Chinese Calendar 2024
Year of the Dragon
龙·甲辰
Chinese New Year
February 10
Saturday
New Year's Eve
February 9
Friday
Lantern Festival
February 24
Saturday
Chinese Year
4721
Year 甲辰
Major 2024 Chinese Festivals
Track every major festival throughout 2024. Use the lunar dates below to plan rituals, educational content, or travel around each celebration.
春节
Chinese New Year
Most important traditional Chinese festival celebrating the lunar new year
Lunar Lunar Month 1, Day 1
元宵节
Lantern Festival
Marks the end of Chinese New Year celebrations with lanterns and rice balls
Lunar Lunar Month 1, Day 15
清明节
Qingming Festival
Tomb-sweeping day to honor ancestors, usually April 4-6
Lunar Solar term (April 4-6)
端午节
Dragon Boat Festival
Commemorates poet Qu Yuan with dragon boat races and zongzi
中秋节
Mid-Autumn Festival
Celebrates harvest moon with mooncakes and family reunions
重阳节
Double Ninth Festival
Day to honor elders and climb mountains for good luck
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Year of the Dragon
2024 is the Year of the Dragon (龙, pronounced “Lóng”) in the Chinese zodiac. The Dragon is the 5th animal in the 12-year cycle.
People born in the Year of the Dragon are said to possess characteristics associated with this sign. The Dragon is linked to the Earth element.
Previous Dragon Years:
2012, 2000, 1988, 1976
龙
Lóng
Element: Earth
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Data is educational and based on average lunar cycles. For ceremonial use, confirm with an official almanac.
Approximate Lunar Date
Wu Yue (Fifth Month), 8th
126 days after Chinese New Year
Zodiac Influence
Year of the Horse (马)
Fire element
15 Days of Chinese New Year 2024
Chinese New Year celebrations last 15 days, each with its own traditions.
| Day | Date | Tradition |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Feb 10 | New Year's Day - Family reunions, red envelopes, firecrackers |
| Day 2 | Feb 11 | Married daughters visit parents - Pray to gods |
| Day 3 | Feb 12 | Mouse marries - Stay home, early sleep |
| Day 4 | Feb 13 | Welcome Kitchen God back from heaven |
| Day 5 | Feb 14 | Welcome God of Wealth - Open businesses |
| Day 6 | Feb 15 | Send away poverty - Clean the house |
| Day 7 | Feb 16 | Renri (Human Day) - Everyone's birthday |
| Day 8 | Feb 17 | Pray to heaven - Jade Emperor's eve |
| Day 9 | Feb 18 | Jade Emperor's birthday - Grand offerings |
| Day 10 | Feb 19 | Stone's birthday - Don't move stones |
| Day 11 | Feb 20 | Father-in-law entertains son-in-law |
| Day 12 | Feb 21 | Prepare for Lantern Festival |
| Day 13 | Feb 22 | Test lanterns - Light candles |
| Day 14 | Feb 23 | Trial Lantern Festival |
| Day 15 | Feb 24 | Lantern Festival - Yuanxiao, lantern displays |
All Chinese Zodiac Animals
Rat
鼠
Ox
牛
Tiger
虎
Rabbit
兔
Dragon
龙
Snake
蛇
Horse
马
Goat
羊
Monkey
猴
Rooster
鸡
Dog
狗
Pig
猪
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Chinese New Year 2024?
Chinese New Year 2024 falls on Saturday, February 10, 2024. This marks the beginning of the Year of the Dragon (龙).
What animal year is 2024 in Chinese zodiac?
2024 is the Year of the Dragon (龙) in the Chinese zodiac. The Dragon is associated with the Earth element.
How long does Chinese New Year 2024 celebration last?
Chinese New Year celebrations traditionally last 15 days, from New Year's Day to the Lantern Festival. In 2024, this is from February 10 to February 24.
What is the Chinese year number for 2024?
In the traditional Chinese calendar, 2024 is year 4721. This is calculated from the reign of the Yellow Emperor (Huangdi) starting in 2697 BCE.
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