Chinese Calendar 2029
Year of the Rooster
鸡·己酉
Days Until Chinese New Year
985
Tuesday, February 13, 2029
Chinese New Year
February 13
Tuesday
New Year's Eve
February 12
Monday
Lantern Festival
February 27
Tuesday
Chinese Year
4726
Year 己酉
Major 2029 Chinese Festivals
Track every major festival throughout 2029. 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 Rooster
2029 is the Year of the Rooster (鸡, pronounced “Jī”) in the Chinese zodiac. The Rooster is the 10th animal in the 12-year cycle.
People born in the Year of the Rooster are said to possess characteristics associated with this sign. The Rooster is linked to the Metal element.
Previous Rooster Years:
2017, 2005, 1993, 1981
鸡
Jī
Element: Metal
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Approximate Lunar Date
Si Yue (Fourth Month), 19th
107 days after Chinese New Year
Zodiac Influence
Year of the Horse (马)
Fire element
15 Days of Chinese New Year 2029
Chinese New Year celebrations last 15 days, each with its own traditions.
| Day | Date | Tradition |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Feb 13 | New Year's Day - Family reunions, red envelopes, firecrackers |
| Day 2 | Feb 14 | Married daughters visit parents - Pray to gods |
| Day 3 | Feb 15 | Mouse marries - Stay home, early sleep |
| Day 4 | Feb 16 | Welcome Kitchen God back from heaven |
| Day 5 | Feb 17 | Welcome God of Wealth - Open businesses |
| Day 6 | Feb 18 | Send away poverty - Clean the house |
| Day 7 | Feb 19 | Renri (Human Day) - Everyone's birthday |
| Day 8 | Feb 20 | Pray to heaven - Jade Emperor's eve |
| Day 9 | Feb 21 | Jade Emperor's birthday - Grand offerings |
| Day 10 | Feb 22 | Stone's birthday - Don't move stones |
| Day 11 | Feb 23 | Father-in-law entertains son-in-law |
| Day 12 | Feb 24 | Prepare for Lantern Festival |
| Day 13 | Feb 25 | Test lanterns - Light candles |
| Day 14 | Feb 26 | Trial Lantern Festival |
| Day 15 | Feb 27 | 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 2029?
Chinese New Year 2029 falls on Tuesday, February 13, 2029. This marks the beginning of the Year of the Rooster (鸡).
What animal year is 2029 in Chinese zodiac?
2029 is the Year of the Rooster (鸡) in the Chinese zodiac. The Rooster is associated with the Metal element.
How long does Chinese New Year 2029 celebration last?
Chinese New Year celebrations traditionally last 15 days, from New Year's Day to the Lantern Festival. In 2029, this is from February 13 to February 27.
What is the Chinese year number for 2029?
In the traditional Chinese calendar, 2029 is year 4726. This is calculated from the reign of the Yellow Emperor (Huangdi) starting in 2697 BCE.
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