Plan campaigns and editorial topics with the 2028 calendar, including important dates, seasonal topics, solar terms, public holidays, travel ideas, consumer themes, and lunar-calendar events.
2028 Gregorian Calendar: January
January 2028
Important Dates
2028/1/1 Thu
New Year Day
2028/1/3 Sat
Laba Festival
The eighth day of the twelfth lunar month.
2028/1/4 Sun
World Braille Day
Raises awareness of Braille and access for people with visual impairments.
2028/1/6 Tue
Minor Cold
The weather turns colder, though it has not reached the coldest point yet.
2028/1/11 Sun
International Thank You Day
A day to express gratitude.
2028/1/14 Wed
Diary Valentine Day
A day for couples to exchange diaries and plans.
2028/1/16 Fri
World Religion Day
Promotes understanding among religions.
2028/1/20 Tue
Major Cold
The coldest period of the year, with biting cold weather.
2028/1/21 Wed
International Hug Day
Encourages friendly care and emotional support.
2028/1/23 Fri
World Freedom Day
Promotes freedom, human rights, and democracy.
2028/1/24 Sat
International Day of Education
Recognizes education as a public good.
2028/1/25 Sun
Lunar New Year Eve
2028/1/26 Mon
International Customs Day
2028/1/26 Mon
Lunar New Year Day
First day of the first lunar month.
2028/1/27 Tue
Second Day of Lunar New Year
2028/1/28 Wed
Third Day of Lunar New Year
2028/1/29 Thu
Fourth Day of Lunar New Year
2028/1/30 Fri
World Leprosy Day
Raises awareness and reduces stigma.
2028/1/30 Fri
Fifth Day of Lunar New Year
2028/1/31 Sat
Sixth Day of Lunar New Year
Content Angles and Topic Focus
year-end banquet peak, Lunar New Year shopping at Dihua Street and warehouse stores, deep cleaning and decluttering/recycling, GSAT encouragement, winter break begins, Lunar New Year gifts, homecoming tickets, year-end bonus planning, cold-wave outfits
Astrology Topics
Capricorn 12/22-1/19Aquarius 1/20-2/18
Holiday and Festival Topics
New Year's Day, winter break, year-end banquets
Solar Terms
2028/1/6
Minor Cold
The weather turns colder, though it has not reached the coldest point yet.
2028/1/20
Major Cold
The coldest period of the year, with biting cold weather.
Important Exams
2028/TBD
General Scholastic Ability Test (GSAT)
The exact date of the 117 academic year General Scholastic Ability Test (GSAT) is pending announcement by the College Entrance Examination Center.
2028/TBD
General English Proficiency Test (GEPT) intermediate / elementary
First GEPT session of 2028. Based on previous years, it is usually held in January; the exact date is pending announcement by the Language Training and Testing Center.
Taiwan Food and Travel
Nantou plum blossoms, Dahu strawberry picking, year-end banquet dining, Dihua Street holiday markets, Hehuanshan snow trips, hot springs in Beitou, Guguan, and Zhiben, bald-cypress scenery
Consumer Trends
New Year's countdown, year-end banquet peak, final exams, GSAT, winter break begins, Lunar New Year deep-cleaning shopping peak, holiday gift boxes, winter camps, year-end bonus financial planning
Gregorian 2028 Lunar January
Lunar January
- First lunar month, 1st day
- Spring Festival, beginning of the lunar year, Lunar New Year, year crossing, New Year celebration, Yuanshi Tianzun (Maitreya Buddha) birthday | one of the four major Han Chinese traditional festivals
- First lunar month, 4th day
- Welcoming the gods Kitchen God
- First lunar month, 5th day
- Welcoming the God of Wealth, market-opening day God of Wealth (Tudi Gong)
- First lunar month, 9th day
- Jade Emperor birthday Tiangong
- First lunar month, 14th to 15th day
- Tainan Yanshui Beehive Fireworks
- First lunar month, 15th day
- Lantern Festival, Shangyuan Festival, Sanguan Dadi (Heaven Official) birthday, Pingxi Sky Lantern Festival Sanguan Dadi
- First lunar month, 20th day
- Sky-Patching Day, Hakka Day
2028 Gregorian Calendar: February
February 2028
Important Dates
2028/2/1 Sun
Seventh Day of Lunar New Year
2028/2/2 Mon
World Wetlands Day
Raises awareness of wetland ecosystems.
