Bank Holidays in Taiwan 2026

The holiday is considered a reunion day for every ethnic Chinese family, marking the day before the Chinese New Year. Its origins can be traced back 3,500 years.

Chinese New Year signifies the start of the lunar new year and is rooted in ancient traditions and customs, including honoring ancestors and deities. It is a time for family reunions, feasting, and various cultural festivities that symbolize good fortune and prosperity.

The holiday honors and mourns the victims and families of the February 28 incident in 1947.

The holiday marks a celebration of spring and involves families visiting the tombs of their ancestors to clean gravesites and make ritual offerings, reflecting the traditional reverence of one's ancestors in Chinese culture.

Labor Day honors the contributions and achievements of workers and the labor movement, recognizing the importance of fair labor practices and workers' rights. It is observed in various countries, often on different dates, to promote social and economic justice for workers.

The Mid-Autumn Festival is a harvest festival celebrated in Chinese culture, marking the time of harvest in the middle of autumn when the moon is believed to be at its fullest and brightest.

It commemorates the start of the Wuchang Uprising on 10 October 1911, which led to the establishment of the Republic of China and the end of over two millennia of imperial rule in China.

Constitution Day is a holiday to honour the constitution of a country. It is often celebrated on the anniversary of the signing, promulgation or adoption of the constitution.