Chinese Festivals
Explore traditional Chinese festivals with dates for 2026 and 2027. Learn about customs, traditions, and the cultural significance of each celebration.
Chinese New Year
春节
Reunion dinner time! Wear red, exchange angpao, and feast with family
Lantern Festival
元宵节
Grand finale of CNY! Tang yuan and lanterns for the first full moon
Qing Ming Festival
清明节
Visit your ancestors' graves. Clean, offer food, and pay respects
Dragon Boat Festival
端午节
Zongzi time! Cheer on dragon boat races and remember Qu Yuan
Hungry Ghost Festival
中元节
Honor your ancestors. Prepare offerings and burn incense for the departed
Mid-Autumn Festival
中秋节
Mooncake time! Gather under the harvest moon with loved ones
Double Ninth Festival
重阳节
Climb high and enjoy chrysanthemum tea. Honor elders and wish for longevity
Winter Solstice
冬至
Longest night, warmest gathering. Eat tang yuan with family
Qi Xi Festival
七夕节
Chinese Valentine's Day. Celebrate love under the stars
Xia Yuan Festival
下元节
Water Lantern Festival. Pray for peace and blessings
Ghost Gates Open
鬼门开
The gates of the underworld open. Spirits roam the earth
Ghost Gates Close
鬼门关
The gates of the underworld close. Spirits return
Kitchen God's Return
灶神回天
The Kitchen God returns to heaven to report on the household
Vesak Day
卫塞节
Visit the temple. Honor Buddha with prayers and good deeds
La Ba Festival
腊八节
Eat la ba porridge. A warm tradition to welcome the new year
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