2028/2/2 Mon
Candlemas
2028/2/2 Mon
Groundhog Day
2028/2/3 Tue
Ninth Day of Lunar New Year
2028/2/4 Wed
World Cancer Day
Promotes cancer prevention, detection, and treatment.
2028/2/4 Wed
Tenth Day of Lunar New Year
2028/2/4 Wed
Start of Spring
Spring begins and nature starts to revive.
2028/2/9 Mon
Lantern Festival
The fifteenth day of the first lunar month.
2028/2/14 Sat
Valentine Day
2028/2/19 Thu
Rain Water
Rainfall increases and the land begins to moisten.
2028/2/26 Thu
Dragon Heads-raising Day
The second day of the second lunar month.
2028/2/28 Sat
Peace Memorial Day
Content Angles and Topic Focus
Lunar New Year (New Year's Eve 1/25 and first day 1/26), spring outings, back-to-work red envelopes, Valentine's Day, Lantern Festival (2/9), Peace Memorial Day, cherry blossoms, post-holiday wellness
Astrology Topics
Aquarius 1/20-2/18Pisces 2/19-3/20
Holiday and Festival Topics
Lunar New Year, Valentine's Day, Lantern Festival, 228 Peace Memorial Day
Solar Terms
2028/2/4
Start of Spring
Spring begins and nature starts to revive.
2028/2/19
Rain Water
Rainfall increases and the land begins to moisten.
Taiwan Food and Travel
Lunar New Year outings, cherry blossoms at Wuling Farm and Formosan Aboriginal Culture Village, Pingxi Sky Lantern Festival around Lantern Festival (2/9), Taiwan Lantern Festival, Yuejin Lantern Festival, Yanshui Beehive Fireworks, Valentine's dining
Consumer Trends
Lunar New Year (New Year's Eve 1/25 and first day 1/26), family visits, spring-outing gifts, back-to-work red envelopes, Valentine's Day, Taipei International Book Exhibition, Lantern Festival events (2/9)
Gregorian 2028 Lunar February
Lunar February
- Second lunar month, 2nd day
- Dragon Heads-raising Day, Spring Dragon Festival, first business offering
- Second lunar month, 15th day
- Flower Festival
2028 Gregorian Calendar: March
March 2028
Important Dates
2028/3/1 Sun
World Civil Defense Day
2028/3/1 Sun
International Seal Day
2028/3/3 Tue
World Wildlife Day
2028/3/5 Thu
Awakening of Insects
Spring thunder begins and dormant life becomes active again.
2028/3/6 Fri
World Glaucoma Day
2028/3/8 Sun
International Women Day
2028/3/12 Thu
Arbor Day
2028/3/14 Sat
White Valentine Day
2028/3/14 Sat
International Day of Mathematics
2028/3/14 Sat
Pi Day
2028/3/14 Sat
Home Inspection Day
2028/3/15 Sun
World Consumer Rights Day
2028/3/15 Sun
International Day Against Police Brutality
2028/3/17 Tue
Saint Patrick Day
2028/3/18 Wed
National Liver Day
2028/3/20 Fri
World Oral Health Day
2028/3/20 Fri
International Day of Happiness
2028/3/20 Fri
Spring Equinox
Day and night are nearly equal, with mild and comfortable weather.
2028/3/21 Sat
International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
2028/3/21 Sat
World Poetry Day
2028/3/21 Sat
World Sleep Day
2028/3/21 Sat
World Forest Day
2028/3/22 Sun
World Water Day
2028/3/23 Mon
World Meteorological Day
2028/3/24 Tue
World Tuberculosis Day
2028/3/25 Wed
Earth Hour
A global lights-off event that calls attention to climate change and nature loss.
2028/3/26 Thu
Purple Day
2028/3/29 Sun
Youth Day
2028/3/30 Mon
Take a Walk in the Park Day
Content Angles and Topic Focus
International Women's Day, White Day, spring travel, seasonal flowers, Mazu pilgrimage previews, spring fashion, sun protection, Earth Hour (3/25)
Astrology Topics
Pisces 2/19-3/20Aries 3/21-4/19
Holiday and Festival Topics
spring banquets, Women's Day, White Day, Easter
Solar Terms
2028/3/5
Awakening of Insects
Spring thunder begins and dormant life becomes active again.
