Chinese Calendar 2031
Year of the Pig
猪·辛亥
Days Until Chinese New Year
1694
Thursday, January 23, 2031
Chinese New Year
January 23
Thursday
New Year's Eve
January 22
Wednesday
Lantern Festival
February 6
Thursday
Chinese Year
4728
Year 辛亥
Major 2031 Chinese Festivals
Track every major festival throughout 2031. 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 Pig
2031 is the Year of the Pig (猪, pronounced “Zhū”) in the Chinese zodiac. The Pig is the 12th animal in the 12-year cycle.
People born in the Year of the Pig are said to possess characteristics associated with this sign. The Pig is linked to the Water element.
Previous Pig Years:
2019, 2007, 1995, 1983
Note: 2031 is a leap year in the Chinese calendar with 13 lunar months.
猪
Zhū
Element: Water
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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 2031
Chinese New Year celebrations last 15 days, each with its own traditions.
| Day | Date | Tradition |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Jan 23 | New Year's Day - Family reunions, red envelopes, firecrackers |
| Day 2 | Jan 24 | Married daughters visit parents - Pray to gods |
| Day 3 | Jan 25 | Mouse marries - Stay home, early sleep |
| Day 4 | Jan 26 | Welcome Kitchen God back from heaven |
| Day 5 | Jan 27 | Welcome God of Wealth - Open businesses |
| Day 6 | Jan 28 | Send away poverty - Clean the house |
| Day 7 | Jan 29 | Renri (Human Day) - Everyone's birthday |
| Day 8 | Jan 30 | Pray to heaven - Jade Emperor's eve |
| Day 9 | Jan 31 | Jade Emperor's birthday - Grand offerings |
| Day 10 | Feb 1 | Stone's birthday - Don't move stones |
| Day 11 | Feb 2 | Father-in-law entertains son-in-law |
| Day 12 | Feb 3 | Prepare for Lantern Festival |
| Day 13 | Feb 4 | Test lanterns - Light candles |
| Day 14 | Feb 5 | Trial Lantern Festival |
| Day 15 | Feb 6 | 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 2031?
Chinese New Year 2031 falls on Thursday, January 23, 2031. This marks the beginning of the Year of the Pig (猪).
What animal year is 2031 in Chinese zodiac?
2031 is the Year of the Pig (猪) in the Chinese zodiac. The Pig is associated with the Water element.
How long does Chinese New Year 2031 celebration last?
Chinese New Year celebrations traditionally last 15 days, from New Year's Day to the Lantern Festival. In 2031, this is from January 23 to February 6.
What is the Chinese year number for 2031?
In the traditional Chinese calendar, 2031 is year 4728. This is calculated from the reign of the Yellow Emperor (Huangdi) starting in 2697 BCE.
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