Taiwan Public Holidays 2026
Taiwan has 22 public holiday dates in 2026.
Last updated: 8 November 2026
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Thu 1 Jan | Founding Day of the Republic of China |
| Sun 15 Feb | Chinese New Year's Eve |
| Mon 16 Feb | Chinese New Year's Eve |
| Tue 17 Feb | Chinese New Year |
| Wed 18 Feb | Chinese New Year |
| Thu 19 Feb | Chinese New Year |
| Fri 20 Feb | Chinese New Year's Eve (observed) |
| Fri 27 Feb | Peace Memorial Day (observed) |
| Sat 28 Feb | Peace Memorial Day |
| Fri 3 Apr | Children's Day (observed) |
| Sat 4 Apr | Children's Day |
| Sun 5 Apr | Tomb-Sweeping Day |
| Mon 6 Apr | Tomb-Sweeping Day (observed) |
| Fri 1 May | Labor Day |
| Fri 19 Jun | Dragon Boat Festival |
| Fri 25 Sep | Mid-Autumn Festival |
| Mon 28 Sep | Confucius' Birthday |
| Fri 9 Oct | National Day (observed) |
| Sat 10 Oct | National Day |
| Sun 25 Oct | Taiwan Restoration and Guningtou Victory Memorial Day |
| Mon 26 Oct | Taiwan Restoration and Guningtou Victory Memorial Day (observed) |
| Fri 25 Dec | Constitution Day |
2026 holiday calendar — Taiwan
- Public holiday
- Suggested day off
- Weekend
Tap a coloured date to see the holiday.
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February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
Long weekends and best days to take off in Taiwan in 2026
Best use of leave in 2026: take Mon 23 – Thu 26 Feb off around Chinese New Year's Eve for 16 days off in a row (Sat 14 Feb – Sun 1 Mar).
✈️ 3 days or more off? How about a trip? Ideas are in the last column — tap one for where to stay.
| Break | Dates | Take leave on | Holiday | Trip idea |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 day leave → 4 days off best value | Thu 1 – Sun 4 Jan | Fri 2 Jan | Founding Day of the Republic of China |  Osaka |
| 9 days off | Sat 14 – Sun 22 Feb | No leave needed | Chinese New Year's Eve, Chinese New Year, Chinese New Year's Eve (observed) | Da Nang |
| 4 days leave → 16 days off best value | Sat 14 Feb – Sun 1 Mar | Mon 23 – Thu 26 Feb | Chinese New Year's Eve, Chinese New Year, Chinese New Year's Eve (observed), Peace Memorial Day (observed), Peace Memorial Day | Da Nang |
| 3 days off | Fri 27 Feb – Sun 1 Mar | No leave needed | Peace Memorial Day (observed), Peace Memorial Day |  Seoul |
| 4 days leave → 10 days off | Sat 28 Mar – Mon 6 Apr | Mon 30 Mar – Thu 2 Apr | Children's Day (observed), Children's Day, Tomb-Sweeping Day, Tomb-Sweeping Day (observed) | Da Nang |
| 4 days off | Fri 3 – Mon 6 Apr | No leave needed | Children's Day (observed), Children's Day, Tomb-Sweeping Day, Tomb-Sweeping Day (observed) | Seoul |
| 3 days off | Fri 1 – Sun 3 May | No leave needed | Labor Day | Osaka |
| 3 days off | Fri 19 – Sun 21 Jun | No leave needed | Dragon Boat Festival | Seoul |
| 4 days leave → 10 days off | Sat 19 – Mon 28 Sep | Mon 21 – Thu 24 Sep | Mid-Autumn Festival, Confucius' Birthday | Da Nang |
| 4 days off | Fri 25 – Mon 28 Sep | No leave needed | Mid-Autumn Festival, Confucius' Birthday | Seoul |
| 3 days off | Fri 9 – Sun 11 Oct | No leave needed | National Day (observed), National Day | Osaka |
| 3 days off | Sat 24 – Mon 26 Oct | No leave needed | Taiwan Restoration and Guningtou Victory Memorial Day, Taiwan Restoration and Guningtou Victory Memorial Day (observed) | Seoul |
| 3 days off | Fri 25 – Sun 27 Dec | No leave needed | Constitution Day | Osaka |
Calculated from the national holidays above with a Saturday–Sunday weekend. Company rules, shift work and regional holidays can change the result.
Taiwan holidays in 2026 at a glance
Taiwan has 22 public holiday dates in 2026, from Thu 1 Jan to Fri 25 Dec. 6 of them fall on a Saturday or Sunday, so the substitute rules matter.
Compare with Taiwan public holidays 2027, which are checked against the official announcement, or browse all countries for 2026.
Frequently asked questions
- How many public holidays does Taiwan have in 2026?
- 22 dates are listed on this page.
- Are the 2026 dates official?
- Yes, they follow the published list for that year.
- Are regional holidays included?
- No. Only holidays that apply nationwide are listed.
Sources: Directorate-General of Personnel Administration, Executive Yuan · python-holidays – open holiday rules