Chinese Calendar 2033
Year of the Ox
牛·癸丑
Days Until Chinese New Year
2437
Friday, February 4, 2033
Chinese New Year
February 4
Friday
New Year's Eve
February 3
Thursday
Lantern Festival
February 18
Friday
Chinese Year
4730
Year 癸丑
Major 2033 Chinese Festivals
Track every major festival throughout 2033. 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 Ox
2033 is the Year of the Ox (牛, pronounced “Niú”) in the Chinese zodiac. The Ox is the 2nd animal in the 12-year cycle.
People born in the Year of the Ox are said to possess characteristics associated with this sign. The Ox is linked to the Earth element.
Previous Ox Years:
2021, 2009, 1997, 1985
牛
Niú
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 2033
Chinese New Year celebrations last 15 days, each with its own traditions.
| Day | Date | Tradition |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Feb 4 | New Year's Day - Family reunions, red envelopes, firecrackers |
| Day 2 | Feb 5 | Married daughters visit parents - Pray to gods |
| Day 3 | Feb 6 | Mouse marries - Stay home, early sleep |
| Day 4 | Feb 7 | Welcome Kitchen God back from heaven |
| Day 5 | Feb 8 | Welcome God of Wealth - Open businesses |
| Day 6 | Feb 9 | Send away poverty - Clean the house |
| Day 7 | Feb 10 | Renri (Human Day) - Everyone's birthday |
| Day 8 | Feb 11 | Pray to heaven - Jade Emperor's eve |
| Day 9 | Feb 12 | Jade Emperor's birthday - Grand offerings |
| Day 10 | Feb 13 | Stone's birthday - Don't move stones |
| Day 11 | Feb 14 | Father-in-law entertains son-in-law |
| Day 12 | Feb 15 | Prepare for Lantern Festival |
| Day 13 | Feb 16 | Test lanterns - Light candles |
| Day 14 | Feb 17 | Trial Lantern Festival |
| Day 15 | Feb 18 | 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 2033?
Chinese New Year 2033 falls on Friday, February 4, 2033. This marks the beginning of the Year of the Ox (牛).
What animal year is 2033 in Chinese zodiac?
2033 is the Year of the Ox (牛) in the Chinese zodiac. The Ox is associated with the Earth element.
How long does Chinese New Year 2033 celebration last?
Chinese New Year celebrations traditionally last 15 days, from New Year's Day to the Lantern Festival. In 2033, this is from February 4 to February 18.
What is the Chinese year number for 2033?
In the traditional Chinese calendar, 2033 is year 4730. This is calculated from the reign of the Yellow Emperor (Huangdi) starting in 2697 BCE.
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