| Nov 12 | Thursday | Sun Yat-sen's Birthday | Observance |
| Nov 23 | Monday | Saisiat Festival | Observance |
| Dec 21 | Monday | Dongzhi Festival | Observance |
| Dec 25 | Friday | Constitution Day | Observance |
Data source: the open-source date-holidays dataset. Verify critical dates with official government sources. · Last updated: July 20, 2026
About public holidays in Taiwan
Public holidays in Taiwan are days when most schools, banks, government offices and many businesses are closed nationwide. Dates for religious and lunar-calendar holidays can shift from year to year, and governments occasionally move observed dates when a holiday falls on a weekend. Always confirm critical dates with an official source before booking travel or scheduling business.
Frequently asked questions
- How many public holidays does Taiwan have in 2026?
- Taiwan has 13 nationwide public holidays in 2026, plus additional observances and regional holidays.
- What is the next public holiday in Taiwan?
- The next public holiday in Taiwan is Mid-Autumn Festival on September 25, 2026.
- Are shops and banks closed on public holidays in Taiwan?
- On nationwide public holidays most banks, government offices and schools in Taiwan close. Shop opening hours vary by region and by holiday — major holidays usually mean reduced hours or full closure.