2028/3/20
Spring Equinox
Day and night are nearly equal, with mild and comfortable weather.
Taiwan Food and Travel
golden trumpet trees in Chiayi, Alishan cherry blossom season, Yangmingshan calla lily season, Green Expo, Rueili wisteria season, Megaport Festival in Kaohsiung, spring picnics, Matcha Mountain hikes
Consumer Trends
International Women's Day, White Day, spring cosmetics, seasonal allergy care, Mazu pilgrimage previews, spring exhibitions, Earth Hour (3/25)
Gregorian 2028 Lunar March
Lunar March
- Third lunar month, 3rd day
- Shangsi Festival, Little Qingming
- Third lunar month, 23rd day
- Mazu birthday Mazu
- Third lunar month, 28th day
- Cangjie birthday
2028 Gregorian Calendar: April
April 2028
Important Dates
2028/4/1 Wed
April Fools Day
2028/4/2 Thu
International Children Book Day
2028/4/4 Sat
Children Day
2028/4/4 Sat
Tomb Sweeping Day
2028/4/4 Sat
Qingming
Warm spring days with blooming flowers, traditionally a time for tomb sweeping.
2028/4/6 Mon
International Day of Sport for Development and Peace
2028/4/7 Tue
World Health Day
2028/4/9 Thu
Aviation Day
2028/4/14 Tue
Black Valentine Day
2028/4/16 Thu
Easter
First Sunday after the first full moon after the spring equinox.
2028/4/19 Sun
Grain Rain
The final solar term of spring, a favorable time for sowing.
2028/4/20 Mon
UN Chinese Language Day
2028/4/21 Tue
World Creativity and Innovation Day
2028/4/21 Tue
World Curlew Day
2028/4/22 Wed
World Earth Day
2028/4/22 Wed
International Mother Earth Day
2028/4/23 Thu
World Book and Copyright Day
2028/4/23 Thu
UN English Language Day
2028/4/24 Fri
International Day of Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace
2028/4/24 Fri
World Day for Laboratory Animals
2028/4/25 Sat
World Malaria Day
2028/4/25 Sat
World Penguin Day
2028/4/26 Sun
Administrative Professionals Day
2028/4/26 Sun
World Intellectual Property Day
2028/4/27 Mon
World Design Day
2028/4/30 Thu
International Jazz Day
2028/4/30 Thu
International No Hitting Day
Content Angles and Topic Focus
Children's Day, Qingming observances, Easter (4/16), Earth Day, World Book Day, seasonal storage, firefly season, dehumidifying before the plum-rain season
Astrology Topics
Aries 3/21-4/19Taurus 4/20-5/20
Holiday and Festival Topics
April Fools' Day, Children's Day, Qingming Festival, Mazu Pilgrimage, Earth Day
Solar Terms
2028/4/4
Qingming
Warm spring days with blooming flowers, traditionally a time for tomb sweeping.
2028/4/19
Grain Rain
The final solar term of spring, a favorable time for sowing.
Important Exams
2028/TBD
TVE Joint College Entrance Examination
The exact date of the 117 academic year TVE Joint College Entrance Examination is pending announcement by the Testing Center for Technological and Vocational Education.
Taiwan Food and Travel
Qingming-season travel, firefly viewing, Hakka tung blossoms, Laomei Green Reef, Dajia Mazu Pilgrimage, Zhuzihu hydrangeas, Pingtung bluefin tuna season
Consumer Trends
Children's Day long weekend, Qingming tomb-sweeping with spring rolls and travel, Mazu Pilgrimage during the third lunar month, Earth Day, Mother's Day cake preorders, department-store Mother's Day presales
Gregorian 2028 Lunar April
Lunar April
- Fourth lunar month, 8th day
- Buddha birthday, Bathing Buddha Festival Shakyamuni
- Fourth lunar month, 26th day
- Mazu Pilgrimage
2028 Gregorian Calendar: May
May 2028
Important Dates
2028/5/1 Fri
International Labor Day
2028/5/1 Fri
Labor Day
2028/5/2 Sat
World Tuna Day
2028/5/2 Sat
World Asthma Day
2028/5/3 Sun
World Press Freedom Day
2028/5/4 Mon
Youth Day
2028/5/4 Mon
Star Wars Day
2028/5/5 Tue
International Midwives Day
2028/5/5 Tue
Start of Summer
Summer begins and temperatures gradually rise.
