Taiwan Holidays for 2013 including Public Holidays & National Holidays
Year: 2013 - is the Year of the Snake in Chinese Culture and Tradition
Below is the calendar of official government holidays for Taiwan (up to date as of December 26th, 2012)
| 2013 Date | Name | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| Monday, January 1st | New Years Day | Republic Day (Monday the 31st is also an official holiday) |
| Saturday, February 9th | Chinese New Year | Day before 1st day of 1st lunar month |
| Sunday, February 10th | Chinese New Year | 1st day of 1st lunar month |
| Monday, February 11th | Chinese New Year | 2nd day of 1st lunar month |
| Tuesday, February 12th | Chinese New Year | 3rd day of 1st lunar month |
| Wednesday, February 13th | Chinese New Year | 4th day of 1st lunar month |
| Thursday, February 14th | Chinese New Year | 5th day of 1st lunar month |
| Friday, February 15th | Chinese New Year | 6th day of 1st lunar month |
| Thursday, February 28th | Peace Memorial Day | |
| Thursday, April 4th | Childrens Day | |
| Friday, April 5th | Tomb Sweeping Day | |
| Wednesday, June 12th | Dragon Boat Festival | |
| Thursday, September 19th | Mid-Autumn Festival | |
| Friday, September 20th | Mid-Autumn Festival | |
| Thursday, October 10th | National Day | Celebrates the start of the Wuchang Uprising of October 10, 1911 |
Throughout the year, Taiwanese set aside many days for special festivals and activities to celebrate not only the achievements and events of the nation but also to pay their respects to Chinese ancestors and deities alike. Here are a few available in our Special Chinese Holidays section:
Chinese New Years | Tomb Sweeping Day | Dragon Boat Festival
