How many public holidays does Taiwan have in 2026?
Taiwan has 15 public holidays in 2026, per Taiwan Public Holidays 2026 — DGPA holiday calendar (Directorate-General of Personnel Administration).
Taiwan has 15 public holidays in 2026, per Taiwan Public Holidays 2026 — DGPA holiday calendar (Directorate-General of Personnel Administration). The longest long weekend lasts 6 days on 14–19 February 2026.
15 Public Holidays
Public HolidayToday
January
Winter
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
- 1Founding Day of the Republic of China (New Year)
February
Winter
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
- 16Lunar New Year's Eve
- 17Lunar New Year (Spring Festival)
- 18Lunar New Year (Spring Festival)
- 19Lunar New Year (Spring Festival)
- 28Peace Memorial Day (228)
March
Spring
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
No holidays this month.
April
Spring
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
- 4Children's Day
- 5Tomb Sweeping Day (Qingming)
May
Spring
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
- 1Labour Day
June
Summer
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
- 19Dragon Boat Festival
July
Summer
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
No holidays this month.
August
Summer
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
No holidays this month.
September
Autumn
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
- 25Mid-Autumn Festival
- 28Teachers' Day (Confucius' Birthday)
October
Autumn
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
- 10National Day (Double Tenth)
- 25Taiwan Retrocession Day
November
Autumn
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
No holidays this month.
December
Winter
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
- 25Constitution Day
Long Weekends in Taiwan, 2026
Taiwan has 9 long-weekend periods in 2026 — runs of two or more consecutive work-free days formed by holidays and weekends. The longest lasts 6 days on 14–19 February 2026, covering Lunar New Year's Eve and Lunar New Year (Spring Festival). Use the day-by-day breakdown of each period to plan trips and leave requests.
14–19 February 2026
*includes a regular Saturday
6 days
- Sat14Saturday
- Sun15SundayHoliday
- Mon16Lunar New Year's EveHoliday
- Tue17Lunar New Year (Spring Festival)Holiday
- Wed18Lunar New Year (Spring Festival)Holiday
- Thu19Lunar New Year (Spring Festival)Holiday
28 February – 1 March 2026
entirely official days off
2 days
- Sat28Peace Memorial Day (228)Holiday
- Sun1SundayHoliday
4–5 April 2026
entirely official days off
2 days
- Sat4Children's DayHoliday
- Sun5Tomb Sweeping Day (Qingming)Holiday
1–3 May 2026
*includes a regular Saturday
3 days
- Fri1Labour DayHoliday
- Sat2Saturday
- Sun3SundayHoliday
19–21 June 2026
*includes a regular Saturday
3 days
- Fri19Dragon Boat FestivalHoliday
- Sat20Saturday
- Sun21SundayHoliday
25–28 September 2026
*includes a regular Saturday
4 days
- Fri25Mid-Autumn FestivalHoliday
- Sat26Saturday
- Sun27SundayHoliday
- Mon28Teachers' Day (Confucius' Birthday)Holiday
10–11 October 2026
entirely official days off
2 days
- Sat10National Day (Double Tenth)Holiday
- Sun11SundayHoliday
24–25 October 2026
*includes a regular Saturday
2 days
- Sat24Saturday
- Sun25Taiwan Retrocession DayHoliday
25–27 December 2026
*includes a regular Saturday
3 days
- Fri25Constitution DayHoliday
- Sat26Saturday
- Sun27SundayHoliday
Taiwan Public Holidays in 2026
Throughout 2026, Taiwan has 15 public holidays. The first holiday falls on 1 January (Founding Day of the Republic of China (New Year)) and the last on 25 December (Constitution Day).
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 January 2026 | Thursday | Founding Day of the Republic of China (New Year) | Holiday |
| 16 February 2026 | Monday | Lunar New Year's Eve | Holiday |
| 17 February 2026 | Tuesday | Lunar New Year (Spring Festival) | Holiday |
| 18 February 2026 | Wednesday | Lunar New Year (Spring Festival) | Holiday |
| 19 February 2026 | Thursday | Lunar New Year (Spring Festival) | Holiday |
| 28 February 2026 | Saturday | Peace Memorial Day (228) | Holiday |
| 4 April 2026 | Saturday | Children's Day | Holiday |
| 5 April 2026 | Sunday | Tomb Sweeping Day (Qingming) | Holiday |
| 1 May 2026 | Friday | Labour Day | Holiday |
| 19 June 2026 | Friday | Dragon Boat Festival | Holiday |
| 25 September 2026 | Friday | Mid-Autumn Festival | Holiday |
| 28 September 2026 | Monday | Teachers' Day (Confucius' Birthday) | Holiday |
| 10 October 2026 | Saturday | National Day (Double Tenth) | Holiday |
| 25 October 2026 | Sunday | Taiwan Retrocession Day | Holiday |
| 25 December 2026 | Friday | Constitution Day | Holiday |
Official source: Taiwan Public Holidays 2026 — DGPA holiday calendar (Directorate-General of Personnel Administration) (Government office holidays. The 2024 amendment to the Act on Implementing Memorial Days and Holidays restored several one-day holidays from 2025 (Teachers' Day 28 Sep, Taiwan Retrocession Day 25 Oct, Constitution Day 25 Dec). The DGPA designates bridge days and make-up working Saturdays around long weekends; those adjustments are not listed. Labour Day (1 May) applies to workers, not government offices.). Compiled by CalendarWorld. Government office holidays from the DGPA calendar, including the one-day holidays restored from 2025 (Teachers' Day, Taiwan Retrocession Day, Constitution Day). Make-up working Saturdays and bridge days are not shown; Labour Day (1 May) applies to workers only.
Download Taiwan 2026 Holiday Data
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Seasons in Taiwan
Taiwan is in the Northern Hemisphere, with four temperate seasons. Humid subtropical: hot, wet summers with a typhoon season, and mild winters.
Current season in Taiwan
Spring
March – May
Days lengthen and temperatures climb after winter; trees blossom and the growing season begins.
Astronomical: 20 Mar – 21 JunSummer
June – August
The warmest season, with the longest daylight hours around the summer solstice.
Astronomical: 21 Jun – 23 SepAutumn
September – November
Temperatures cool and days shorten; deciduous leaves turn colour and fall.
Astronomical: 23 Sep – 21 DecWinter
December – February
The coldest season, with the shortest daylight hours around the winter solstice.
Astronomical: 21 Dec – 20 MarSeasonal timing is approximate and varies by region and year. Compare seasons across all countries →
Frequently Asked Questions
How many long weekends are there in Taiwan in 2026?
There are 9 long-weekend periods in Taiwan in 2026. The longest lasts 6 days on 14-19 February 2026, covering Lunar New Year's Eve and Lunar New Year (Spring Festival).
What is the official source for the 2026 Taiwan holiday calendar?
The official source is Taiwan Public Holidays 2026 — DGPA holiday calendar (Directorate-General of Personnel Administration) (Government office holidays. The 2024 amendment to the Act on Implementing Memorial Days and Holidays restored several one-day holidays from 2025 (Teachers' Day 28 Sep, Taiwan Retrocession Day 25 Oct, Constitution Day 25 Dec). The DGPA designates bridge days and make-up working Saturdays around long weekends; those adjustments are not listed. Labour Day (1 May) applies to workers, not government offices).