Accurate dates for 8 Chinese festivals for 2026 + 2027. Lunar dates are computed from the Hong Kong Observatory bitmask (accurate 1900 to 2100). Solar terms (Cheng Beng, Dongzhi) come from astronomical longitude. These are cultural dates, with no predictive claim.
Start of the Chinese lunar year. Family reunions, red envelopes and sticky rice cake. A national holiday in Indonesia.
The 15th lunar day of month 1. Closes the New Year period, known for lantern parades, lion dances and lontong.
Grave-visiting day: cleaning ancestral tombs, prayers and offerings. Qingming solar term, around 5 April each year.
Lunar 5/5. Dragon boat races and rice dumplings (bakcang). Commemorates Qu Yuan.
Lunar 7/15. The Hungry Ghost Festival: prayers for ancestors; tradition avoids weddings and long night trips.
Lunar 8/15. Mooncake festival and family reunion under the brightest full moon of the year.
Lunar 9/9. A day to honor elders and climb hills. Traditionally also a time for grave visits.
Dongzhi solar term (around 22 December). The solstice turning point, family reunion and tang yuan (sesame balls).
Start of the Chinese lunar year. Family reunions, red envelopes and sticky rice cake. A national holiday in Indonesia.
The 15th lunar day of month 1. Closes the New Year period, known for lantern parades, lion dances and lontong.
Grave-visiting day: cleaning ancestral tombs, prayers and offerings. Qingming solar term, around 5 April each year.
Lunar 5/5. Dragon boat races and rice dumplings (bakcang). Commemorates Qu Yuan.
Lunar 7/15. The Hungry Ghost Festival: prayers for ancestors; tradition avoids weddings and long night trips.
Lunar 8/15. Mooncake festival and family reunion under the brightest full moon of the year.
Lunar 9/9. A day to honor elders and climb hills. Traditionally also a time for grave visits.
Dongzhi solar term (around 22 December). The solstice turning point, family reunion and tang yuan (sesame balls).