Taiwan public holiday dates in 2026 give Malaysian travellers excellent chances to plan city escapes, nature trips and food adventures. Many people search for taiwan public holiday schedules early to lock in flights, hotels and activities via Traveloka. With smart timing every long weekend can become a memorable getaway in Taiwan.
Below is the full list of taiwan public holiday dates for 2026. It covers national holidays and Taiwan-specific observances to aid your trip planning.
Date | Holiday | Notes |
1 Jan | Republic Day / New Year’s Day | National holiday |
16–22 Feb | Chinese New Year Holiday | Major multi-day break |
27 Feb | Peace Memorial Day (observed) | Substitute day off |
28 Feb | Peace Memorial Day | National holiday |
3 Apr | Children’s Day Holiday | National holiday |
6 Apr | Tomb Sweeping Day (observed) | National holiday |
1 May | Labour Day | National holiday |
19 Jun | Dragon Boat Festival | National holiday |
25 Sep | Mid-Autumn Festival | National holiday |
28 Sep | Confucius’ Birthday / Teachers’ Day | National holiday |
9 Oct | National Day (observed) | National holiday |
10 Oct | National Day | National holiday |
26 Oct | Retrocession Day (observed) | National holiday |
25 Dec | Constitution Day | National holiday |
These dates help you identify key travel windows for Taiwan, especially around multi-day breaks.
Taiwan is rich in natural beauty—slopes, lakes, forests and coastlines. Visit Alishan for sunrise views, Taroko Gorge for canyon walks, or Sun Moon Lake for tranquil scenery. These spots are ideal for escaping on a taiwan public holiday.
Cities such as Taipei, Tainan and Taichung blend history and modernity. Explore temples, night markets, Te-Xiang Lane and heritage districts during holiday visits.
Taiwan’s street food is legendary—beef noodles in Taipei, pineapple cakes in snowy towns and café hops in Taichung. Holidays provide great time to dive into local food culture.
Time your travel around Lunar New Year or Mid-Autumn Festival for added cultural vibrancy. These taiwan public holiday periods draw locals and tourists alike for celebrations, lanterns and night markets.
Great for first-time visitors—city sights, food, hip cafés and easy day trips to nature.
Sun, 11 Jan 2026

AirAsia X
Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Taipei (TPE)
Start from RM 308.05
Sun, 11 Jan 2026

Scoot
Penang (PEN) to Taipei (TPE)
Start from RM 382.45
Tue, 6 Jan 2026

Scoot
Singapore (SIN) to Taipei (TPE)
Start from RM 399.80
Offers heritage temples, craft streets and a slower pace.
Emerging café culture, arts districts and nearby mountains.
Tue, 27 Jan 2026

VietJet Air
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Taichung (RMQ)
Start from RM 301.73
Mon, 12 Jan 2026

VietJet Air
Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) to Taichung (RMQ)
Start from RM 519.53
Wed, 28 Jan 2026

VietJet Air
Hanoi (HAN) to Taichung (RMQ)
Start from RM 338.92
Hualien, Yilan, and Penghu islands offer off-beat escapes and fewer crowds during long weekends.
Flights to Taiwan rise in demand during major holiday windows. Booking earlier helps secure better fares and Traveloka’s price alerts come in handy. Hotels in Taipei and tourist towns fill up fast on public holiday Taiwan dates. Using Traveloka Points can help you save on hotels, activities and airport transfers. Booking all services in one place makes the process smoother.
Stay in Taipei, explore the city and travel one day to Taroko Gorge or Yangmingshan for nature.
Visit Tainan for temples and local cuisine, then move to Taichung for café hopping and arts.
Fly into Penghu or Hualien, spend days exploring coastlines, small towns and hidden beaches before returning to Taipei.
Peak holiday periods in Taiwan bring larger crowds and higher prices. Planning early ensures smoother travel. Staying near MRT stations or transport hubs reduces time lost in transit. Many travellers search taiwan public holiday dates in advance to plan flights, hotels and activities effectively.
Taiwan public holiday periods in 2026 open doors to nature, culture, food and festive fun. With Traveloka’s tools like secure bookings, price alerts and Traveloka Points, you can plan a memorable and well-organised trip to Taiwan during those long weekends.













