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Travelers and families are already eyeing the 2027 calendar to secure flight bookings and plan vacations. Although the Executive Yuan has not yet officially released the government administrative office calendar for the year, preliminary data indicates a total of 121 days off.
The upcoming year features 12 national holidays, with nine of those forming consecutive breaks of three days or more when combined with regular weekends. Still, the distribution of these holidays varies significantly across the seasons.
Spring Festival: A Seven-Day Window
Under the standard arrangement, the Lunar Recent Year holiday will span seven days, from February 4 (Thursday) to February 10 (Wednesday). Lunar New Year’s Eve falls on February 5 (Friday), with February 9 and 10 serving as compensatory days off.
There is a possibility of an alternative arrangement to address short homecoming windows. If the Peace Memorial Day holiday is merged with the Spring Festival, the break could potentially start earlier, creating a 10-day consecutive holiday from January 30 (Saturday) to February 8 (Monday).
Strategic Leave for Extended Breaks
For those seeking a longer vacation during the Spring Festival, taking leave on February 11 and 12 (Thursday and Friday) could extend the break to 11 consecutive days, running from February 4 to February 14.
Other significant opportunities for extended leave include the New Year period, where requesting leave from December 28 to 31, 2026, could result in a 10-day break ending January 3.
Analyzing the Long Weekends
The year 2027 is characterized by a high volume of three-day weekends but very few longer stretches. There is only one four-day consecutive holiday, which occurs during the combined Children’s Day and Tomb Sweeping Day break from April 3 (Saturday) to April 6 (Tuesday).
Seven other holidays will provide three-day breaks, including New Year’s Day (January 1-3), Peace Memorial Day (February 27-March 1), Labor Day (April 30-May 2), National Day (October 9-11), Restoration Day (October 23-25), Constitution Day (December 24-26), and the 2028 New Year’s Day break (December 31-January 2).
Holidays Without Long Weekends
Several national holidays will not result in long weekends as they fall mid-week. The Dragon Boat Festival on June 9 (Wednesday), the Mid-Autumn Festival on September 15 (Wednesday), and Teachers’ Day on September 28 (Tuesday) all stand as isolated days off.
Estimated School Holiday Schedules
According to the “Regulations for Student Vacations of Schools of All Levels,” winter breaks are limited to 21 days and summer breaks to 60 days. Although the 116 academic year calendar is not yet official, estimates are available for parents.
Winter break is expected to run from January 21 (Thursday) to February 10 (Wednesday), with classes likely resuming on February 11 (Thursday). Summer break is projected to begin on July 1 (Thursday) and complete on August 29 (Sunday), with the new term starting August 30 (Monday).
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the 2027 Lunar New Year holiday?
The standard Spring Festival holiday runs for seven days, from February 4 (Thursday) to February 10 (Wednesday), with Lunar New Year’s Eve falling on February 5.
Is there any four-day long weekend in 2027?
Yes, there is only one four-day consecutive holiday, which takes place from April 3 (Saturday) to April 6 (Tuesday) for Children’s Day and Tomb Sweeping Day.
What are the estimated dates for the 2027 winter break?
The winter break is estimated to be 21 days, running from January 21 (Thursday) to February 10 (Wednesday), with an expected return to school on February 11.
Which of the 2027 long weekends are you most likely to use for a getaway?
