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Taiwan public holidays 2026: 13 holidays, 3 long weekends

In 2026, Taiwan has 13 public holidays: 8 fall on working days, and the calendar offers 3 long weekends. Chinese New Year's Eve falls on February 16, 2026, and February is the busiest month.

Year at a glance

  • 13Public holidays
  • 8On weekdays
  • 252Working days in year
  • 9Longest break (days)
  • FebruaryBusiest month

Public holidays in 2026

DateWeekdayHolidaySubstitute day
January 1, 2026ThursdayFounding of the Republic of China—
February 16, 2026MondayChinese New Year's Eve—
February 17, 2026TuesdayChinese New Year—
February 18, 2026WednesdayThe second day of the Chinese New Year—
February 19, 2026ThursdayThe third day of the Chinese New Year—
February 20, 2026FridayThe fourth day of the Chinese New Year—
February 21, 2026SaturdayChinese New Year Holiday—
February 28, 2026SaturdayPeace Memorial Day—
April 4, 2026SaturdayChildren's Day—
April 5, 2026SundayTomb Sweeping Day—
April 6, 2026MondayTomb Sweeping Day (substitute day)Substitute day
June 19, 2026FridayDragon Boat Festival—
September 25, 2026FridayMid-Autumn Festival—
October 10, 2026SaturdayNational Day / Double Tenth Day—

2026 calendar

  • Holiday
  • Weekend
  • Substitute day
January 2026
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February 2026
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May 2026
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June 2026
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July 2026
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August 2026
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September 2026
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December 2026
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Holidays on weekend days

HolidayDateWeekday / Substitute day
Chinese New Year HolidayFebruary 21, 2026Saturday
Peace Memorial DayFebruary 28, 2026Saturday
Children's DayApril 4, 2026Saturday
Tomb Sweeping DayApril 5, 2026Sunday / April 6, 2026
National Day / Double Tenth DayOctober 10, 2026Saturday

Long weekends and bridge days

DateDays offvacation daysHoliday
January 1, 2026 – January 4, 202641Founding of the Republic of China
February 14, 2026 – February 22, 20269No leave neededChinese New Year's Eve, Chinese New Year, The second day of the Chinese New Year, The third day of the Chinese New Year, The fourth day of the Chinese New Year, Chinese New Year Holiday
April 4, 2026 – April 6, 20263No leave neededChildren's Day, Tomb Sweeping Day, Tomb Sweeping Day (substitute day)
April 4, 2026 – April 12, 202694Children's Day, Tomb Sweeping Day, Tomb Sweeping Day (substitute day)
June 19, 2026 – June 21, 20263No leave neededDragon Boat Festival
June 13, 2026 – June 21, 202694Dragon Boat Festival
September 19, 2026 – September 27, 202694Mid-Autumn Festival

Moving holidays

HolidayDateMoving holidays
Chinese New Year's EveFebruary 16, 202619 later
Chinese New YearFebruary 17, 202619 later
The second day of the Chinese New YearFebruary 18, 202619 later
The third day of the Chinese New YearFebruary 19, 202619 later
The fourth day of the Chinese New YearFebruary 20, 202619 later
Chinese New Year HolidayFebruary 21, 202619 later
Dragon Boat FestivalJune 19, 202619 later
Mid-Autumn FestivalSeptember 25, 202611 earlier

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