Text by MOOK Scenic Spots House, compiled and reported
Travel enthusiasts and meticulous planners have already started getting ready for their 2018 travel schedules, aligning holidays with personal events and trip plans. It's very important to set your plans based on specific dates and timing. After the Executive Yuan’s 2018 official calendar is released, it becomes a key reference for scheduling. Before arranging major plans, it’s a good idea to first understand the full-year vacation days and holiday strategies.
2018 Holiday Travel Guide. Chart by MOOK Scenic Spots House
Holidays in 2018 that form long breaks
New Year’s Day 2018/1/1 (Monday)
New Year’s Day Long Break 2017/12/30 (Saturday) ~ 2018/01/01 (Monday)
New Year’s Day Long Break 2017/12/30 (Saturday) ~ 2018/01/01 (Monday)
Lunar New Year’s Eve 2/15 (Thursday)
Spring Festival Long Break2018/2/15 (Thursday) ~ 2018/2/20 (Tuesday)
Take 3 days off, rest 11 daysForms a long break, 2018/02/10 ~ 2018/02/20
Peace Memorial Day (228) 2018/2/28 (Wednesday)
Take 2 days off, rest 5 days to form a long break 2018/02/24 ~ 2018/02/28
Children’s Day 2018/4/4 (Wednesday)
Tomb Sweeping Day 2018/4/5 (Thursday)
Tomb Sweeping Long Break 2018/04/04 (Thursday) ~ 2018/04/08 (Tuesday)
Take 2 days off, rest 8 daysForms a long break, 2018/04/01 ~ 2018/04/08
(March 31 is a make-up workday; take off 4/2 and 4/3, and start your vacation from 4/1 (Sunday))
Dragon Boat Festival 2018/6/18 (Monday)
Dragon Boat Festival Long Break 2018/06/16 (Saturday) ~ 2018/06/18 (Monday)
Mid-Autumn Festival 2018/9/24 (Monday)
Mid-Autumn Long Break 2018/09/22 (Saturday) ~ 2018/09/24 (Monday)
National Day 2018/10/10 (Wednesday)
Take 2 days off, rest 5 days to form a long break 2018/10/06 ~ 2018/10/10 or
2018/10/10～2018/10/14
Take four days off to get nine(Take four days off on October 8, 9, 11, and 12)
2018/10/10～2018/10/14
Take four days off to get nine(Take four days off on October 8, 9, 11, and 12)
In addition to the national holidays and long weekends listed above, it’s worth noting that the six-day Lunar New Year holiday can be extended to eleven days by taking three days off, connecting with the preceding Saturday and Sunday. This extended break also includesValentine’s Day on February 14 (which is also Little New Year’s Eve),Those who wish to plan celebrations in advance may want to consider the significance of these holidays. Peace Memorial Day (228) and National Day also allow for a two-day leave to gain a five-day break. In addition, many people also pay attention to holidays such asMother’s Day on May 13, Father’s Day on Wednesday, August 8, Qixi Festival (Chinese Valentine’s Day) on Friday, August 17, and Christmas Eve on Monday, December 24.May 1, Labor Day, falls on a Tuesday, and workers can also take one day off to enjoy a four-day break. The New Year’s Eve of 2018 turning into 2019, December 31, is a Monday, with days off before and after, so those planning a New Year's trip can arrange their schedule well.