2028/5/8 Fri
World Ovarian Cancer Day
2028/5/12 Tue
International Nurses Day
2028/5/13 Wed
World Migratory Bird Day
2028/5/14 Thu
Mother Day
2028/5/14 Thu
Yellow and Rose Valentine Day
2028/5/15 Fri
International Day of Families
2028/5/17 Sun
World Telecommunication and Information Society Day
2028/5/17 Sun
International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia
2028/5/18 Mon
International Museum Day
2028/5/20 Wed
520 Internet Valentine Day
2028/5/20 Wed
Grain Buds
Rainfall increases and crops begin to fill out.
2028/5/23 Sat
World Turtle Day
2028/5/26 Tue
World Dracula Day
2028/5/28 Thu
Dragon Boat Festival
The fifth day of the fifth lunar month.
2028/5/29 Fri
International Day of UN Peacekeepers
2028/5/29 Fri
World Digestive Health Day
2028/5/31 Sun
World No Tobacco Day
Content Angles and Topic Focus
Mother's Day (5/14), income-tax filing, CAP exam season, Labor Day, Nurses Day, Dragon Boat Festival preorders
Astrology Topics
Taurus 4/20-5/20Gemini 5/21-6/21
Holiday and Festival Topics
Labor Day, Mother's Day
Solar Terms
2028/5/5
Start of Summer
Summer begins and temperatures gradually rise.
2028/5/20
Grain Buds
Rainfall increases and crops begin to fill out.
Important Exams
2028/TBD
Comprehensive Assessment Program for Junior High School Students (CAP)
The exact date of the 2028 Comprehensive Assessment Program for Junior High School Students is pending official announcement.
Taiwan Food and Travel
Mother's Day dining and cakes, Penghu International Fireworks Festival, Matsu blue tears peak season, Fulong Sand Sculpture Art Festival, Donggang bluefin tuna peak season, Yushan rhododendrons, golden shower tree season
Consumer Trends
Mother's Day (5/14) dining, home appliances, and beauty services, income-tax filing, Dragon Boat Festival gift preorders, COMPUTEX Taipei
Gregorian 2028 Lunar May
Lunar May
- Fifth lunar month, 5th day
- Dragon Boat Festival Qu Yuan | one of the four major Han Chinese traditional festivals
- Fifth lunar month, 13th day
- Guansheng Dijun birthday
- Fifth lunar month, 25th day
- Guanyin Bodhisattva Enlightenment Day
2028 Gregorian Calendar: June
June 2028
Important Dates
2028/6/1 Mon
International Children Day
2028/6/1 Mon
World Milk Day
2028/6/3 Wed
World Bicycle Day
2028/6/5 Fri
World Environment Day
2028/6/5 Fri
Grain in Ear
A good time for planting awned crops such as rice and wheat; an active farming period.
2028/6/8 Mon
World Oceans Day
2028/6/14 Sun
Kiss Day
2028/6/14 Sun
World Blood Donor Day
2028/6/15 Mon
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
2028/6/16 Tue
World Sea Turtle Day
2028/6/17 Wed
World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought
2028/6/18 Thu
International Picnic Day
2028/6/20 Sat
World Refugee Day
2028/6/21 Sun
International Day of Yoga
2028/6/21 Sun
Summer Solstice
The day with the longest daylight of the year, with temperatures continuing to rise.
2028/6/23 Tue
Olympic Day
2028/6/23 Tue
International Widows Day
2028/6/26 Fri
International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking
2028/6/26 Fri
World Charter Day
2028/6/29 Mon
International Day of the Tropics
2028/6/29 Mon
World Pop Music Day
2028/6/30 Tue
World Youth Festival
Content Angles and Topic Focus
graduation season, thank-you banquets, new-graduate job hunting, summer cooling, 618 mid-year sales, mango season, summer travel bookings
Astrology Topics
Gemini 5/21-6/21Cancer 6/22-7/22
Holiday and Festival Topics
Dragon Boat Festival
Solar Terms
2028/6/5
Grain in Ear
A good time for planting awned crops such as rice and wheat.
2028/6/21
Summer Solstice
The day with the longest daylight of the year, with temperatures continuing to rise.
