Chinese Calendar 2028
Year of the Monkey
猴·戊申
Days Until Chinese New Year
602
Wednesday, January 26, 2028
Chinese New Year
January 26
Wednesday
New Year's Eve
January 25
Tuesday
Lantern Festival
February 9
Wednesday
Chinese Year
4725
Year 戊申
Major 2028 Chinese Festivals
Track every major festival throughout 2028. 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 Monkey
2028 is the Year of the Monkey (猴, pronounced “Hóu”) in the Chinese zodiac. The Monkey is the 9th animal in the 12-year cycle.
People born in the Year of the Monkey are said to possess characteristics associated with this sign. The Monkey is linked to the Metal element.
Previous Monkey Years:
2016, 2004, 1992, 1980
Note: 2028 is a leap year in the Chinese calendar with 13 lunar months.
猴
Hóu
Element: Metal
Gregorian → Lunar Converter
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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
Si Yue (Fourth Month), 18th
106 days after Chinese New Year
Zodiac Influence
Year of the Horse (马)
Fire element
15 Days of Chinese New Year 2028
Chinese New Year celebrations last 15 days, each with its own traditions.
| Day | Date | Tradition |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Jan 26 | New Year's Day - Family reunions, red envelopes, firecrackers |
| Day 2 | Jan 27 | Married daughters visit parents - Pray to gods |
| Day 3 | Jan 28 | Mouse marries - Stay home, early sleep |
| Day 4 | Jan 29 | Welcome Kitchen God back from heaven |
| Day 5 | Jan 30 | Welcome God of Wealth - Open businesses |
| Day 6 | Jan 31 | Send away poverty - Clean the house |
| Day 7 | Feb 1 | Renri (Human Day) - Everyone's birthday |
| Day 8 | Feb 2 | Pray to heaven - Jade Emperor's eve |
| Day 9 | Feb 3 | Jade Emperor's birthday - Grand offerings |
| Day 10 | Feb 4 | Stone's birthday - Don't move stones |
| Day 11 | Feb 5 | Father-in-law entertains son-in-law |
| Day 12 | Feb 6 | Prepare for Lantern Festival |
| Day 13 | Feb 7 | Test lanterns - Light candles |
| Day 14 | Feb 8 | Trial Lantern Festival |
| Day 15 | Feb 9 | 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 2028?
Chinese New Year 2028 falls on Wednesday, January 26, 2028. This marks the beginning of the Year of the Monkey (猴).
What animal year is 2028 in Chinese zodiac?
2028 is the Year of the Monkey (猴) in the Chinese zodiac. The Monkey is associated with the Metal element.
How long does Chinese New Year 2028 celebration last?
Chinese New Year celebrations traditionally last 15 days, from New Year's Day to the Lantern Festival. In 2028, this is from January 26 to February 9.
What is the Chinese year number for 2028?
In the traditional Chinese calendar, 2028 is year 4725. This is calculated from the reign of the Yellow Emperor (Huangdi) starting in 2697 BCE.
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