The Presidential Office has announced three new national holidays to be observed this year, following recent legislation approved by the legislature.
On May 9, opposition lawmakers passed a bill that introduced four new holidays and declared Labor Day on May 1 a holiday for all sectors.
The newly added holidays are Confucius’ birthday on September 28, the anniversary of the Battle of Guningtou on October 25, Constitution Day on December 25, and Little New Year, which falls the day before Lunar New Year’s Eve.
The bill took effect immediately upon announcement and upgraded the holiday status from a “measure” to a “regulation.”
As a result, Confucius’ birthday, the Battle of Guningtou anniversary, and Constitution Day will be officially celebrated this year.
Other existing national holidays include New Year’s Day, Peace Memorial Day, the extended Lunar New Year holiday, Children’s Day, Tomb Sweeping Festival, Dragon Boat Festival, Mid-Autumn Festival, and Double Ten National Day.
Additionally, the legislation expanded the holiday for indigenous peoples’ annual ceremonies from one day to three days. The specific dates will be chosen by indigenous communities based on their tribal customs.
