Taiwan Public Holidays 2027
Taiwan observes 13 public holidays in 2027. The table below lists every nationwide holiday with its date and weekday. Regional holidays and non-official observances are marked separately.
2027 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 2027
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | Friday | Founding of the Republic of China | Public |
| Feb 4 | Thursday | Farmer's Day | Observance |
| Feb 5 | Friday | Chinese New Year's Eve | Public |
| Feb 6 | Saturday | Chinese New Year | Public |
| Feb 7 | Sunday | The second day of the Chinese New Year | Public |
| Feb 8 | Monday | The third day of the Chinese New Year | Public |
| Feb 9 | Tuesday | The forth day of the Chinese New Year | Public |
| Feb 10 | Wednesday | Chinese New Year Holiday | Public |
| Feb 20 | Saturday | Lantern Festival | Observance |
| Feb 20 | Saturday | Tourism Day | Observance |
| Feb 28 | Sunday | Peace Memorial Day | Public |
| Mar 1 | Monday | Peace Memorial Day (substitute day) | Public |
| Mar 8 | Monday | International Women's Day | Observance |
| Mar 9 | Tuesday | Earth God's Birthday | Observance |
| Mar 12 | Friday | Arbor Day | Observance |
| Mar 26 | Friday | Kuan Yin's Birthday | Observance |
| Mar 29 | Monday | Youth Day | Observance |
| Apr 4 | Sunday | Children's Day | Public |
| Apr 5 | Monday | Children's Day (substitute day) | Public |
| Apr 5 | Monday | Tomb Sweeping Day | Public |
| Apr 21 | Wednesday | God of Medicine's Birthday | Observance |
| Apr 29 | Thursday | Matsu's Birthday | Observance |
| Apr 30 | Friday | Labour Day (substitute day) | Observance |
| May 1 | Saturday | Labour Day | Observance |
| May 4 | Tuesday | Literary Day | Observance |
| May 9 | Sunday | Mother's Day | Observance |
| May 13 | Thursday | Buddha's Birthday | Observance |
| Jun 3 | Thursday | Opium Suppression Movement Day | Observance |
| Jun 9 | Wednesday | Dragon Boat Festival | Public |
| Jun 17 | Thursday | Kuan Kung's Birthday | Observance |
| Jun 17 | Thursday | Cheng Huang's Birthday | Observance |
| Aug 8 | Sunday | Father's Day | Observance |
| Aug 8 | Sunday | Qixi Festival | Observance |
| Aug 16 | Monday | Ghost Festival | Observance |
| Sep 1 | Wednesday | Journalist' Day | Observance |
| Sep 3 | Friday | Armed Forces Day | Observance |
| Sep 15 | Wednesday | Mid-Autumn Festival | Public |
| Sep 28 | Tuesday | Teachers' Day | Observance |
| Oct 8 | Friday | Double Ninth Festival | Observance |
| Oct 10 | Sunday | National Day / Double Tenth Day | Public |
| Oct 11 | Monday | National Day / Double Tenth Day (substitute day) | Public |
| Oct 21 | Thursday | Overseas Chinese Day | Observance |
| Oct 25 | Monday | Taiwan Retrocession Day | Observance |
| Nov 12 | Friday | Sun Yat-sen's Birthday | Observance |
| Nov 12 | Friday | Saisiat Festival | Observance |
| Dec 22 | Wednesday | Dongzhi Festival | Observance |
| Dec 25 | Saturday | Constitution Day | Observance |
| Dec 31 | Friday | Founding of the Republic of China (substitute day) | Public |
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 2027?
- Taiwan has 13 nationwide public holidays in 2027, plus additional observances and regional holidays.
- What is the next public holiday in Taiwan?
- The next public holiday in Taiwan is Founding of the Republic of China on January 1, 2027.
- 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.