Important Exams
2028/TBD
Teacher Qualification Exam
The Teacher Qualification Exam for senior high schools and below as well as preschools is generally held in June. The exact date is pending announcement by the Ministry of Education.
2028/TBD
TOEIC English Test
TOEIC tests are held monthly. June is a key season for graduation and job hunting, and the exact test dates are pending announcement on the ETS official website.
Taiwan Food and Travel
Taitung Balloon Festival, Yangmingshan hydrangeas, Baihe lotus season, mango shaved ice and watermelon, Xiuguluan River rafting, summer travel planning
Consumer Trends
post-Dragon Boat Festival (5/28) topics, graduation season, summer cooling, air conditioners and sun protection, mid-year sales, summer travel bookings
Gregorian 2028 Lunar June
Lunar June
- Sixth lunar month, 19th day
- Guanyin Bodhisattva Enlightenment Day
2028 Gregorian Calendar: July
July 2028
Important Dates
2028/7/1 Wed
International Joke Day
2028/7/1 Wed
International Day of Cooperatives
2028/7/4 Sat
United States Independence Day
2028/7/6 Mon
International Kissing Day
2028/7/6 Mon
Minor Heat
The weather begins to turn hot, though not yet extreme.
2028/7/11 Sat
World Population Day
2028/7/14 Tue
Silver Valentine Day
2028/7/14 Tue
Suggested Start for Sanfu Herbal Patch Therapy (First Fu)
The First Fu is traditionally the third Geng day after the summer solstice and is commonly used as the starting point for Sanfu herbal patch therapy. Suitability and actual treatment dates should be confirmed with a licensed Chinese medicine practitioner and the treating clinic.
2028/7/15 Wed
World Youth Skills Day
2028/7/18 Sat
Nelson Mandela International Day
2028/7/22 Wed
Major Heat
The hottest period of the year, often with high temperatures and rain.
2028/7/24 Fri
International Self-Care Day
2028/7/26 Sun
World Esperanto Day
2028/7/28 Tue
World Hepatitis Day
2028/7/30 Thu
Friendship Day
2028/7/30 Thu
International Day of Friendship
2028/7/30 Thu
World Day Against Trafficking in Persons
Content Angles and Topic Focus
summer break begins with family travel and summer camps, heat alerts and perceived temperature, bubble tea and iced dessert battles, water activities and swimwear, typhoon preparedness, anime and game expos, college subject tests
Astrology Topics
Cancer 6/22-7/22Leo 7/23-8/22
Holiday and Festival Topics
summer break
Solar Terms
2028/7/6
Minor Heat
The weather begins to turn hot, though not yet extreme.
2028/7/22
Major Heat
The hottest period of the year, often with high temperatures and rain.
Important Exams
2028/TBD
Junior Civil Service Examination
Junior Civil Service Examination. Based on previous years, it is usually held in early July; the exact date is pending announcement by the Ministry of Examination.
2028/TBD
Senior Civil Service Examination
Senior Civil Service Level 3 Examination. Based on previous years, it is usually held in early July; the exact date is pending announcement by the Ministry of Examination.
2028/TBD
Advanced Subjects Test (AST)
The exact date of the 117 academic year Advanced Subjects Test (AST) is pending announcement by the College Entrance Examination Center.
Taiwan Food and Travel
summer family travel peak, Yilan International Children's Folklore and Folkgame Festival, Gongliao Ocean Music Festival, Hualien indigenous harvest festivals, Kenting and outlying-island water activities, Keelung squid season, peach season in Lala Mountain and Lishan
Consumer Trends
summer travel, family camps, Taipei Film Festival, comics and gaming shows, biotechnology exhibitions, typhoon preparedness, cold drinks and desserts
Gregorian 2028 Lunar July
Lunar July
- Seventh lunar month, 1st day
- Ghost Gate opens wandering spirits
- Seventh lunar month, 7th day
- Qixi Festival, Qiniangma birthday Cowherd / Weaver Girl
- Seventh lunar month, 15th day
- Zhongyuan Festival, Ullambana Festival wandering spirits
2028 Gregorian Calendar: August
August 2028
Important Dates
2028/8/6 Thu
International Beer Day
2028/8/7 Fri
Start of Autumn
Autumn begins, though lingering summer heat may remain.
