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Special Working Day in Taiwan is an occasional working day that compensates for public holidays that create extended weekends. When a public holiday falls on a Thursday or Tuesday, the government may declare the adjacent Friday or Monday as a holiday to form a four-day weekend. Consequently, to make up for the workday lost, either the preceding or following Saturday is designated as a Special Working Day.
The concept of Special Working Days began after the implementation of the five-day workweek system in Taiwan. It was introduced to maintain economic productivity while still allowing citizens to enjoy long weekends during major festivals and holidays. This system ensures that workers do not lose out on wages due to additional days off and companies do not suffer from decreased productivity.
On a Special Working Day, people in Taiwan go about their regular work routines as they would on any standard weekday. Businesses, schools, and government offices operate normally despite it falling on what would typically be considered a weekend day. For many, this means attending work or school, though some may take personal leave if they prefer not to work on that day.
While there are no specific traditions associated with Special Working Days themselves, these days are part of the larger context of Taiwanese holiday customs which often involve family reunions, festive meals, and cultural activities during the extended holidays they help facilitate.
