Chinese Calendar 2025
Year of the Snake
蛇·乙巳
Chinese New Year
January 29
Wednesday
New Year's Eve
January 28
Tuesday
Lantern Festival
February 12
Wednesday
Chinese Year
4722
Year 乙巳
Major 2025 Chinese Festivals
Track every major festival throughout 2025. 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 Snake
2025 is the Year of the Snake (蛇, pronounced “Shé”) in the Chinese zodiac. The Snake is the 6th animal in the 12-year cycle.
People born in the Year of the Snake are said to possess characteristics associated with this sign. The Snake is linked to the Fire element.
Previous Snake Years:
2013, 2001, 1989, 1977
Note: 2025 is a leap year in the Chinese calendar with 13 lunar months.
蛇
Shé
Element: Fire
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
Wu Yue (Fifth Month), 8th
126 days after Chinese New Year
Zodiac Influence
Year of the Horse (马)
Fire element
15 Days of Chinese New Year 2025
Chinese New Year celebrations last 15 days, each with its own traditions.
| Day | Date | Tradition |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Jan 29 | New Year's Day - Family reunions, red envelopes, firecrackers |
| Day 2 | Jan 30 | Married daughters visit parents - Pray to gods |
| Day 3 | Jan 31 | Mouse marries - Stay home, early sleep |
| Day 4 | Feb 1 | Welcome Kitchen God back from heaven |
| Day 5 | Feb 2 | Welcome God of Wealth - Open businesses |
| Day 6 | Feb 3 | Send away poverty - Clean the house |
| Day 7 | Feb 4 | Renri (Human Day) - Everyone's birthday |
| Day 8 | Feb 5 | Pray to heaven - Jade Emperor's eve |
| Day 9 | Feb 6 | Jade Emperor's birthday - Grand offerings |
| Day 10 | Feb 7 | Stone's birthday - Don't move stones |
| Day 11 | Feb 8 | Father-in-law entertains son-in-law |
| Day 12 | Feb 9 | Prepare for Lantern Festival |
| Day 13 | Feb 10 | Test lanterns - Light candles |
| Day 14 | Feb 11 | Trial Lantern Festival |
| Day 15 | Feb 12 | 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 2025?
Chinese New Year 2025 falls on Wednesday, January 29, 2025. This marks the beginning of the Year of the Snake (蛇).
What animal year is 2025 in Chinese zodiac?
2025 is the Year of the Snake (蛇) in the Chinese zodiac. The Snake is associated with the Fire element.
How long does Chinese New Year 2025 celebration last?
Chinese New Year celebrations traditionally last 15 days, from New Year's Day to the Lantern Festival. In 2025, this is from January 29 to February 12.
What is the Chinese year number for 2025?
In the traditional Chinese calendar, 2025 is year 4722. This is calculated from the reign of the Yellow Emperor (Huangdi) starting in 2697 BCE.
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