2028/8/8 Sat
World Cat Day
2028/8/8 Sat
Father Day
2028/8/9 Sun
International Day of the World Indigenous Peoples
2028/8/12 Wed
International Youth Day
2028/8/13 Thu
International Left-Handers Day
2028/8/14 Fri
Green Valentine Day
2028/8/19 Wed
International Homeless Animals Day
2028/8/19 Wed
World Humanitarian Day
2028/8/20 Thu
Ghost Month Begins
The first day of the seventh lunar month.
2028/8/22 Sat
End of Heat
The summer heat gradually fades and mornings and evenings become cooler.
2028/8/26 Wed
Qixi Festival
The seventh day of the seventh lunar month.
Content Angles and Topic Focus
Father's Day, Ghost Gate opening (8/20), Qixi (8/26), Zhongyuan offering preparation, late-summer travel, back-to-school preparation
Astrology Topics
Leo 7/23-8/22Virgo 8/23-9/22
Holiday and Festival Topics
Father's Day, Qixi Valentine's Day, Zhongyuan Festival
Solar Terms
2028/8/7
Start of Autumn
Autumn begins, though lingering summer heat may remain.
2028/8/22
End of Heat
The summer heat gradually fades and mornings and evenings become cooler.
Important Exams
2028/TBD
Elementary Academic Ability Test
Schedules vary by district or private organizer; please follow the organizer official announcement for the confirmed date.
Taiwan Food and Travel
Father's Day dining, Qixi dates (8/26), Hualien-Taitung daylilies, Zhongyuan offerings and Keelung Ghost Festival, Matsu autumn travel, Madou pomelo harvest
Consumer Trends
Father's Day, Ghost Gate opening (8/20), Qixi (8/26), Zhongyuan offering purchases, school supplies, late-summer travel
Gregorian 2028 Lunar August
Lunar August
- Eighth lunar month, 15th day
- Mid-Autumn Festival Moon Goddess / Tudi Gong / ancestors | one of the four major Han Chinese traditional festivals
2028 Gregorian Calendar: September
September 2028
Important Dates
2028/9/1 Tue
Journalist Day
2028/9/3 Thu
Armed Forces Day
2028/9/3 Thu
Zhongyuan Festival
The fifteenth day of the seventh lunar month.
2028/9/5 Sat
International Day of Charity
2028/9/7 Mon
White Dew
Temperatures drop and dew appears in the morning.
2028/9/8 Tue
International Literacy Day
2028/9/8 Tue
World Physical Therapy Day
2028/9/11 Fri
September 11 Remembrance Day
2028/9/13 Sun
International Chocolate Day
2028/9/14 Mon
Music Valentine Day
2028/9/15 Tue
International Day of Democracy
2028/9/16 Wed
International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer
2028/9/18 Fri
Ghost Month Ends
The thirtieth day of the seventh lunar month.
2028/9/19 Sat
International Talk Like a Pirate Day
2028/9/21 Mon
World Alzheimer Day
2028/9/21 Mon
World Peace Day
2028/9/21 Mon
September 21 Earthquake Memorial Day
2028/9/21 Mon
International Day of Peace
2028/9/22 Tue
Autumn Equinox
Day and night are nearly equal, with cooler weather.
2028/9/23 Wed
International Day of Sign Languages
2028/9/24 Thu
International Day of the Deaf
2028/9/27 Sun
World Tourism Day
2028/9/28 Mon
Teachers Day
2028/9/28 Mon
World Maritime Day
2028/9/29 Tue
World Heart Day
Content Angles and Topic Focus
Zhongyuan Festival (9/3), Ghost Gate closing (9/18), back-to-school rentals and electronics, new-device launches, Teachers' Day, fall skincare
Astrology Topics
Virgo 8/23-9/22Libra 9/23-10/23
Holiday and Festival Topics
Mid-Autumn Festival, Teachers' Day
Solar Terms
2028/9/7
White Dew
Temperatures drop and dew appears in the morning.
2028/9/22
Autumn Equinox
Day and night are nearly equal, with cooler weather.
Important Exams
2028/TBD
J.TEST Practical Japanese Test
J.TEST Practical Japanese Test September session. Based on previous years, it is usually held in early September; the exact date is pending announcement on the official J.TEST website.
