Taiwan (officially known as the Republic of China) observes public holidays that reflect its deep-rooted Chinese heritage and commemorate key moments from its founding in 1912.
These include traditional festivals, major religious observances, and significant events. Public holidays offer locals and expats alike a welcome break to celebrate, recharge, and enjoy cultural activities across the country. Tourists visiting Taiwan can also plan their trips around these festive periods to experience the vibrant local traditions.
Please note that banks, government offices, and financial institutions are typically closed on these dates. Other than public holidays, travelers may also want to consider school holiday dates when planning their itineraries, especially to avoid crowds at popular family-friendly destinations and attractions.
To make planning easier, here’s a complete list of Taiwan’s official public and school holidays for 2025:
2025 Taiwan Public Holidays (中華民国114年國定假日)
Below are the official public holidays in Taiwan for 2025 (台灣法定假日2025), including make-up holidays when the official date falls on a Saturday or Sunday, which are non-working days in Taiwan:
| Public Holidays 2025 | Date |
| Founding Day of the Republic of China (中華民國開國紀念日) | 1 January 2025 (Wednesday) |
| Lunar New Year (春節) + % | 25 January 2025 – 2 February 2025 (Saturday – Sunday) |
| Peace Memorial Day (和平紀念日) + | 28 February 2025 – 2 March 2025 (Friday – Sunday) |
| Qing Ming Festival / Tomb Sweeping Festival & Children’s Day (清明節与兒童節) + | 3 – 6 April 2025 (Thursday – Sunday) |
| Labour Day (勞動節) # | 1 May 2025 (Thursday) |
| Dragon Boat Festival (端午節) + | 30 May – 1 June 2025 (Friday – Sunday) |
| Confucius Birthday (孔子誕辰紀念日) + ^ | 27 – 29 September 2025 (Saturday – Monday) |
| Mid Autumn Festival (中秋節) + | 4 – 6 October 2025 (Saturday – Monday) |
| National Day (國慶日) + | 10 – 12 October 2025 (Friday – Sunday) |
| Taiwan Retrocession Day / Commemoration of Battle of Guningtou (台灣光復暨金門古寧頭大捷紀念日) + ^ | 24 – 26 October 2025 (Friday – Sunday) |
| Constitution Day (行憲紀念日) ^ | 25 December 2025 (Thursday) |
+ Long weekends that include Saturday and Sunday.
% To accommodate the extended Lunar New Year holiday, 8 February 2025 (Saturday), will be designated as a make-up working day.
# On Labour Day, government offices and schools remain open, while financial markets and banks are closed. Currently, only laborers are officially entitled to a day off. However, beginning in 2026, Labour Day will be designated as a public holiday for all.
^ Newly added public holiday that was passed by Taiwan’s Legislative Yuan on 9 May 2025 (Friday).
2025 Taiwan School Holidays (中華民国114年學校假期)
In Taiwan, the academic year for public schools typically begins in August. Schools observe two main vacation periods, one in summer and one in winter.
Below are the school vacation dates for 2025:
| School Holidays 2025 | Date |
| Winter Vacation (寒假) | 21 January 2025 – 10 February 2025 (Tuesday – Monday) |
| Summer Vacation (暑假) | 1 July 2025 – 31 August 2025 (Tuesday – Sunday) |
