Taiwan: Ghosts, Ancestors, and Remembrance: When is it?

Taiwan: Ghosts, Ancestors, and Remembrance: 清明節: April 5, 2027; 農曆七月／中元普渡: August 2, 2027–August 31, 2027.

Topic: Ghosts, Ancestors, and Remembrance

How does Taiwan mark Ghosts, Ancestors, and Remembrance?

清明節

Local date: April 5, 2027
When is it?: Around the 15th day after the vernal equinox, with the date varying slightly each year

In Taiwan, Qingming brings grave visits, cleaning, and family rites. Some people travel home early; others adapt the day to city life, family schedules, or personal belief.

農曆七月／中元普渡

Local date: August 2, 2027–August 31, 2027
When is it?: In the seventh lunar month; the date of local Pudu (Ghost Festival) rites varies by community

Taiwan's Ghost Month includes offerings, household tables, taboos, and in some places large events such as Qianggu. Families, religions, and neighbourhoods do not share one list of things to avoid.

What is this topic?

This guide looks at Ghosts, Ancestors, and Remembrance through dates, relationships, and local differences.

It does not assume that every household or community follows the same practice.

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Dates follow local time zones, calendars, and official notices. Check the source when a date is estimated or locally variable.