Taiwan Public Holidays 2026
Taiwan has 120 days off in 2026 with nine long weekends of three days or more. The longest is the 9-day Lunar New Year in February. Since 2025 Taiwan no longer schedules make-up Saturdays — holidays that fall on a weekend simply move to the nearest workday.
Public holidays
12
Long weekends
9
Total days off
120 days
Longest break
Lunar New Year · 9 days
2026 Taiwan calendar
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Taiwan public holiday list
| Date | Day | Holiday | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2026 | Thursday | New Year's Day (Founding Day of the ROC)Thursday.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| Feb 14 – 22 | Saturday – | Lunar New Year (Spring Festival)9 days off. Lunar New Year’s Eve is Feb 16 and New Year’s Day is Feb 17; the Feb 15 (Sun) eve-of-eve is observed on Fri Feb 20.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| Feb 27 – Mar 1 | Friday – | Peace Memorial Day (228)Peace Memorial Day (Feb 28) falls on a Saturday, observed on Fri Feb 27 — a 3-day weekend.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| Apr 3 – 6 | Friday – | Children's Day & Tomb-Sweeping DayChildren's Day (Apr 4, Sat) is observed on Fri Apr 3; Tomb-Sweeping Day (Apr 5, Sun) on Mon Apr 6 — a 4-day weekend.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| May 1 – 3 | Friday – | Labour DayLabour Day (May 1) is a Friday — a 3-day weekend. From 2026 it is a holiday for all workers, not only labourers.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| Jun 19 – 21 | Friday – | Dragon Boat FestivalDragon Boat Festival (Jun 19) is a Friday — a 3-day weekend.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| Sep 25 – 28 | Friday – | Mid-Autumn Festival & Teachers' DayMid-Autumn Festival (Fri Sep 25) and Teachers' Day / Confucius’ Birthday (Mon Sep 28) bridge the weekend into a 4-day break.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| Oct 9 – 11 | Friday – | National Day (Double Tenth)National Day (Oct 10) falls on a Saturday, observed on Fri Oct 9 — a 3-day weekend.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| Oct 24 – 26 | Saturday – | Taiwan Retrocession DayRetrocession Day (Oct 25) falls on a Sunday, observed on Mon Oct 26 — a 3-day weekend.Public holiday | Public holiday |
| Dec 25 – 27 | Friday – | Constitution DayConstitution Day (Dec 25) is a Friday — a 3-day weekend.Public holiday | Public holiday |
Taiwan long weekends in 2026
Lunar New Year
9 daysFeb 14 – 22
Feb 15 (Sun) eve-of-eve is observed on Fri Feb 20.
Peace Memorial Day
3 daysFeb 27 – Mar 1
Children's Day & Tomb-Sweeping Day
4 daysApr 3 – 6
Labour Day
3 daysMay 1 – 3
Dragon Boat Festival
3 daysJun 19 – 21
Mid-Autumn & Teachers' Day
4 daysSep 25 – 28
National Day
3 daysOct 9 – 11
Retrocession Day
3 daysOct 24 – 26
Constitution Day
3 daysDec 25 – 27
No more make-up workdays since 2025
Taiwan used to “borrow” a Saturday to extend Lunar New Year, the way mainland China still does. From 2025 that practice was abolished: there are no make-up workdays in 2026. When a holiday lands on a Saturday it is observed the preceding Friday, and a Sunday holiday is observed the following Monday — Lunar New Year days may shift either way.
Three holidays restored in 2025 — Teachers’ Day / Confucius’ Birthday (Sep 28), Retrocession Day (Oct 25) and Constitution Day (Dec 25) — remain on the 2026 calendar, and Labour Day is now a day off for everyone.
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Official sources & data
- 中華民國115年（2026年）政府行政機關辦公日曆表Visit sourceDirectorate-General of Personnel Administration (DGPA)
- 行政院核定115年（2026年）政府行政機關辦公日曆表（新聞稿）Visit sourceDirectorate-General of Personnel Administration (DGPA)
Frequently asked questions
How many public holidays does Taiwan have in 2026?+
There are 120 days off in 2026, including weekends, with nine long weekends of three days or more, according to the DGPA government office calendar.
When is Lunar New Year (Spring Festival) 2026 in Taiwan?+
The Lunar New Year holiday runs Feb 14–22, 2026 (9 days). New Year’s Eve is Feb 16 and Lunar New Year’s Day is Feb 17.
Are there make-up workdays in Taiwan in 2026?+
No. Taiwan abolished make-up Saturdays from 2025, so there are no make-up workdays in 2026 — unlike mainland China.
Is Labour Day a public holiday in Taiwan in 2026?+
Yes. From 2026 Labour Day (May 1) is a day off for all employees, not only those covered by the Labor Standards Act. In 2026 it falls on a Friday for a 3-day weekend.
Where can I download the Taiwan 2026 holiday calendar?+
Our Taiwan 2026 page and the holiday calendar downloads hub offer ICS and CSV files based on the DGPA government office calendar.
