By / Editorial Team of MOOK Scenic Spots Family Travel Life Network
Plan your next year’s trip this year ahead of time. Scenic Spots Family has specially compiled a list of national holidays in six popular travel destinations loved by Taiwanese travelers, comparing them with Taiwan’s holiday schedule to help you choose dates that avoid public holidays in those travel countries — thus steering clear of crowds and closed businesses.
Located within Shei-Pa National Park, Wuling Farm. (Photo provided / Veterans Affairs Council)
Taiwan
In 2016, Taiwan has a total of 31 public holidays, but most are concentrated in the first half of the year, with fewer long holidays in the second half. The smartest way to get leave is to take off on April 6, 7, and 8, which gives you a 9-day break.
Taiwan’s consecutive 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 to get 9 |
|
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. (Photo source / Taiwan form above)
Japan
Japan is a hugely popular tourist destination, and almost every famous spot has long queues. To avoid the crowds, it’s best to study Japan’s public holidays closely. “Showa Day” and “Constitution Memorial Day” are close together — take a few days off in between, and you can get a nine-day break, which could very well be one of Japan’s travel peaks.
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–Thu |
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 Universal Studios Japan 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 clothing markets often have closure days, such as during Lunar New Year or Mid-Autumn Festival, so shoppers 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 - Day |
New Year's |
3 |
|
2/6-10 |
Six - Three |
Spring Festival |
5 |
|
6/4-6 |
Six - One |
Hyeonchung-il (Memorial Day) |
3 |
|
8/13-15 |
Six - One |
National Foundation Day |
3 |
|
9/14-18 |
Three - Day |
Chuseok (Mid-Autumn Festival) |
5 |
|
10/1-3 |
Six - One |
Gaecheonjeol (National Foundation Day) |
3 |
Scenic view of Samcheong-dong in Seoul, South Korea, which is quite popular among tourists. (Image 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 or 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 - Day |
New Year's |
3 |
|
2/19-25 |
Four - Three |
Spring Festival |
7 |
|
4/4-6 |
Six - One |
Qingming Festival |
3 |
|
5/1-3 |
Five - Day |
Labor Day |
3 |
|
6/20-22 |
Six - One |
Dragon Boat Festival |
3 |
|
9/26-28 |
June 1st |
Mid-Autumn Festival |
3 |
|
10/1-7 |
April 3rd |
National Day |
7 |
Located in **, Hemu Township is known as the most beautiful village in China. (Image source / YouTube)
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