Chinese Calendar 2027
Year of the Goat
羊·丁未
Days Until Chinese New Year
228
Saturday, February 6, 2027
Chinese New Year
February 6
Saturday
New Year's Eve
February 5
Friday
Lantern Festival
February 20
Saturday
Chinese Year
4724
Year 丁未
Major 2027 Chinese Festivals
Track every major festival throughout 2027. 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 Goat
2027 is the Year of the Goat (羊, pronounced “Yáng”) in the Chinese zodiac. The Goat is the 8th animal in the 12-year cycle.
People born in the Year of the Goat are said to possess characteristics associated with this sign. The Goat is linked to the Earth element.
Previous Goat Years:
2015, 2003, 1991, 1979
羊
Yáng
Element: Earth
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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 2027
Chinese New Year celebrations last 15 days, each with its own traditions.
| Day | Date | Tradition |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Feb 6 | New Year's Day - Family reunions, red envelopes, firecrackers |
| Day 2 | Feb 7 | Married daughters visit parents - Pray to gods |
| Day 3 | Feb 8 | Mouse marries - Stay home, early sleep |
| Day 4 | Feb 9 | Welcome Kitchen God back from heaven |
| Day 5 | Feb 10 | Welcome God of Wealth - Open businesses |
| Day 6 | Feb 11 | Send away poverty - Clean the house |
| Day 7 | Feb 12 | Renri (Human Day) - Everyone's birthday |
| Day 8 | Feb 13 | Pray to heaven - Jade Emperor's eve |
| Day 9 | Feb 14 | Jade Emperor's birthday - Grand offerings |
| Day 10 | Feb 15 | Stone's birthday - Don't move stones |
| Day 11 | Feb 16 | Father-in-law entertains son-in-law |
| Day 12 | Feb 17 | Prepare for Lantern Festival |
| Day 13 | Feb 18 | Test lanterns - Light candles |
| Day 14 | Feb 19 | Trial Lantern Festival |
| Day 15 | Feb 20 | 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 2027?
Chinese New Year 2027 falls on Saturday, February 6, 2027. This marks the beginning of the Year of the Goat (羊).
What animal year is 2027 in Chinese zodiac?
2027 is the Year of the Goat (羊) in the Chinese zodiac. The Goat is associated with the Earth element.
How long does Chinese New Year 2027 celebration last?
Chinese New Year celebrations traditionally last 15 days, from New Year's Day to the Lantern Festival. In 2027, this is from February 6 to February 20.
What is the Chinese year number for 2027?
In the traditional Chinese calendar, 2027 is year 4724. This is calculated from the reign of the Yellow Emperor (Huangdi) starting in 2697 BCE.
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