How to Avoid Crowds: A 2016 Guide to National Holidays in 6 Popular Travel Destinations
By the MOOK Scenic Spots Family Travel Life Network Editorial Team — Compilation & Report
Next year’s trip? Start planning this year. The Scenic Spots Family has compiled the national holidays of six popular travel destinations loved by Taiwanese travelers, along with Taiwan’s own public holiday dates. Choosing to avoid the national holidays of your travel destination can help you steer clear of large crowds or closed businesses.
Aerial view of Wuling Farm, located within Shei-Pa National Park. (Photo provided by the Veterans Affairs Council)
Taiwan
Taiwan has a total of 31 national holidays in 2016, but most are concentrated in the first half of the year, with
Taiwan Public Holidays:
|
Date |
Day of the Week |
Holiday |
Days Off |
|
1/1-3 |
Fri–Sun |
New Year’s Day |
3 |
|
2/6-14 |
Sat–Sun |
Lunar New Year |
9 |
|
2/27-29 |
Sat–Mon |
228 Peace Memorial Day |
3 |
|
4/2-10 |
Sat–Sun |
Qingming Festival |
Take 3 days off, get 9 days free |
|
6/9-12 |
Thu–Sun |
Dragon Boat Festival |
4 |
|
9/15-18 |
Thu–Sun |
Mid-Autumn Festival |
3 |
|
10/8-10 |
Sat–Mon |
National Day |
3 |
Aerial view of Xitou Scenic Area. (Image source / Taiwan form above)
Japan
Many tourists visit Japan, and almost every popular attraction requires queuing. To avoid the crowds, it’s best to carefully study Japan’s national holidays. “Showa Day” and “Constitution Memorial Day” are close together — taking a few days off in between can result in a nine-day break, which often becomes a peak travel period in Japan.
Japan consecutive holidays:
|
Date |
Day of the week |
Holiday |
Duration |
|
1/1-3 |
Fri–Sun |
New Year’s Day |
3 |
|
1/9-11 |
Sat–Mon |
Adults’ Day |
3 |
|
3/19-21 |
Sat–Mon |
Vernal Equinox Day |
3 |
|
4/29-5/1 |
Fri–Sun |
Showa Day |
3 |
|
5/3-5 |
Tue–Fri |
Constitution Memorial Day |
3 |
|
7/16-18 |
Sat–Mon |
Marine Day |
3 |
|
9/17-19 |
Sat–Mon |
Respect for the Aged Day |
3 |
|
10/8-10 |
Sat–Mon |
Sports Day |
3 |
|
12/23-25 |
Fri–Sun |
The Emperor’s Birthday |
3 |
2015 Osaka Universal Studios Christmas event ran from November 13. (Image source / ユニバ0?单氚?攻骏弗??弗悭靴?Universal Studios Japan (USJ))
South Korea
South Korean fashion markets often have closure days, such as during Chinese New Year and Mid-Autumn Festival, so shoppers planning to visit should check South Korea’s national holidays carefully.
South Korea consecutive holidays:
|
Date |
Day of the week |
Holiday |
Number of days |
|
1/1-3 |
Five days |
New Year's Day |
3 |
|
2/6-10 |
Six to three |
Spring Festival |
5 |
|
6/4-6 |
Six to one |
Hyeonchung-il (Memorial Day) |
3 |
|
8/13-15 |
Six to one |
National Foundation Day |
3 |
|
9/14-18 |
Three days |
Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving) |
5 |
|
10/1-3 |
Six to one |
Gaecheonjeol (National Foundation Day) |
3 |
A popular attraction among tourists in Seoul, South Korea — Samcheong-dong. (Photo source / wow.seoul)
China
During China’s “Golden Week” holiday, many people who work in cities return to their hometowns. Traveling to major cities like Beijing and Shanghai during this period can help you avoid the crowds.
China’s public holidays:
|
Date |
Day of the week |
Holiday |
Number of days |
|
1/1-3 |
Five days |
New Year's Day |
3 |
|
2/19-25 |
Four to three |
Spring Festival |
7 |
|
4/4-6 |
Six to one |
Tomb-Sweeping Day |
3 |
|
5/1-3 |
Five days |
Labor Day |
3 |
|
6/20-22 |
Six to one |
Dragon Boat Festival |
3 |
|
9/26-28 |
June 1 |
Mid-Autumn Festival |
3 |
|
10/1-7 |
April 3 |
National Day |
7 |
Located in Xinjiang, Hemu Village is known as China’s most beautiful village. (Image source / YouTube)
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