National Day
Nationwide public holiday in Taiwan · 國慶日
Dates
| Year | Date | Weekday | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 9 October | Friday | National Day (observed) Observed day off for National Day (Sat 10 Oct) |
| 2026 | 10 October | Saturday | Nationwide |
| 2027 | 10 October | Sunday | Nationwide |
| 2027 | 11 October | Monday | National Day (observed) Observed day off for National Day (Sun 10 Oct) |
Observed days are days off given instead of, or as well as, the holiday's own date, for example when it falls on a weekend or the law moves it to a Monday.
Where it applies
Everywhere in Taiwan.
Is it a day off?
Yes. It is an official public holiday, so most employees have the day off. Government offices, schools and many businesses are usually closed; shops, restaurants and public transport may keep reduced hours. Check local announcements for opening times.
Make it longer
Fri 9 Oct – Sun 11 Oct is a 3-day weekend with no leave needed.
Plan more breaks with the leave planner.
Typical weather in Taipei around 10 October: high 26°C (79°F), low 24°C (76°F), rain on 74% of days.
Averages for 2015–2024, 3 days either side of the date, for the area around Taipei. Source: NASA POWER (NASA Langley Research Center). Past averages, not a forecast.
Forecast for Saturday 10 October in Taipei: (MET Norway)
Coming up next in Taiwan
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Sunday, 25 October 2026
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Source: the open-source holidays library, version 0.106. Data generated on 9 October 2026. Official government announcements take precedence.