Taipei New Year 2027: Countdown & Taipei 101 Fireworks

New Year 2027 arrives in Taipei at midnight TST (UTC+8) on Friday, January 1, 2027, which is 16:00 UTC on Thursday, December 31, 2026.

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Taipei 101 Fireworks 2027: Expected (annual event)

2027 event

Taipei 101 Fireworks 2027

Expected (annual event) Taipei 101 has launched fireworks from its tower at the New Year countdown since 2004-05, with the city's countdown party at nearby City Hall Plaza. In September 2026 Taipei 101's chair said preparations for the New Year's Eve show had started and that a major Taiwanese singer had been invited to collaborate, but the theme, running time and party line-up for 2027 have not been published; last year's show (New Year 2026) ran six minutes and the city counted about 200,000 attendees.

Event
Taipei New Year's Eve Countdown and Taipei 101 Fireworks
Type
Fireworks
Where
Usually held at Taipei 101 and Taipei City Hall Plaza
When
Traditionally at 00:00 (TST)
Admission
Last year: free
Organizer
Taipei City Government (Department of Information and Tourism) and Taipei 101
Watch live
Last year's party was scheduled to air on CTV, CTi and Chunghwa Telecom MOD and to stream on the Taipei City Government's YouTube channel. Broadcasters for this year have not been announced.

Official updates

Where to watch in Taipei

  1. Taipei City Hall Plaza — Site of the city's countdown party, close to the tower. The city counted about 200,000 people at the party last year (New Year 2026).
  2. Keelung River riverside parks — Rainbow and Meiti parks on the right bank, Guanshan and Yingfeng on the left. In December 2022 the city's tourism department recommended these open riverside parks for a view without the plaza crowd.
  3. Hillside trails (Elephant Mountain and others) — Trails up Elephant Mountain, Tiger Mountain, Jiantan Mountain and Fuzhou Mountain reach viewing platforms in about 20 to 60 minutes on foot. Paths are dimly lit at night; take care and carry out your rubbish.
  4. Si Si Nan Cun — Close to the tower. The tourism department suggested it as a viewing spot in December 2022, and last year (New Year 2026) it hosted one of the party's four extra stages, so expect crowds.

Getting there

  • The closest MRT stops are Taipei City Hall (Bannan Line) and Taipei 101/World Trade Center (Tamsui-Xinyi Line), but both get extremely crowded. Last year (New Year 2026) the metro operator recommended Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hall, Yongchun, Xinyi Anhe or Xiangshan stations as less crowded alternatives.
  • After the countdown, queues on the Bannan and Tamsui-Xinyi lines can be long. Last year (New Year 2026) the operator suggested walking about 20 minutes to Nanjing Sanmin or Taipei Arena station on the Songshan-Xindian Line, where rides entered between 22:30 and 06:00 were announced as free.
  • Last year (New Year 2026) Taipei Metro announced non-stop service for 42 hours around the countdown. Check the operator's announcement in late December for this year's hours.

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AT A GLANCE

Timezone
Taiwan Standard Time (TST)
UTC Offset
UTC+8
Midnight arrives
Friday, January 1, 2027 at 12:00 AM TST
Celebration order
6th of 37 cities to celebrate (same time as Hong Kong, Kuala Lumpur, Manila and Singapore)

How Taipei celebrates

Taipei welcomes the New Year with fireworks launched from Taipei 101, the skyscraper in the Xinyi District, timed to the midnight countdown at the city's party on the plaza in front of Taipei City Hall.

The tower has staged a New Year's Eve fireworks show since the 2004-05 countdown, when the first display lasted just 35 seconds. Recent shows have run for around six minutes, set to music, and the party below draws crowds of well over 100,000 people.

Beyond the plaza, riverside parks along the Keelung River, hillside trails such as Elephant Mountain and the Si Si Nan Cun area offer other views of the tower. January 1 is a public holiday, while the Lunar New Year is celebrated separately with a five-day official break.

Frequently asked questions

Will Taipei 101 launch fireworks for New Year 2027?

Expected, but not yet announced. Taipei 101 has launched fireworks from its tower at the New Year countdown since 2004-05. In September 2026 its chair said preparations for the New Year's Eve show had started, with a major Taiwanese singer invited to collaborate. The theme, length and line-up for 2027 had not been published when this page was last checked.

Where is the best place to watch the Taipei 101 fireworks?

City Hall Plaza is the official party site but gets very crowded; the city counted about 200,000 people last year (New Year 2026). In December 2022 the city's tourism department suggested Keelung River riverside parks such as Rainbow Riverside Park, or hillside trails such as Elephant Mountain, for a view with fewer people.

How late does the MRT run on New Year's Eve in Taipei?

Last year (New Year 2026) Taipei Metro announced non-stop service for 42 hours around the countdown, with free rides from Nanjing Sanmin and Taipei Arena stations between 22:30 and 06:00. This year's hours had not been announced when this page was last checked.

What time is New Year in Taipei?

New Year arrives in Taipei at midnight Taiwan Standard Time (TST, UTC+8). In 2027, that is 16:00 UTC on December 31, 2026.

How does Taipei celebrate New Year's Eve?

The main event is the countdown party in front of Taipei City Hall, which ends with fireworks launched from Taipei 101 at midnight. Extra stages, riverside parks and hillside trails offer other ways to join in.

What time zone is Taipei on New Year's Eve?

Taipei is on Taiwan Standard Time (TST, UTC+8) year-round, and Taiwan does not observe Daylight Saving Time.

Is New Year's Day a public holiday in Taiwan?

Yes. January 1 is Founding Day of the Republic of China, a national holiday. The Lunar New Year (Spring Festival) is celebrated separately in January or February, with a five-day official break.

Is Taipei one of the first or last cities to celebrate New Year?

Among the 37 cities on this site, Taipei is the 6th to reach midnight, at the same time as Hong Kong, Kuala Lumpur, Manila and Singapore. At UTC+8, it celebrates relatively early in the global celebration window.

Where do people celebrate New Year's Eve in Taipei?

A focal point for New Year's Eve celebrations in Taipei: Taipei 101. See the where-to-watch list above for more places.

What time should I tune in to watch Taipei's New Year celebration?

Midnight arrives in Taipei at 12:00 AM TST (UTC+8) on Friday, January 1, 2027. The main moment of Taipei New Year's Eve Countdown and Taipei 101 Fireworks traditionally begins at midnight (00:00 TST). Last year's party was scheduled to air on CTV, CTi and Chunghwa Telecom MOD and to stream on the Taipei City Government's YouTube channel. Broadcasters for this year have not been announced.

What is the Taipei 101 fireworks show?

Taipei 101 launches fireworks from the tower itself at the midnight countdown, a tradition since the 2004-05 turn of the year. The show has grown from 35 seconds in the first year to around six minutes, usually set to music, and the plaza beside Taipei City Hall is the main place where crowds gather.

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This page provides a live countdown to New Year 2027 in Taipei (Taiwan Standard Time, UTC+8). New Year's Day 2027 in Taipei falls on Friday, January 1, 2027 at midnight TST. Taipei celebrates with fireworks launched from the Taipei 101 skyscraper at the midnight countdown, alongside the city's countdown party at Taipei City Hall Plaza in the Xinyi District. Taiwan celebrates the Lunar New Year separately, with a five-day official break.