What's open on Lunar New Year's Day 2026 in Taiwan?
Lunar New Year's Day 2026 falls on 17 February 2026.
New Year's Day closes banks and government offices; most supermarkets and shops either open with reduced hours or stay shut for the day.
Chain opening hours
| Venue / Chain | Category | Holiday Status | Hours | Verification & Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Estimate | Supermarkets & Groceries | Open | Hours Vary | 2026-08-23 pxmart.com.tw |
Estimate | Supermarkets & Groceries | Open | Hours Vary | 2026-08-23 carrefour.com.tw |
Estimate | Drugstores & Cosmetics | Open | Hours Vary | 2026-08-23 watsons.com.tw |
Estimate | Convenience Stores | Open | Hours Vary | 2026-08-23 7-11.com.tw |
Estimate | Convenience Stores | Open | Hours Vary | 2026-08-23 familymart.com.tw |
Estimate | Petrol & EV Charging | Open | 24 hours | 2026-08-23 cpc.com.tw |
Estimate | Post & Parcel Lockers | Closed | Closed All Day | 2026-08-23 post.gov.tw |
Estimate | Banks & ATMs | Closed | Closed All Day | 2026-08-23 tcbbank.com.tw |
Frequently asked questions
Are shops open on Lunar New Year's Day 2026 in Taiwan?
New Year's Day closes banks and government offices; most supermarkets and shops either open with reduced hours or stay shut for the day. Typically closed: banks, government.
When is Lunar New Year's Day in 2026?
Lunar New Year's Day falls on 17 February 2026 (2026-02-17) in 2026.