Chinese Festivals & Holidays 2025
| Date | Festival | Lunar Date | About |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 29 | Chinese New Year (Spring Festival)春节 (Chūnjié) | 1st day of 1st lunar month | The most important Chinese festival, celebrating the lunar new year with family reunions, fireworks, and red envelopes. |
| February 12 | Lantern Festival元宵节 (Yuánxiāojié) | 15th day of 1st lunar month | Marks the end of Chinese New Year celebrations. Families view colorful lanterns, eat tangyuan (sweet rice balls), and enjoy riddle games. |
| April 4 | Qingming Festival (Tomb Sweeping Day)清明节 (Qīngmíng jié) | 15th day after Spring Equinox | Families visit and clean ancestors' tombs, offer food and incense. Also called Clear Brightness — a time for kite-flying and spring outings. |
| May 31 | Dragon Boat Festival端午节 (Duānwǔ jié) | 5th day of 5th lunar month | Commemorates the poet Qu Yuan. Celebrated with dragon boat racing, eating zongzi (sticky rice dumplings), and hanging herbs. |
| August 2 | Qixi Festival (Chinese Valentine's Day)七夕节 (Qīxī jié) | 7th day of 7th lunar month | The story of the Cowherd and Weaver Girl. Young lovers exchange gifts; single people pray for good marriage fortune. |
| September 2 | Ghost Festival (Hungry Ghost Festival)中元节 (Zhōngyuán jié) | 15th day of 7th lunar month | Families burn paper offerings and set out food for wandering spirits. The entire 7th lunar month is the Ghost Month. |
| October 6 | Mid-Autumn Festival (Moon Festival)中秋节 (Zhōngqiū jié) | 15th day of 8th lunar month | Families gather to admire the full moon and share mooncakes. Legend of Chang'e flying to the moon is central to celebrations. |
| October 29 | Double Ninth Festival (Chongyang)重阳节 (Chóngyáng jié) | 9th day of 9th lunar month | A day to respect elders, climb mountains, and admire chrysanthemums. Families drink chrysanthemum wine and eat chongyang cake. |
| December 22 | Winter Solstice Festival冬至 (Dōngzhì) | Winter Solstice (solar term) | A major festival in the traditional calendar. Families gather to eat tang yuan (rice balls) symbolizing reunion and warmth. |
🐍 Year of the Snake — Zodiac Profile
The Wood Snake year brings wisdom, creativity, and careful planning. People born under the Snake sign are deep thinkers with great intuition and natural charm.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When is Chinese New Year 2025?
Chinese New Year 2025 falls on January 29, 2025 (Wednesday). It begins the Year of the Wood Snake, also known as Chinese Year 4723.
What animal is 2025 in the Chinese zodiac?
2025 is the Year of the Snake in the Chinese zodiac. Specifically, it is the Wood Snake year. People born in 2025 are said to be Wise, Intuitive, Elegant, Sophisticated, Cautious.
What are the lucky numbers and colors for the Year of the Snake?
Lucky numbers for the Year of the Snake (2025) are 2, 8, 9. Lucky colors are Black, Yellow, Red.
When is the Dragon Boat Festival 2025?
The Dragon Boat Festival in 2025 falls on May 31.
When is the Mid-Autumn Festival 2025?
The Mid-Autumn (Moon) Festival in 2025 is on October 6. Families gather to share mooncakes and admire the full moon.
