Chinese Calendar
Traditional Chinese lunar calendar with zodiac animals, Chinese New Year dates, and major festivals. Includes both Gregorian and lunar dates.
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Chinese Calendar PDF (2026)
Includes Chinese New Year, Lantern Festival, and traditional festival overview in one-page PDF.
Chinese New Year Dates
Chinese New Year falls on the second new moon after the winter solstice.
2026
Year of the Horse
Chinese New Year: February 17, 2026
Chinese Year: 4723
Ganzhi: ไธๅ
2027
Year of the Goat
Chinese New Year: February 6, 2027
Chinese Year: 4724
Ganzhi: ไธๆช
2028
Year of the Monkey
Chinese New Year: January 26, 2028
Chinese Year: 4725
Ganzhi: ๆ็ณ
2029
Year of the Rooster
Chinese New Year: February 13, 2029
Chinese Year: 4726
Ganzhi: ๅทฑ้
2030
Year of the Dog
Chinese New Year: February 3, 2030
Chinese Year: 4727
Ganzhi: ๅบๆ
2031
Year of the Pig
Chinese New Year: January 23, 2031
Chinese Year: 4728
Ganzhi: ่พไบฅ
12 Chinese Zodiac Animals
The Chinese zodiac is a 12-year cycle where each year is associated with an animal sign.
Rat
้ผ
Shว
#1
Ox
็
Niรบ
#2
Tiger
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Hว
#3
Rabbit
ๅ
Tรน
#4
Dragon
้พ
Lรณng
#5
Snake
่
Shรฉ
#6
Horse
้ฉฌ
Mว
#7
Goat
็พ
Yรกng
#8
Monkey
็ด
Hรณu
#9
Rooster
้ธก
Jฤซ
#10
Dog
็
Gวu
#11
Pig
็ช
Zhลซ
#12
Gregorian โ Lunar Converter
Find Your Lunar Birthday
Quickly map any Gregorian date to an approximate lunar month and day. Perfect for planning traditional celebrations or learning your lunar zodiac placement.
Data is educational and based on average lunar cycles. For ceremonial use, confirm with an official almanac.
Approximate Lunar Date
Wu Yue (Fifth Month), 17th
135 days after Chinese New Year
Zodiac Influence
Year of the Horse (้ฉฌ)
Fire element
Cultural Accuracy & Sources
Dates and descriptions are cross-referenced with Hong Kong Observatory datasets, Huรกxiร Almanac, and the Smithsonian's Lunar New Year educator guides. We combine historical tradition with modern planning guidance.
- Terminology follows Mandarin pinyin with simplified characters for clarity.
- Festival descriptions emphasize shared customs while acknowledging regional variations (Cantonese vs. Hokkien rituals).
- Recommended reference: Tong Shu / ้ไนฆ or your local Chinese cultural association for ceremonial timing.
Major Chinese Festivals
Traditional Chinese festivals based on the lunar calendar.
Chinese New Year
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Most important traditional Chinese festival celebrating the lunar new year
Lunar Month 1, Day 1
Lantern Festival
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Marks the end of Chinese New Year celebrations with lanterns and rice balls
Lunar Month 1, Day 15
Qingming Festival
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Tomb-sweeping day to honor ancestors, usually April 4-6
Dragon Boat Festival
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Commemorates poet Qu Yuan with dragon boat races and zongzi
Lunar Month 5, Day 5
Mid-Autumn Festival
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Celebrates harvest moon with mooncakes and family reunions
Lunar Month 8, Day 15
Double Ninth Festival
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Day to honor elders and climb mountains for good luck
Lunar Month 9, Day 9
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Chinese New Year?
Chinese New Year falls on the second new moon after the winter solstice, occurring between January 21 and February 20. The exact date varies each year based on the lunar calendar.
What are the 12 Chinese zodiac animals?
The 12 Chinese zodiac animals in order are: Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, and Pig. Each year is associated with one animal in a 12-year cycle.
How do I find my Chinese zodiac sign?
Your Chinese zodiac sign is determined by your birth year in the Chinese calendar. However, if you were born before Chinese New Year (late January or February), your zodiac may be the previous year's animal.
What is the difference between Chinese calendar and Gregorian calendar?
The Gregorian calendar is solar-based with 365 days, while the Chinese calendar is lunisolar, following both the moon phases and solar year. Chinese months begin on new moons, and the calendar includes leap months to stay aligned with seasons.