Public Holidays in Taiwan (2026)
14 public holidays and 30 observances in 2026.
Overview
- Country
- Taiwan
- Year
- 2026
- Public Holidays
- 14
- Observances
- 30
- Next Holiday
- Dragon Boat Festival (Fri, Jun 19)
All Holidays (2026)
Public holidays are official days off when most businesses and government offices are closed. Observances are widely recognized occasions, but businesses typically remain open.
| Date | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Thu, Jan 1 | Founding of the Republic of China | Public |
| Wed, Feb 4 | Farmer's Day | Observance |
| Mon, Feb 16 | Chinese New Year's Eve | Public |
| Tue, Feb 17 | Chinese New Year | Public |
| Wed, Feb 18 | The second day of the Chinese New Year | Public |
| Thu, Feb 19 | The third day of the Chinese New Year | Public |
| Fri, Feb 20 | The forth day of the Chinese New Year | Public |
| Sat, Feb 21 | Chinese New Year Holiday | Public |
| Sat, Feb 28 | Peace Memorial Day | Public |
| Tue, Mar 3 | Lantern Festival | Observance |
| Tue, Mar 3 | Tourism Day | Observance |
| Sun, Mar 8 | International Women's Day | Observance |
| Thu, Mar 12 | Arbor Day | Observance |
| Fri, Mar 20 | Earth God's Birthday | Observance |
| Sun, Mar 29 | Youth Day | Observance |
| Sat, Apr 4 | Children's Day | Public |
| Sun, Apr 5 | Tomb Sweeping Day | Public |
| Mon, Apr 6 | Tomb Sweeping Day (substitute day) | Public |
| Mon, Apr 6 | Kuan Yin's Birthday | Observance |
| Fri, May 1 | God of Medicine's Birthday | Observance |
| Fri, May 1 | Labour Day | Observance |
| Mon, May 4 | Literary Day | Observance |
| Sat, May 9 | Matsu's Birthday | Observance |
| Sun, May 10 | Mother's Day | Observance |
| Sun, May 24 | Buddha's Birthday | Observance |
| Wed, Jun 3 | Opium Suppression Movement Day | Observance |
| Fri, Jun 19 | Dragon Boat Festival | Public |
| Sat, Jun 27 | Kuan Kung's Birthday | Observance |
| Sat, Jun 27 | Cheng Huang's Birthday | Observance |
| Sat, Aug 8 | Father's Day | Observance |
| Wed, Aug 19 | Qixi Festival | Observance |
| Thu, Aug 27 | Ghost Festival | Observance |
| Tue, Sep 1 | Journalist' Day | Observance |
| Thu, Sep 3 | Armed Forces Day | Observance |
| Fri, Sep 25 | Mid-Autumn Festival | Public |
| Mon, Sep 28 | Teachers' Day | Observance |
| Sat, Oct 10 | National Day / Double Tenth Day | Public |
| Sun, Oct 18 | Double Ninth Festival | Observance |
| Wed, Oct 21 | Overseas Chinese Day | Observance |
| Sun, Oct 25 | Taiwan Retrocession Day | Observance |
| Thu, Nov 12 | Sun Yat-sen's Birthday | Observance |
| Mon, Nov 23 | Saisiat Festival | Observance |
| Mon, Dec 21 | Dongzhi Festival | Observance |
| Fri, Dec 25 | Constitution Day | Observance |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many public holidays does Taiwan have in 2026?
- Taiwan has 14 public holidays in 2026.
- What is the next public holiday in Taiwan?
- The next public holiday is Dragon Boat Festival on Fri, Jun 19.
- What is the difference between a public holiday and an observance in Taiwan?
- A public holiday is an official day off when most businesses are closed. An observance is a widely recognized occasion, but businesses typically remain open.