Throughout the year, Taiwan is full of festivals and holidays. There are three major festivals and many National Holidays when people are off from school and work; there are also many smaller religious festivals and events throughout the year. In 2025, four additional public holidays were added to the calendar. At times, it may be confusing to keep track of when Taiwan’s public holidays or banking holidays are held. In this guide, we will provide a month-by-month breakdown of public holidays in Taiwan.
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Taiwan Public Holidays By Month of the Year
The following is a list of public holidays by month of the year. Please note that some holidays are based on the lunar calendar, so they may occur in two different months depending on the year.
January
- New Year’s Day (中華民國開國紀念日 / 元旦 – Jan. 1)
- Lunar New Year or Spring Festival (農曆新年/過年 29th and 30th day of the 12th lunar month, and first 3 working days of the 1st lunar month, usually in January or February)
February
- Lunar New Year or Spring Festival (農曆新年/過年 29th and 30th day of the 12th lunar month, and first 3 working days of the 1st lunar month, usually in January or February)
- 228 Peace Memorial Day 228和平紀念日: February 28th
April
- Children’s Day 兒童節 (April 4th)
- Tomb Sweeping Day 清明節 (April 5th)
May
June
- Dragon Boat Festival 端午節 5th day of the 5th month of the Lunar Calendar (usually in May or June)
September
- Teachers’ Day / Confucious’ Birthday 孔子誕辰紀念日 (September 28) (celebrated as a holiday on September 29th in 2025)
- Mid-Autumn Festival 中秋節 (September or October) Celebrated as a holiday on October 6th in 2025
October
- ROC National Day / Double Ten Day 國慶日 / 雙十節 (October 10th)
- Taiwan Retrocession Day 臺灣光復節 (October 25th) (celebrated as a holiday on October 24th in 2025)
- Mid-Autumn Festival 中秋節 (September or October)
December
- Constitution Day (行憲紀念日 December 25)
Summary of Taiwan National Holidays (With the Day off from work and/or school):
The following are National Holidays, also known as public holidays or banking holidays when people in Taiwan have the day off from work and school.
New Year’s Day 中華民國開國紀念日 / 元旦
Date: January 1st
This day is considered not only New Year’s Day, but also the day of the founding of the Republic of China in Nanking, although no one really celebrates the latter. On this day, you can expect to see fireworks at midnight all over Taiwan.
Wondering where you can find the best glimpse of the Taipei 101 fireworks? In this blog, we will share a list of the best views of Taipei 101 and, therefore, the best places to see the fireworks on New Year’s Eve.
Lunar New Year or Spring Festival 農曆新年/過年
Dates: Last day of the 12th Lunar month, and first 3 working days of the 1st month (usually in January or February)
Lunar New Year (also known as Spring Festival or Chinese New Year) is the biggest holiday in Taiwan. It is like Christmas in the West and is a time of family togetherness and welcoming a new year. In this blog, we will let you know the customs and culture during the Lunar New Year in Taiwan and how to celebrate…(read more)
228 Peace Memorial Day 228和平紀念日
Date: February 28th
228 Peace Memorial Day is a holiday to remember the February 28 Incident in 1947, in which a massacre against innocent Taiwanese people was started by the ruling KMT. It is a day to remember that Taiwan was not always a free democracy and that we should be grateful for the sacrifices of others who helped to bring the civil liberties that we now enjoy.
You can check out our full guide to the 228 Peace Memorial Holiday here.
Children’s Day 兒童節
Date: April 4th
Children’s Day is also celebrated at around the same time as the Tomb-sweeping Holiday, usually as a four-day weekend. This holiday was established to help promote children’s rights, welfare, and education. You can also check out our full guide to the Children’s Day Holiday here.
Tomb Sweeping Day 淸明節
Date: April 5th.
Tomb Sweeping Day is an important holiday in Taiwan when Taiwanese people can visit their ancestors’ graves, worship, pay respect, and clean tombs. The Tomb Sweeping Holiday is also celebrated at around the same time as Children’s Day, usually as a four-day weekend. In this blog, we will explain the history of the holiday, its significance, and how it is practiced now in modern Taiwan…(read more)
Labor Day 勞動節
Date: May 1
Before 2026, schools and Government offices would stay open, but the private sector would close. However, starting from 2026, the government will also close on this day. This holiday was established to honor the working class that keeps the country going.
