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

2026: February 17, 20262027: February 6, 2027

Lantern Festival

元宵节

Grand finale of CNY! Tang yuan and lanterns for the first full moon

2026: March 3, 20262027: February 20, 2027

Qing Ming Festival

清明节

Visit your ancestors' graves. Clean, offer food, and pay respects

2026: April 5, 20262027: April 5, 2027

Dragon Boat Festival

端午节

Zongzi time! Cheer on dragon boat races and remember Qu Yuan

2026: June 19, 20262027: June 9, 2027

Hungry Ghost Festival

中元节

Honor your ancestors. Prepare offerings and burn incense for the departed

2026: August 27, 20262027: August 16, 2027

Mid-Autumn Festival

中秋节

Mooncake time! Gather under the harvest moon with loved ones

2026: September 25, 20262027: September 15, 2027

Double Ninth Festival

重阳节

Climb high and enjoy chrysanthemum tea. Honor elders and wish for longevity

2026: October 18, 20262027: October 8, 2027

Winter Solstice

冬至

Longest night, warmest gathering. Eat tang yuan with family

2026: December 22, 20262027: December 22, 2027

Qi Xi Festival

七夕节

Chinese Valentine's Day. Celebrate love under the stars

2026: August 19, 20262027: August 8, 2027

Xia Yuan Festival

下元节

Water Lantern Festival. Pray for peace and blessings

2026: November 23, 20262027: November 12, 2027

Ghost Gates Open

鬼门开

The gates of the underworld open. Spirits roam the earth

2026: August 13, 20262027: August 2, 2027

Ghost Gates Close

鬼门关

The gates of the underworld close. Spirits return

2026: September 10, 20262027: August 31, 2027

Kitchen God's Return

灶神回天

The Kitchen God returns to heaven to report on the household

2026: February 17, 20262027: February 6, 2027

Vesak Day

卫塞节

Visit the temple. Honor Buddha with prayers and good deeds

2026: May 24, 20262027: May 13, 2027

La Ba Festival

腊八节

Eat la ba porridge. A warm tradition to welcome the new year

2026: January 15, 20272027: January 4, 2028

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