Calendar & Solar Terms
Explore the intricate system of the traditional Chinese lunar calendar, the 24 solar terms, and practical cultural tools.
🏮 The Lunisolar System
The traditional Chinese calendar is a lunisolar calendar that reckons years, months and days according to astronomical phenomena. It governs the dates of traditional festivals like the Spring Festival and Mid-Autumn Festival, and guides agricultural affairs through the 24 Solar Terms.
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Welcome to the traditional Chinese calendar hub. The Chinese calendar is a complex lunisolar system that guides not only agricultural activities but also traditional festivals, folklore, and daily life. Explore the sections below to dive deeper into the rhythm of Chinese culture.
Chinese Festivals by Month (2026 Schedule)
Plan your year ahead! Discover the exact Gregorian dates for major Chinese festivals coming up in your favorite month.
🧨 February 2026
- February 17 (Jan 1 Lunar):
Spring Festival (Chinese New Year)
The grandest celebration, ringing in the Year of the Horse.
- February 18: Rain Water (Yushui)
🌿 April 2026
- April 5:
Qingming Festival (Tomb-Sweeping)
Honoring ancestors and welcoming the spring warmth.
🐉 June 2026
- June 19 (May 5 Lunar):
Dragon Boat Festival
Fierce boat races and sticky rice dumplings (Zongzi).
- June 21: Summer Solstice (Xiazhi)
🌌 August 2026
- August 19 (July 7 Lunar): Qixi Festival (Chinese Valentine's)
- August 27 (July 15 Lunar):
Hungry Ghost Festival
A month to honor wandering spirits.
🥮 September 2026
- September 25 (August 15 Lunar):
Mid-Autumn Festival
Moon gazing, family reunions, and sharing mooncakes.
- September 23: Autumn Equinox (Qiufen)