Dragon Boat Festival 端午節
Date: 5th day of the 5th month of the Lunar Calendar (usually in May or June)
The Dragon Boat Festival (aka Double Fifth Festival) is a special time of year, during which Taiwan gets a major holiday vacation and there are Dragon Boat Races. During this time, people also must eat Zongzi. We have created this guide for you to see the official dragon boat races all around Taiwan and understand more about this special cultural festival…(read more)
Mid-Autumn Festival 中秋節
Date: 15th day of the 8th month of the lunar year (usually in September or October)
Celebrated as a holiday on October 6th in 2025.
Mid-Autumn Festival (aka Moon Festival or Mooncake Festival) is one of the major festivals in Taiwan and is also an important holiday in cultures throughout Southeast Asia. In this blog, we will tell you how this festival is celebrated in Taiwan, how you can celebrate it, as well as other activities that will take place throughout Taiwan…(read more)
Teachers’ Day / Confucius’ Birthday 孔子誕辰紀念日
Date: September 28th (celebrated as a holiday on September 29th in 2025)
This holiday remembers both Confucius and teachers in Taiwan. Every year, Confucian temples across Taiwan hold ritual ceremonies, and during Teacher’s Day, educational units across the island hold Teacher’s Day celebrations, honoring senior and outstanding teachers and staff. Starting from 2025, teachers and everyone else in the country will get the day off from work. Students also often give presents to their teachers around this day.
ROC National Day / Double Ten Day 國慶日 / 雙十節
Date: October 10th
The National Day of the Republic of China (also called ROC National Day, Taiwan National Day, or Taiwan/ROC’s birthday) commemorates the Wuchang Uprising on October 10, 1911, which marked the beginning of the Xinhai Revolution, leading to the overthrow of the Qing Dynasty and the establishment of the ROC as the first widely recognized republic in East Asia. Celebrations have been held annually in Taiwan since 1949, featuring flag-raising ceremonies, parades, and fireworks. Because of this, some people think it is ironic that it is sometimes called “Taiwan National Day” since Taiwan was a colony of Japan in 1911. For more information about Taiwan’s political history, check out our Taiwan politics guide here.
Taiwan Retrocession Day 臺灣光復節 / Battle of Guningtou Memorial 古寧頭戰場紀念日
Date: October 25th (celebrated as a holiday on October 24th in 2025)
Taiwan’s Retrocession Day, also known as “Glorious Recovery Day,” is celebrated on October 25th to commemorate Taiwan’s recovery from Japanese rule in 1945. The day marks the formal surrender of Japanese forces in Taiwan, with a ceremony held at Taipei City Hall. Taiwan became a part of the Republic of China, and the Taiwan Provincial Government officially began its operations. The holiday was later designated as Taiwan’s Retrocession Day in 1946. However, in 2000, the government removed it as a public holiday, but it was reinstated as a public holiday in 2025. Despite its historical significance, many Taiwanese people today view the day with indifference since shortly after the ROC took Taiwan, there were military crackdowns, and martial law was imposed, known as the White Terror.
The Battle of Guningtou was of the largest and perhaps the important fights that fended off the PRC invasion in Kinmen and Taiwan. It began with thousands of communist troops boarding ships and invading Kinmen, gaining ground quickly. However, the PRC troops were pushed back and captured, proving to be an important victory for the ROC army and preventing the PRC from advancing to Taiwan. Check out our full blog on the Battle of Guningtou here.
Constitution Day 行憲紀念日 (xíng xiàn jì niàn rì)
Date: December 25th
Constitution Day, celebrated on December 25th each year in Taiwan, commemorates the implementation of the Republic of China’s constitution on December 25, 1947. This day was designated a national holiday in 1963, but the holiday was abolished in 2000 when Taiwan adopted a two-day weekend system and changed to a commemorative day. However, it was reinstated as a public holiday in 2025.
2025 Taiwan Public Holiday Calendar:
Please find an updated 2025 Taiwan public holiday calendar here (with red and orange circles showing public Holidays remaining in 2025):
Other Traditional Festivals (that do not include a day off):
There are many other festivals in Taiwan that are not official public holidays, such as Lantern Festival in Taiwan. There are usually lanterns in all the big cities, including Taipei, Hsinchu, Taichung, and Kaohsiung. In this guide, we will give you a full overview of the major festivals and seasonal activities in Taiwan to be aware of.
You can check out our full Taiwan festival guide here.
You can also check out our full guide to Taiwan here.