Taiwan Food and Travel
Zhongyuan events, Sun Moon Lake Swimming Carnival, Hsinchu autumn winds and dried persimmons, crab season, Taoyuan chive flowers, Hsinchu International Kite Festival, Teachers' Day dining
Consumer Trends
Zhongyuan Festival (9/3), Ghost Gate closing (9/18), device launches, back-to-school rentals and electronics, Teachers' Day, fall skincare
Gregorian 2028 Lunar September
Lunar September
- Ninth lunar month, 9th day
- Double Ninth Festival ancestors
2028 Gregorian Calendar: October
October 2028
Important Dates
2028/10/1 Thu
International Coffee Day
2028/10/1 Thu
International Music Day
2028/10/1 Thu
International Day of Older Persons
2028/10/2 Fri
World Habitat Day
2028/10/3 Sat
Mid-Autumn Festival
The fifteenth day of the eighth lunar month.
2028/10/4 Sun
World Animal Day
2028/10/5 Mon
World Teachers Day
2028/10/6 Tue
World Smile Day
2028/10/8 Thu
Cold Dew
Temperatures fall further and dew becomes heavier.
2028/10/9 Fri
World Post Day
2028/10/10 Sat
Double Tenth Day
2028/10/10 Sat
World Mental Health Day
2028/10/10 Sat
World Homeless Day
2028/10/11 Sun
International Day of the Girl Child
2028/10/12 Mon
World Sight Day
2028/10/13 Tue
International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction
2028/10/13 Tue
World Egg Day
2028/10/14 Wed
Wine Valentine Day
2028/10/14 Wed
World Standards Day
2028/10/15 Thu
Global Handwashing Day
2028/10/15 Thu
International White Cane Safety Day
2028/10/15 Thu
International Day of Rural Women
2028/10/16 Fri
World Food Day
2028/10/17 Sat
International Day for the Eradication of Poverty
2028/10/20 Tue
World Statistics Day
2028/10/22 Thu
World Stuttering Awareness Day
2028/10/23 Fri
Frost Descent
The weather turns colder and frost may appear.
2028/10/24 Sat
United Nations Day
2028/10/24 Sat
World Development Information Day
2028/10/25 Sun
Taiwan Retrocession Day
2028/10/27 Tue
Double Ninth Festival
The ninth day of the ninth lunar month.
2028/10/31 Sat
Halloween
2028/10/31 Sat
World Savings Day
2028/10/31 Sat
World Cities Day
Content Angles and Topic Focus
Mid-Autumn Festival (10/3), National Day, Double Ninth Festival (10/27), department-store anniversary sales, Taiwan Pride, Halloween, hot-spring season
Astrology Topics
Libra 9/23-10/23Scorpio 10/24-11/22
Holiday and Festival Topics
Double Ninth Festival, National Day, Halloween
Solar Terms
2028/10/8
Cold Dew
Temperatures fall further and dew becomes heavier.
2028/10/23
Frost Descent
The weather turns colder and frost may appear.
Taiwan Food and Travel
Mid-Autumn barbecue (10/3), National Day fireworks, Taichung Jazz Festival, department-store anniversary sales, hot-spring season, Caoling Historic Trail silvergrass, black-faced spoonbill watching
Consumer Trends
Mid-Autumn Festival (10/3), National Day, Double Ninth Festival (10/27), department-store anniversary sales, Halloween, crab season, Taichung Jazz Festival
Gregorian 2028 Lunar October
Lunar October
Tenth lunar month, 1st day Cold Clothing Festival
Tenth lunar month, 15th day Xiayuan Festival Water Official
2028 Gregorian Calendar: November
November 2028
Important Dates
2028/11/7 Sat
Start of Winter
Winter begins and the weather turns cold.
2028/11/9 Mon
World Freedom Day
2028/11/10 Tue
World Youth Day
2028/11/11 Wed
Singles Day
2028/11/12 Thu
Sun Yat-sen Birthday
2028/11/12 Thu
World Pneumonia Day
2028/11/12 Thu
World Quality Day
2028/11/13 Fri
World Kindness Day
2028/11/14 Sat
Orange Valentine Day
2028/11/14 Sat
World Diabetes Day
2028/11/16 Mon
International Day for Tolerance
2028/11/17 Tue
International Students Day
2028/11/17 Tue
World Prematurity Day
2028/11/20 Fri
World Children Day
2028/11/21 Sat
World Hello Day
2028/11/21 Sat
World Television Day
2028/11/22 Sun
Minor Snow
Snow may begin to fall, usually in small amounts.
