Chinese Calendar 2026 with Holidays & Festivals
The Chinese calendar for 2026 will begin with the Year Pillar Yi Si, or Wood Snake, and this year will last until February 16, ending on Hai 29. After this date, the year transitions to Bing Wu, or Fire Horse.
Chinese Calendar 2026 January
4723, Hai 13 – Zi 13
On January 1, the corresponding Chinese date is Hai 13. The Year Pillar will be Yi Si (Wood Snake), the Month Pillar will be Bing Zi (Fire Rat), and the Day Pillar will be Yi Hai (Wood Pig).
Chinese festivals and holidays in January 2026
China has 1 public holiday in January 2026.
| | Jan 01, Thursday | New Year Day |
| Public Holiday Optional Holiday Bank Holiday | ||
Chinese Calendar 2026 February
4723, Zi 14 – Chou 12
On February, the corresponding Chinese date is Zi 14. The Year Pillar will be Yi Si (Wood Snake), the Month Pillar will be Ji Chou (Earth Ox), and the Day Pillar will be Bing Wu (Fire Horse).
Chinese festival's and holidays in February 2026
China has 2 public holidays in February 2026.
| | Feb 16, Monday | Spring Festival Eve |
| | Feb 17, Tuesday | Chinese New Year |
Chinese Calendar 2026 March
4724, Chou 13 – Yin 13
On March 1, the corresponding Chinese date is Chou 13. The Year Pillar will be Bing Wu (Fire Horse), the Month Pillar will be Geng Yin (Metal Tiger), and the Day Pillar will be Jia Xu (Wood Dog).
Chinese festival's and holidays in March 2026
China has 4 optional holidays in March 2026.
| | Mar 03, Tuesday | Lantern Festival |
| | Mar 08, Sunday | International Women's Day |
| | Mar 12, Thursday | Arbor Day |
| | Mar 20, Friday | Zhonghe Festival |
Chinese Calendar 2026 April
4724, Yin 14 – Mao 14
On April 1, the corresponding Chinese date is Yin 14. The Year Pillar will be Bing Wu (Fire Horse), the Month Pillar will be Xin Mao (Metal Rabbit), and the Day Pillar will be Yi Si (Wood Snake).
Chinese festival's and holidays in April 2026
China has 1 public holiday in April 2026.
| | Apr 05, Sunday | Qing Ming Festival |
Chinese Calendar 2026 May
4724, Mao 15 – Chen 15
On May 1, the corresponding Chinese date is Mao 15. The Year Pillar will be Bing Wu (Fire Horse), the Month Pillar will be Ren Chen (Water Dragon), and the Day Pillar will be Yi Hai (Wood Pig).
Chinese festival's and holidays in May 2026
China has 1 public holiday and 1 optional holiday in the month of May 2026.
| | May 01, Friday | Labour Day |
| | May 04, Monday | Youth Day |
Chinese Calendar 2026 June
4724, Chen 16 – Si 16
On June 1, the corresponding Chinese date is Chen 16. The Year Pillar will be Bing Wu (Fire Horse), the Month Pillar will be Gui Si (Water Snake), and the Day Pillar will be Bing Wu (Fire Horse).
Chinese festival's and holidays in June 2026
China has 1 public holiday and 1 optional holiday in the month of June 2026.
| | Jun 01, Monday | Children's Day |
| | Jun 19, Friday | Duanwu Festival (Dragon Boat Festival) |
Chinese Calendar 2026 July
4724, Si 17 – Wu 18
On July 1, the corresponding Chinese date is Si 17. The Year Pillar will be Bing Wu (Fire Horse), the Month Pillar will be Jia Wu (Wood Horse), and the Day Pillar will be Bing Zi (Fire Rat).
Chinese festival's and holidays in July 2026
China has 2 optional holidays in July 2026.
| | Jul 01, Wednesday | CPC Founding Day |
| | Jul 11, Saturday | China Maritime Day |
Chinese Calendar 2026 August
4724, Wu 19 – Wei 19
On August 1, the corresponding Chinese date is Wu 19. The Year Pillar will be Bing Wu (Fire Horse), the Month Pillar will be Yi Wei (Wood Sheep), and the Day Pillar will be Ding Wei (Fire Sheep).
Chinese festival's and holidays in August 2026
China has 3 optional holidays in August 2026.
| | Aug 01, Saturday | Army Day |
| | Aug 19, Wednesday | Chinese Valentine's Day |
| | Aug 27, Thursday | Spirit Festival |
Chinese Calendar 2026 September
4724, Wei 20 – Shen 20
On September 1, the corresponding Chinese date is Wei 20. The Year Pillar will be Bing Wu (Fire Horse), the Month Pillar will be Bing Shen (Fire Monkey), and the Day Pillar will be Wu Yin (Earth Tiger).
Chinese festival's and holidays in September 2026
China has 1 public holiday and 1 optional holiday in the month of September 2026.
| | Sep 10, Thursday | China Teachers Day |
| | Sep 25, Friday | Mid Autumn Festival |
Chinese Calendar 2026 October
4724, Shen 21 – You 22
On October 1, the corresponding Chinese date is Shen 21. The Year Pillar will be Bing Wu (Fire Horse), the Month Pillar will be Ding You (Fire Rooster), and the Day Pillar will be Wu Shen (Earth Monkey).
Chinese festival's and holidays in October 2026
China has 1 public holiday and 1 optional holiday in the month of October 2026.
| | Oct 01, Thursday | National Day |
| | Oct 18, Sunday | Double Ninth Festival |
Chinese Calendar 2026 November
4724, You 23 – Xu 22
On November 1, the corresponding Chinese date is You 23. The Year Pillar will be Bing Wu (Fire Horse), the Month Pillar will be Wu Xu (Earth Dog), and the Day Pillar will be Ji Mao (Earth Rabbit).
Chinese festival's and holidays in November 2026
China has 1 optional holiday in November 2026.
| | Nov 08, Sunday | Journalists Day |
Chinese Calendar 2026 December
4724, Xu 23 – Hai 23
On December 1, the corresponding Chinese date is Xu 23. The Year Pillar will be Bing Wu (Fire Horse), the Month Pillar will be Ji Hai (Earth Pig), and the Day Pillar will be Ji You (Earth Rooster).
Chinese festival's and holidays in December 2026
China has 1 optional holiday in December 2026.
| | Dec 25, Friday | Christmas |
| Public Holiday Optional Holiday Bank Holiday | ||
2026 Chinese Calendar • Chinese Festivals, Chinese Holidays 2026