2031 Chinese Calendar - Year of the Pig

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Year of the Pig (2031)

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Key dates · 2031

Year of the Pig: Chinese New Year and Mid-Autumn dates below. Convert any day with the lunar converter.

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Thursday · Year of the Pig
January 23, 2031
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Sculpt or Paint Sacred ImagesConsecration CeremonyHold a consecration ceremonyRitual BathingTake a cleansing bathComing-of-Age CeremonyHold a traditional coming-of-age ceremonyMeet Relatives and FriendsVisit family and friendsInstall StoveInstall a kitchen stoveFill ReservoirFill a reservoirBuild Livestock Pens
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WeddingHold a weddingPlace the Deceased in a CoffinBurialHold a burialTravelTake a trip
Clash: (Ding Si) Snake
Evil: West
Officer: Open (Kai)
Star: Well (Jing)
Gods
Joy: SoutheastWealth: Due SouthLuck: Northeast
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Festivals in 2031

Chinese New Year
Jan 23
Lantern Festival
Feb 6
Dragon Boat Festival
Jun 24
Qixi Festival
Aug 24
Mid-Autumn Festival
Oct 1
Double Ninth Festival
Oct 24
Qingming Festival
Apr 5
Chinese National Day
Oct 1
Double Ten Day
Oct 10
Hung Kings Festival
Apr 1
Vietnam Independence Day
Sep 2
Vietnam Reunification Day
Apr 30

24 Solar Terms in 2031

立春
Lichun (Start of Spring)
Feb 4
雨水
Yushui (Rain Water)
Feb 19
惊蛰
Jingzhe (Awakening of Insects)
Mar 6
春分
Chunfen (Spring Equinox)
Mar 21
清明
Qingming (Clear and Bright)
Apr 5
谷雨
Guyu (Grain Rain)
Apr 20
立夏
Lixia (Start of Summer)
May 6
小满
Xiaoman (Grain Buds)
May 21
芒种
Mangzhong (Grain in Ear)
Jun 6
夏至
Xiazhi (Summer Solstice)
Jun 21
小暑
Xiaoshu (Minor Heat)
Jul 7
大暑
Dashu (Major Heat)
Jul 23
立秋
Liqiu (Start of Autumn)
Aug 8
处暑
Chushu (End of Heat)
Aug 23
白露
Bailu (White Dew)
Sep 8
秋分
Qiufen (Autumn Equinox)
Sep 23
寒露
Hanlu (Cold Dew)
Oct 8
霜降
Shuangjiang (Frost's Descent)
Oct 23
立冬
Lidong (Start of Winter)
Nov 7
小雪
Xiaoxue (Minor Snow)
Nov 22
大雪
Daxue (Major Snow)
Dec 7
冬至
Dongzhi (Winter Solstice)
Dec 22
小寒
Xiaohan (Minor Cold)
Jan 5
大寒
Dahan (Major Cold)
Jan 20

Major Cultural Festivals in 2031

Key dates, traditions, and dedicated holiday guides for the lunar year.

Chinese New Year (Spring Festival)

January 23, 2031

Chinese New Year, also known as the Spring Festival, is the most important traditional holiday in Chinese culture. Marking the beginning of the lunar new year, it is a time for family reunion, honoring ancestors, and wishing for good fortune. Traditions include giving red envelopes (hongbao) for luck, setting off firecrackers to ward off evil spirits (inspired by the legend of the beast 'Nian'), and enjoying a feast on New Year's Eve. The celebration lasts for 15 days, culminating in the Lantern Festival.

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Mid-Autumn Festival

October 1, 2031

The Mid-Autumn Festival is held on the 15th day of the 8th lunar month, when the moon is believed to be at its fullest and brightest. It is a harvest festival that celebrates family unity and togetherness. Common traditions include eating mooncakes, carrying colorful lanterns, and moon gazing. The festival is deeply connected to the legend of Chang'e, the Moon Goddess of Immortality, and her companion, the Jade Rabbit.

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National Day Golden Week

October 1, 2031 (Oct 1–7)

Celebrated annually on October 1st, initiating a nationwide 7-day Golden Week holiday. A major travel period featuring autumn harvest celebrations, cultural festivities, and family reunions.

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Double Ninth Festival (Chongyang)

October 24, 2031

Celebrated on the 9th day of the 9th lunar month. Traditions include autumn mountain hiking, appreciating chrysanthemums, eating Chongyang cake, and honoring elderly family members.

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