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National Day in Taiwan

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2027 holiday dates

Sunday, 10 October 2027

Estimated / awaiting confirmation

This is the first listed date for this year; a separate observance date has not been assigned.

About National Day

Taiwan observes National Day on 10 October, commonly called Double Tenth Day. It commemorates the 1911 Wuchang Uprising that began the Xinhai Revolution.

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Public holiday / closure dates

  • — Public of holiday period · Estimated / awaiting confirmation
  • — Public of holiday period · Estimated / awaiting confirmation

Bank, office and school arrangements require the applicable authority or institution notice. Missing scope data does not mean open.

Next supported occurrence

Friday, 9 October 2026 · Confirmed — source checked

Next listed holiday day on or after today; this can be a closure day rather than the festival date.

2026 dates

  • — Public of holiday periodConfirmed — source checked
  • — Public of holiday periodConfirmed — source checked

2028 dates

  • — Public of holiday periodEstimated / awaiting confirmation
  • — Public of holiday periodEstimated / awaiting confirmation

Official sources and date status

Recorded confirmation and independent source review are shown separately. An institution-specific notice does not establish closure for every employer or school.

www.dgpa.gov.tw

Official holiday calendar or legal framework

Awaiting Confirmation · Scope: public · Checked 2026-10-01

The official Taiwan administrative calendar and holiday statute govern dates. Taiwan is presented as a calendar jurisdiction without making a sovereignty determination.

www.dgpa.gov.tw

Official holiday calendar or legal framework

Provisional · Scope: public · Checked 2026-10-01

Provisional under the recurring rule or pending annual/operational confirmation. The official Taiwan administrative calendar and holiday statute govern dates. Taiwan is presented as a calendar jurisdiction without making a sovereignty determination.

www.dgpa.gov.tw

Official holiday calendar or legal framework

Provisional · Scope: public · Checked 2026-10-01

Provisional under the recurring rule or pending annual/operational confirmation. The official Taiwan administrative calendar and holiday statute govern dates. Taiwan is presented as a calendar jurisdiction without making a sovereignty determination.

Office arrangements

Government offices close on the statutory holiday. Essential services continue, and annual work calendars govern adjacent days.

Bank arrangements

Bank branches generally close; digital services remain available while scheduled processing follows the banking calendar.

School arrangements

Schools close according to the statutory holiday and official academic calendar.

History

Official law identifies 10 October as National Day. This is the correct surviving identity; it should not be presented as a separate conventional Independence Day.

Why it matters

National Day in Taiwan affects public administration, banking, workplaces and travel. Annual government work calendars determine adjacent rest days and make-up work arrangements.

Observance

The Presidential Office hosts national celebrations and an address, with flags, performances and public events visible across Taiwan.

Travel and planning

Double Tenth ceremonies and events can restrict access around official venues on 10 October; consult police and transit announcements.

Frequently asked questions

When is National Day in Taiwan?

The statutory date is shown in the annual Taiwan work calendar.

Is it a public holiday?

Yes. It is granted holiday status under Taiwan's memorial-day framework.

Are banks and offices closed?

Bank branches generally close; digital services remain available while scheduled processing follows the banking calendar.

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