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Taiwan Calendar — One-Page Overview

Taiwan’s calendar features a balanced mix of national public holidays, traditional cultural observances, Lunar-based festivals, and international awareness days. Some months include major holidays, while others—like this month—have no official national events.


Event Types Overview (Taiwan)

1. Public Holidays

Taiwan’s official national holidays include:

  • Founding Day (January)
  • Lunar New Year Holidays
  • Peace Memorial Day
  • Dragon Boat Festival
  • Mid-Autumn Festival
  • National Day (Double Ten Day)

(No public holidays occur this month.)


2. International Days (Recognized in Taiwan)

These are not official holidays but commonly referenced by organizations, schools, and media:

  • International Men’s Day – 19th
  • Children’s Day – globally 20th
  • World Diabetes Day – 14th
  • International Day for Tolerance – 16th

3. Religious Days

Taiwan’s religious landscape is diverse (Buddhism, Taoism, folk religion, Christianity). Typical dates include:

  • Mazu Temple Festivals
  • Guanyin Observances
  • Ancestral Worship Days

(No major religious observances this month.)


4. Cultural Events

Taiwan’s cultural life includes:

  • Local temple parades
  • Art exhibitions and film festivals
  • Autumn harvest and cultural fairs

(No nationally recognized cultural events this month.)


5. Historical Events

Taiwan commemorates several historical milestones throughout the year:

  • 228 Peace Memorial
  • Retrocession Day (unofficial)
  • Democratic reforms and remembrance dates

(No major historical remembrance this month.)


6. Awareness Days

Commonly promoted by Taiwanese NGOs, schools, and media:

  • Anti-bullying awareness
  • Environmental protection campaigns
  • Health and wellness programs

7. Special Family Days

Taiwan celebrates:

  • Children’s Day
  • Ancestor Remembrance periods
  • Lunar-based family traditions

(No family-centric observance this month.)

 

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