Annual dates
Chinese festival dates for 2026–2028
Convert major Chinese lunar festivals and deity birthdays into clear Gregorian dates. Ranges are shown for observances such as Ghost Month and the Nine Emperor Gods Festival; local temple event schedules may differ.
5th day of the 1st lunar month
Cai Shen Birthday
財神誕
A wealth and prosperity observance during the Chinese New Year period.
9th day of the 1st lunar month
Jade Emperor Birthday
玉皇大帝聖誕
A major Taoist and household observance often prepared from the 8th night.
15th day of the 1st lunar month
Lantern Festival
元宵節 / 上元節
The first full moon observance of the lunar year and the close of the New Year period.
2nd day of the 2nd lunar month
Tu Di Gong Birthday
土地公誕
A local earth-god observance for household, shop, land, and community gratitude.
3rd day of the 2nd lunar month
Wen Chang Birthday
文昌帝君聖誕
A study, writing, and examination observance connected with Wen Chang Dijun.
19th day of the 2nd lunar month
Guan Yin Birthday
觀音誕
A major Guan Yin observance for compassion, health, family support, and gratitude prayers.
15th day of the 3rd lunar month
Bao Sheng Da Di Birthday
保生大帝聖誕
A healing and life-protection deity birthday linked with health and recovery prayers.
23rd day of the 3rd lunar month
Mazu Birthday
媽祖誕
A major Mazu observance connected with sea, travel, family, and community protection.
5th day of the 5th lunar month
Dragon Boat Festival
端午節
A seasonal festival connected with boats, protective customs, and regional food traditions.
24th day of the 6th lunar month
Guan Di Birthday
關帝誕
A Guan Di observance connected with protection, integrity, justice, and business trust.
7th day of the 7th lunar month
Qixi Festival
七夕節
A seventh-month observance associated with the Weaver Girl, skills, and relationship customs.
7th lunar month, with Zhong Yuan on day 15
Zhong Yuan / Hungry Ghost Festival
中元節 / 盂蘭盆節
Ghost Month spans the seventh lunar month; Zhong Yuan on the fifteenth day is its principal focus date.
15th day of the 8th lunar month
Mid-Autumn Festival
中秋節
A full-moon festival connected with family reunion, moon offerings, and regional customs.
23rd day of the 8th lunar month
Wong Tai Sin Birthday
黃大仙誕
A Wong Tai Sin observance connected with healing, answers, and Hong Kong temple practice.
1st through 9th days of the 9th lunar month
Nine Emperor Gods Festival
九皇大帝誕
A nine-day Taoist festival with temple schedules and regional practices across Southeast Asia.
9th day of the 9th lunar month
Chong Yang Festival
重陽節
A ninth-month observance connected with elders, ancestors, climbing, and seasonal rites.