Chinese Calendar 2030
Year of the Dog
狗·庚戌
Days Until Chinese New Year
1340
Sunday, February 3, 2030
Chinese New Year
February 3
Sunday
New Year's Eve
February 2
Saturday
Lantern Festival
February 17
Sunday
Chinese Year
4727
Year 庚戌
Major 2030 Chinese Festivals
Track every major festival throughout 2030. 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 Dog
2030 is the Year of the Dog (狗, pronounced “Gǒu”) in the Chinese zodiac. The Dog is the 11th animal in the 12-year cycle.
People born in the Year of the Dog are said to possess characteristics associated with this sign. The Dog is linked to the Earth element.
Previous Dog Years:
2018, 2006, 1994, 1982
狗
Gǒu
Element: Earth
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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 2030
Chinese New Year celebrations last 15 days, each with its own traditions.
| Day | Date | Tradition |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Feb 3 | New Year's Day - Family reunions, red envelopes, firecrackers |
| Day 2 | Feb 4 | Married daughters visit parents - Pray to gods |
| Day 3 | Feb 5 | Mouse marries - Stay home, early sleep |
| Day 4 | Feb 6 | Welcome Kitchen God back from heaven |
| Day 5 | Feb 7 | Welcome God of Wealth - Open businesses |
| Day 6 | Feb 8 | Send away poverty - Clean the house |
| Day 7 | Feb 9 | Renri (Human Day) - Everyone's birthday |
| Day 8 | Feb 10 | Pray to heaven - Jade Emperor's eve |
| Day 9 | Feb 11 | Jade Emperor's birthday - Grand offerings |
| Day 10 | Feb 12 | Stone's birthday - Don't move stones |
| Day 11 | Feb 13 | Father-in-law entertains son-in-law |
| Day 12 | Feb 14 | Prepare for Lantern Festival |
| Day 13 | Feb 15 | Test lanterns - Light candles |
| Day 14 | Feb 16 | Trial Lantern Festival |
| Day 15 | Feb 17 | 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 2030?
Chinese New Year 2030 falls on Sunday, February 3, 2030. This marks the beginning of the Year of the Dog (狗).
What animal year is 2030 in Chinese zodiac?
2030 is the Year of the Dog (狗) in the Chinese zodiac. The Dog is associated with the Earth element.
How long does Chinese New Year 2030 celebration last?
Chinese New Year celebrations traditionally last 15 days, from New Year's Day to the Lantern Festival. In 2030, this is from February 3 to February 17.
What is the Chinese year number for 2030?
In the traditional Chinese calendar, 2030 is year 4727. This is calculated from the reign of the Yellow Emperor (Huangdi) starting in 2697 BCE.
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