2036 Chinese Calendar - Year of the Dragon

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Year of the Dragon (2036)

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Key dates · 2036

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

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Sunday, December 30th, 2035, not in current month. Lunar: 12/2
Monday, December 31st, 2035, not in current month. Lunar: 12/3
New Year
Tuesday, January 1st, 2036. Lunar: 12/4. Festivals: New Year
Wednesday, January 2nd, 2036. Lunar: 12/5
Thursday, January 3rd, 2036. Lunar: 12/6
Friday, January 4th, 2036. Lunar: 12/7
Saturday, January 5th, 2036. Lunar: 12/8
Sunday, January 6th, 2036. Lunar: 12/9
Monday, January 7th, 2036. Lunar: 12/10
Tuesday, January 8th, 2036. Lunar: 12/11
Wednesday, January 9th, 2036. Lunar: 12/12
Thursday, January 10th, 2036. Lunar: 12/13
Friday, January 11th, 2036. Lunar: 12/14
Saturday, January 12th, 2036. Lunar: 12/15
Sunday, January 13th, 2036. Lunar: 12/16
Monday, January 14th, 2036. Lunar: 12/17
Tuesday, January 15th, 2036. Lunar: 12/18
Wednesday, January 16th, 2036. Lunar: 12/19
Thursday, January 17th, 2036. Lunar: 12/20
Friday, January 18th, 2036. Lunar: 12/21
Saturday, January 19th, 2036. Lunar: 12/22
Sunday, January 20th, 2036. Lunar: 12/23
Monday, January 21st, 2036. Lunar: 12/24
Tuesday, January 22nd, 2036. Lunar: 12/25
Wednesday, January 23rd, 2036. Lunar: 12/26
Thursday, January 24th, 2036. Lunar: 12/27
Friday, January 25th, 2036. Lunar: 12/28
Saturday, January 26th, 2036. Lunar: 12/29
Sunday, January 27th, 2036. Lunar: 12/30
Lunar New Year
Monday, January 28th, 2036. Lunar: 1/1. Festivals: Lunar New Year
Tuesday, January 29th, 2036. Lunar: 1/2
Wednesday, January 30th, 2036. Lunar: 1/3
Thursday, January 31st, 2036. Lunar: 1/4
Friday, February 1st, 2036, not in current month. Lunar: 1/5
Saturday, February 2nd, 2036, not in current month. Lunar: 1/6
Sunday, February 3rd, 2036, not in current month. Lunar: 1/7
Monday, February 4th, 2036, not in current month. Lunar: 1/8
Tuesday, February 5th, 2036, not in current month. Lunar: 1/9
Wednesday, February 6th, 2036, not in current month. Lunar: 1/10
Thursday, February 7th, 2036, not in current month. Lunar: 1/11
Friday, February 8th, 2036, not in current month. Lunar: 1/12
Saturday, February 9th, 2036, not in current month. Lunar: 1/13

Lunar: 1/1

Monday · Year of the Dragon
January 28, 2036
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Lunar New Year
Good for
WeddingHold a weddingBetrothal ProposalMake a formal marriage proposalFormal Betrothal CeremonyFormalize a betrothalMove into New HomeMove into a new homeRelocationMove homeInstall BedSet up a bedSacrificial OfferingMake a sacrificial offeringPray for BlessingsPray or seek blessingsConsecration CeremonyHold a consecration ceremonyTravelTake a tripDispel MisfortunePerform a cleansing riteMove DeityRelocate a household deity tabletDismantlingDismantle a structureBreak Ground for BuildingBegin construction groundworkAcquire LivestockAcquire livestock or bring home a petThank the Earth GodBurialHold a burialBreak Ground for TombBreak ground for a tomb
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Timber LoggingFell timberBusiness OpeningLaunch or reopen a businessTradeComplete a tradeRaise BeamRaise the main roof beamInstall StoveInstall a kitchen stoveInstall DoorsInstall or replace an entry doorRoof InstallationInstall roofing
Clash: (Wu Zi) Rat
Evil: North
Officer: Initiate (Zhi)
Star: Heart (Xin)
Gods
Joy: NortheastWealth: NortheastLuck: Due North
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Festivals in 2036

Chinese New Year
Jan 28
Lantern Festival
Feb 11
Dragon Boat Festival
May 30
Qixi Festival
Aug 28
Mid-Autumn Festival
Oct 4
Double Ninth Festival
Oct 27
Qingming Festival
Apr 4
Chinese National Day
Oct 1
Double Ten Day
Oct 10
Hung Kings Festival
Apr 6
Vietnam Independence Day
Sep 2
Vietnam Reunification Day
Apr 30
German Unity Day
Oct 3
Easter
Apr 13

24 Solar Terms in 2036

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

Major Cultural Festivals in 2036

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

Chinese New Year (Spring Festival)

January 28, 2036

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 4, 2036

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, 2036 (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 27, 2036

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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