Mid-Autumn Festival & Teachers' Day

At a glance

Dates · confirmed

September 25–28, 2026

Where

Nationwide · Nationwide

Price

Free / public holiday

Official link

www.dgpa.gov.tw ↗

What to expect

• Mid-Autumn Festival on Sep 25 — mooncakes, pomelos and full-moon viewing
• Ubiquitous outdoor barbecues fill parks and riverside parks
• Dawn Confucius ceremony at Taipei Confucius Temple on Teachers' Day, Sep 28

Planning tips

• Riverside and roadside BBQ smoke is everywhere on Mid-Autumn night — join a park gathering
• Buy mooncakes and pomelos from bakeries and street stalls in the days before
• Arrive very early for the Confucius Temple ceremony tickets on Sep 28

Build a day around it

Taipei event days feel best when you plan by district. Treat the event as one anchor block, then add one food mission and one restorative break (tea, park, bookstore) — with buffer so nothing feels rushed.

• If you have 2–3 hours: arrive early → event → short neighborhood walk.
• If you’re making a full day: one attraction block + event + a calm night-market or dinner plan.
• If the weather turns: keep walking minimal and use museums/cafés as your buffer.

Before you go

• Confirm the details: check the official link for last-minute schedule or venue updates.
• Arrive with buffer: 15–30 minutes early usually makes the whole experience calmer.
• Have a weather plan: keep one indoor “warm stop” in mind in case the day turns.