By MOOK Scenic Spots Family Travel Life Network Editorial Team
The Ministry of Personnel Administration has released the 2016 (105th year) calendar, which includes seven long holidays (three days or more) next year. These consist of the Founding Day of the Republic of China (3 days), Lunar New Year’s Eve and Spring Festival holiday (9 days), Peace Memorial Day (3 days), Children’s Day and Tomb Sweeping Festival (4 days), Dragon Boat Festival (4 days), Mid-Autumn Festival (4 days), and National Day (3 days), totaling 116 days off.
2016 calendar – first half of the year. (Image source / Ministry of Personnel Administration)
● The Founding Day of the Republic of China holiday runs from January 1 to January 3 (Friday to Sunday, total of three days off)
● The Lunar New Year’s Eve and Spring Festival holiday runs from February 6 to February 14 (Saturday to the following Sunday, total of nine days off)
● The Peace Memorial Day holiday runs from February 27 to February 29 (Saturday to Monday, total of three days off)
● The Children’s Day and Tomb Sweeping Festival holiday runs from April 2 to April 5 (Saturday to Tuesday, total of four days off)
● The Dragon Boat Festival holiday runs from June 9 to June 12 (Thursday to Sunday, total of four days off)
2016 calendar – second half of the year. (Image source / Ministry of Personnel Administration)
● The National Day holiday runs from October 8 to October 10 (Saturday to Monday, total of three days off)
The Ministry of Personnel Administration pointed out that starting from October 21, 2014, amendments to regulations stipulate that any public holiday or festival falling on a Tuesday or Thursday will be adjusted to provide a consecutive break. In accordance with the rules, the preceding Saturday will be a working day to ensure the total number of holidays remains unaffected, thereby facilitating better vacation planning. Aside from the aforementioned long holidays, other major holidays such as Valentine’s Day and New Year’s Eve fall on a Sunday and Saturday respectively, while Father’s Day and Christmas occur on a Monday and Friday, which are not designated holidays. For those planning to travel next year, it’s wise to start preparing early.
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