2028/11/23 Mon
Thanksgiving Day
2028/11/24 Tue
Black Friday
Content Angles and Topic Focus
Double Eleven shopping, Singles' Day, winter comfort foods, Golden Horse Awards, Thanksgiving (11/23), heating appliances
Astrology Topics
Scorpio 10/24-11/22Sagittarius 11/23-12/21
Holiday and Festival Topics
Double Eleven shopping festival, Thanksgiving
Solar Terms
2028/11/7
Start of Winter
Winter begins and the weather turns cold.
2028/11/22
Minor Snow
Snow may begin to fall, usually in small amounts.
Taiwan Food and Travel
Tongluo chrysanthemums, Xinshe flower fields, fall foliage at Aowanda, Fushoushan, and Taipingshan, winter comfort foods, Taiwan Coffee Festival, Thanksgiving dining
Consumer Trends
Double Eleven shopping, Thanksgiving (11/23), Golden Horse Awards, hot-pot season, heating appliances
Gregorian 2028 Lunar November
Lunar November
- Eleventh lunar month, 17th day
- Amitabha Buddha birthday
- Eleventh lunar month, 22nd day
- Winter Solstice Festival
2028 Gregorian Calendar: December
December 2028
Important Dates
2028/12/1 Tue
World AIDS Day
2028/12/2 Wed
International Day for the Abolition of Slavery
2028/12/3 Thu
International Day of Persons with Disabilities
2028/12/5 Sat
International Volunteer Day
2028/12/6 Sun
Major Snow
Snowfall increases and the weather becomes severely cold.
2028/12/7 Mon
International Civil Aviation Day
2028/12/8 Tue
Pretend To Be A Time Traveler Day
2028/12/9 Wed
International Anti-Corruption Day
2028/12/10 Thu
Human Rights Day
2028/12/12 Sat
Double Twelve Shopping Day
2028/12/14 Mon
Hug Valentine Day
2028/12/15 Tue
International Tea Day
2028/12/18 Fri
International Migrants Day
2028/12/21 Mon
Crossword Puzzle Day
2028/12/21 Mon
Suggested Start for Sanjiu Herbal Patch Therapy (Winter Solstice)
Sanjiu herbal patch therapy commonly begins around the winter solstice, with later sessions usually scheduled every 7 to 10 days or every 9 days. Suitability and the actual schedule should be confirmed with a licensed Chinese medicine practitioner and the treating clinic.
2028/12/21 Mon
Winter Solstice
The day is shortest and the night is longest.
2028/12/24 Thu
Christmas Eve
2028/12/25 Fri
Christmas Day
2028/12/26 Sat
Boxing Day
Content Angles and Topic Focus
Christmas, Double Twelve shopping, New Year's Eve countdowns, year-in-review content, Winter Solstice foods, cold-weather preparation, planning for the coming year
Astrology Topics
Sagittarius 11/23-12/21Capricorn 12/22-1/19
Holiday and Festival Topics
Double Twelve shopping festival, Winter Solstice, Christmas, New Year's Eve, year-end banquet season
Solar Terms
2028/12/6
Major Snow
Snowfall increases and the weather becomes severely cold.
2028/12/21
Winter Solstice
The day is shortest and the night is longest.
Important Exams
2028/TBD
GEPT year-end session
Detailed schedule for the GEPT second-half or year-end session is pending official announcement.
Taiwan Food and Travel
Christmasland in New Taipei City, New Year's Eve concerts and Taipei 101 fireworks, second-crop Dahu strawberries, Chiayi Band Festival, Winter Solstice tangyuan, Alishan sunrise concert, Double Twelve dining deals
Consumer Trends
Double Twelve shopping, Christmas, New Year's Eve events, annual reviews, Winter Solstice, planners and calendars
Gregorian 2028 Lunar December
Lunar December
- Twelfth lunar month, 8th day
- Laba Festival
- Twelfth lunar month, 16th day
- Year-end business offering Tudi Gong, foundation deity
- Twelfth lunar month, 23rd day
- Kitchen God Festival
- Last day of the twelfth lunar month
- Lunar New Year Eve, family reunion dinner household gods / ancestors / foundation deity
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