What are the stautory public holidays in Taiwan?

In 2025, Taiwan observes 12 statutory public holidays, as announced by the Directorate-General of Personnel Administration (DGPA). These holidays are recognized nationwide, including in the private sector.


2025 Public Holidays in Taiwan:

  1. New Year’s Day – January 1, Wednesday

  2. Lunar New Year – January 25–February 2 (9 days)

  3. Peace Memorial Day – February 28, Friday

  4. Children’s Day – April 4, Friday

  5. Tomb Sweeping Day – April 4, Friday

  6. Dragon Boat Festival – May 31, Saturday

  7. Mid-Autumn Festival – October 6, Monday

  8. National Day (Double Ten Day) – October 10, Friday

Note: Labor Day on May 1 is not a statutory public holiday in Taiwan.


If a public holiday falls on an employee’s rest day, they are entitled to an additional day off. If an employee works on a public holiday, they are entitled to double pay as per Taiwan’s labor laws.


Overtime compensation in Taiwan is governed by the Labor Standards Act. Employees working beyond regular hours are entitled to overtime pay, which is calculated based on the employee's hourly wage. The standard overtime rates are:

  • Weekdays: 1.33 times the regular hourly wage

  • Rest days: 1.66 times the regular hourly wage

  • Public holidays: 2 times the regular hourly wage


Employers must adhere to these regulations to ensure compliance with labor laws.

For more detailed information, refer to the Labor Standards Act.

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