Chinese New Year’s Eve
除夕The eve of Chinese New Year, when many families gather for a reunion dinner and welcome the coming year together.
Traditional year’s endThe Chinese festive year · 中国节日
Chinese Holidays
Discover the traditional celebrations that connect families and communities across China and around the world, with Gregorian dates for supported years, checked against Hong Kong Observatory tables where available.
Annual holiday calendar
Traditional dates, year by year.
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Spring Festival
春节Chinese New Year brings family reunions, festive greetings, and wishes for renewal in China and Chinese communities worldwide.
Month 1 · Day 1Lantern Festival
元宵节A celebration closing the Chinese New Year period, marked by lantern displays and sweet rice balls called tangyuan.
Month 1 · Day 15Qingming Festival
清明节Tomb-Sweeping Day, when many families honor ancestors, visit memorial sites, and spend time outdoors in spring.
Solar termDragon Boat Festival
端午节River races, zongzi, and traditions associated with remembrance, health, and midsummer.
Month 5 · Day 5Qixi Festival
七夕节A night rooted in the Chinese tale of the Weaver Girl and Cowherd, often associated with love and craft.
Month 7 · Day 7Mid-Autumn Festival
中秋节A cherished Chinese celebration of reunion, family gatherings, and sharing traditional pastries with family and friends.
Month 8 · Day 15Double Ninth Festival
重阳节Traditionally a day for climbing heights, appreciating chrysanthemums, and honoring older people.
Month 9 · Day 9Laba Festival
腊八节A winter observance known for Laba porridge, traditionally made with grains, beans, and dried fruit.
Month 12 · Day 8Dates are shown in traditional-year order. Qingming follows a solar term rather than a fixed traditional month and day.
Traditional festival or public holiday?
Traditional festivals and public holidays.
Traditional Chinese holidays and official public holidays are not the same category. Some traditional festivals are also statutory public holidays in mainland China; others are cultural observances without a nationwide day off.
Official holiday periods, adjusted working weekends, and regional arrangements can change each year. Consult the current government announcement for mainland China or the relevant authority in another country or region before planning travel or business.
Chinese calendar and Gregorian dates
Why Chinese festival dates
change each year.
Mid-Autumn Festival always falls on the fifteenth day of the eighth traditional month. Because that month begins on a different Gregorian date each year, this important Chinese festival moves too.