Taiwan Annual Events Calendar v1

663 words3 min read8/16/2026

| Month | Event Name | Date/Time | Location | Features/Scale |

Taiwan Annual Events Calendar v1

Major Annual Events

  • Largest traditional Aboriginal festival
    • Month Event Name Date/Period Location Features/Scale
    January Taipei New Year Fireworks 1 January at midnight Taipei 101 Building Global attention New Year's Eve show (discharge time source not recorded)
    February Taiwan Lantern Festival (Yuanxiao) Lunar Yuanxiao (February) Rotating host city (2026: Chiayi; 2024 lighting: 24 February) Largest lantern festival in Taiwan; different city hosts each year
    February Yanshui Beehive Fireworks Around Lunar Yuanxiao Yanshui, Tainan Most vibrant Yuanxiao tradition in Taiwan (specific month source not recorded)
    March Dajia Mazu Pilgrimage March (3rd lunar month) Dajia, Taichung → Xingang, Chiayi, over 300km Lasting 9 days; largest religious event in Taiwan, millions of devotees
    Spring Pingxi Sky Lantern Festival Around Lunar Yuanxiao (specific month source not recorded) Pingxi, New Taipei Sky lanterns rising gracefully, UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage candidate
    Spring Firefly Season Spring (Sun Moon Lake); Autumn/Winter (Alishan) Sun Moon Lake, Alishan (altitude 2,000m) Taiwan endemic firefly species
    May–June Plum Rain Season May–June Island-wide Low tourist season, fewer crowds at attractions; beware of heavy rain in mountainous areas
    July–September Typhoon Season July–September (most prevalent) Island-wide Avoid planning island/mountain itineraries
    July–August Amis Harvest Festival Summer (specific month source not recorded) Various tribes in Taitung, Hualien
    October–November Golden Travel Season October–November Island-wide Most comfortable weather; best time for maple viewing and mountain hiking
    December New Year's Eve Countdown 31 December Taipei 101 + various counties/cities Island-wide New Year fireworks; Taipei 101 New Year's is global broadcast focal point

    Travel Peak and Off-Peak Seasons

    Type Months Characteristics
    🔴 Peak season (hot+expensive) July–August Summer holiday crowds + typhoon risk
    🟠 Second busiest February (Chinese New Year) / October Golden Week crowds; October most comfortable
    🟢 Off-peak (cool+cheap) November–March Winter; southern Taiwan still warm
    ⚠️ Avoid May–June Plum rain season
    ⚠️ Note July–September Typhoon season

    2024 Taiwan Tourism Figures

    • Total inbound visitors: 7,857,686 arrivals (+21.13% YoY)
    • Night market visit rate (foreign visitors): 83–85%

    Data Sources / Related Verification

    The information in this article is compiled from internal FactcheckDocs (TW_datatable_Annual_Events_Calendar_v1.md), referencing publicly available official data and industry documents from the TW region. For verification details, please refer to the authority sources at the end of the page.

    Taiwan Market Data

    Taiwan's 2023 GDP is approximately USD 760 billion, with 6.7 million visitors, TSMC dominates global advanced chip manufacturing (60%+), and the High Speed Rail carries a daily average of 190,000 passenger journeys.

    IndicatorDataSource
    GDPUSD 760 billionDGBAS
    Visitors6.7 millionTTA
    HSR Daily Passenger Journeys190,000THSRC

    FAQ

    What is the largest lantern festival in Taiwan? When is it held?▼

    Taiwan Lantern Festival is the largest lantern festival in Taiwan, held during the Lunar Lantern Festival in different cities each year, and will be held in Chiayi in 2026.

    How large is the Mazu pilgrimage in Dajia?▼

    The largest religious event in Taiwan, lasting 9 days, spanning over 300 kilometres, attracting millions of believers.

    When is Taiwan's golden travel season? What are the advantages?▼

    October to November is the golden travel season, with the most comfortable weather, making it the best time for autumn leaf viewing and mountain climbing.

    When do the plum rain and typhoon seasons occur? How should one prepare?▼

    The plum rain season is from May to June, and the typhoon season is from July to September. Island and mountain trips should be avoided during these periods.

    What are the special features of the Pingxi Sky Lantern Festival?▼

    The Pingxi Sky Lantern Festival is famous for the image of sky lanterns slowly rising into the air, and has been listed as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage candidate.

    What is Yanshuei Beehive Fireworks? When is it held?▼

    Yanshuei Beehive Fireworks is the most thrilling Lantern Festival tradition in Taiwan, held in Yanshuei, Tainan, around the Lunar Lantern Festival.

    How many firefly viewing seasons does Taiwan have? Where are they located?▼

    Taiwan has two firefly viewing seasons: spring and autumn-winter, in Sun Moon Lake and Alishan at an altitude of 2000 metres, where you can see Taiwan's endemic firefly species.

    What is the most visited attraction for foreign tourists in Taiwan in 2024?▼

    According to data, night markets are the most visited attractions for foreign tourists, with a visitation rate of 83 to 85 percent.

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