Thursday, 1 January 2026
Confirmed — source checked
This is the first listed date for this year; a separate observance date has not been assigned.
Taiwan observes 1 January as both New Year's Day and Founding Day of the Republic of China. The page resolves to that official combined civic identity.
Bank, office and school arrangements require the applicable authority or institution notice. Missing scope data does not mean open.
Friday, 1 January 2027 · Estimated / awaiting confirmation
Next listed holiday day on or after today; this can be a closure day rather than the festival date.
Recorded confirmation and independent source review are shown separately. An institution-specific notice does not establish closure for every employer or school.
Official holiday calendar or legal framework
Confirmed · 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.
Official holiday calendar or legal framework
Confirmed · Scope: public · Checked 2026-10-01
Confirmed by the official 2026 calendar or dated governing decision. The official Taiwan administrative calendar and holiday statute govern dates. Taiwan is presented as a calendar jurisdiction without making a sovereignty determination.
Government offices close on the statutory holiday. Essential services continue, and annual work calendars govern adjacent days.
Bank branches generally close; digital services remain available while scheduled processing follows the banking calendar.
Schools close according to the statutory holiday and official academic calendar.
The date begins the civil year and commemorates the founding of the Republic of China in 1912. Official law grants a holiday for the founding-day commemoration.
Founding Day and New Year's Day in Taiwan affects public administration, banking, workplaces and travel. Annual government work calendars determine adjacent rest days and make-up work arrangements.
Countdowns, fireworks and gatherings welcome the year, while official flag displays and commemorative activity reflect the civic meaning.
New Year and ROC Founding Day events may affect civic areas on 1 January. Use Taiwan’s annual work calendar and operator notices.
The statutory date is shown in the annual Taiwan work calendar.
Yes. It is granted holiday status under Taiwan's memorial-day framework.
Bank branches generally close; digital services remain available while scheduled processing follows the banking calendar.
View all Taiwan public holidays 2026