Taiwan New Year 2027 holidays (for visitors)

If you visit Taiwan around New Year, public offices close on 1 January 2027. Eve events and freeway traffic are busy—check our freeway article before you drive.

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File Toolbox editors · Published 2026-10-15 · Last verified 2026-10-15

Key points

  • 1 Jan 2027 public holiday.
  • 31 Dec usually working day.
  • Freeway details: wait for official bulletin.

1 January 2027

Under the ROC government calendar, 1 January is Founding Day (元旦), a public holiday. In 2027 it falls on Friday.

DateDayStatus
31 Dec 2026ThuUsually a working day
1 Jan 2027FriPublic holiday (Founding Day)
2–3 Jan 2027Sat–SunWeekend

Before you travel

  • Driving: see «New Year freeway rules in Taiwan (for visitors)». Detailed HOV/ramp times are not linked here until the Freeway Bureau publishes them.
  • Countdown events: check city police and MRT holiday service notices closer to the date.

Dates follow the Taiwan government calendar. Last verified 2026-10-15.

FAQ

Is 1 Jan 2027 a day off?

Yes—Founding Day public holiday.

Sources

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