5th day of the 1st lunar month
Cai Shen Birthday
A wealth and prosperity observance during the Chinese New Year period.
First supported date: 2026-02-21
Annual dates
Chinese festival and deity birthday dates by year
Exact annual pages for supported lunar observances, with links into ceremonies, deity guides, offering guides, and calendar tools.
9th day of the 1st lunar month
Jade Emperor Birthday
A major Taoist and household observance often prepared from the 8th night.
First supported date: 2026-02-25
15th day of the 1st lunar month
Lantern Festival
The first full moon observance of the lunar year and the close of the New Year period.
First supported date: 2026-03-03
2nd day of the 2nd lunar month
Tu Di Gong Birthday
A local earth-god observance for household, shop, land, and community gratitude.
First supported date: 2026-03-20
3rd day of the 2nd lunar month
Wen Chang Birthday
A study, writing, and examination observance connected with Wen Chang Dijun.
First supported date: 2026-03-21
19th day of the 2nd lunar month
Guan Yin Birthday
A major Guan Yin observance for compassion, health, family support, and gratitude prayers.
First supported date: 2026-04-06
15th day of the 3rd lunar month
Bao Sheng Da Di Birthday
A healing and life-protection deity birthday linked with health and recovery prayers.
First supported date: 2026-05-01
23rd day of the 3rd lunar month
Mazu Birthday
A major Mazu observance connected with sea, travel, family, and community protection.
First supported date: 2026-05-09
5th day of the 5th lunar month
Dragon Boat Festival
A seasonal festival connected with boats, protective customs, and regional food traditions.
First supported date: 2026-06-19
24th day of the 6th lunar month
Guan Di Birthday
A Guan Di observance connected with protection, integrity, justice, and business trust.
First supported date: 2026-08-06
7th day of the 7th lunar month
Qixi Festival
A seventh-month observance associated with the Weaver Girl, skills, and relationship customs.
First supported date: 2026-08-19
15th day of the 7th lunar month
Zhong Yuan / Hungry Ghost Festival
A seventh-month observance for ancestors, the deceased, and community rites.
First supported date: 2026-08-27
15th day of the 8th lunar month
Mid-Autumn Festival
A full-moon festival connected with family reunion, moon offerings, and regional customs.
First supported date: 2026-09-25
23rd day of the 8th lunar month
Wong Tai Sin Birthday
A Wong Tai Sin observance connected with healing, answers, and Hong Kong temple practice.
First supported date: 2026-10-03
9th day of the 9th lunar month
Chong Yang Festival
A ninth-month observance connected with elders, ancestors, climbing, and seasonal rites.
First supported date: 2026-10-18