Chinese New Year 2027: Date & Year of the Fire Goat
Chinese New Year 2027 falls on Saturday, 6 February 2027. It is the first day of the first Chinese lunar month and begins the Ding Wei year, commonly called the Year of the Fire Goat.
Dates at a glance
- New Year’s Eve: Friday, 5 February 2027.
- Chinese New Year: Saturday, 6 February 2027.
- Lantern Festival: Saturday, 20 February 2027.
What is the animal for 2027?
The Chinese zodiac animal is the Goat, also translated as Sheep or Ram. The year’s Gan-Zhi name is Ding Wei (丁未). “Fire Goat” combines the traditional element associated with Ding and the animal associated with Wei.
For the popular zodiac convention based on Chinese New Year, someone born before 6 February 2027 is still in the preceding zodiac year. Some BaZi systems use the beginning-of-spring solar term as a year boundary instead; those conventions should not be mixed when checking a birth chart.
Why does the date change each year?
Chinese New Year begins on lunar month 1, day 1. Lunar months do not line up with Gregorian months, so the holiday moves within the Gregorian calendar. The Chinese calendar also uses leap months to keep its months aligned with the seasons.
How families celebrate
Many families gather for a reunion meal, visit relatives, exchange good wishes and give red envelopes. Customs differ between regions, communities and households. The first fifteen days are often treated as a festive period, ending with the Lantern Festival, but this does not mean every country grants fifteen days of public holidays.
Imlek and Cap Go Meh in Indonesia
In Indonesian announcements, you will often see Chinese New Year called Imlek. Cap Go Meh refers to the fifteenth night of the first lunar month, associated with the Lantern Festival. A local parade or temple celebration may be scheduled on a nearby day, so verify the organizer’s event date before travelling.
Planning your celebration
- Save 6 February and 20 February to your calendar.
- Confirm family plans and travel availability early.
- Check the official public-holiday calendar for your country.
- Verify local event dates separately from the traditional festival date.
Frequently asked questions
Is Chinese New Year 2027 on a weekend?
Yes. It falls on Saturday, 6 February. Any substitute public holiday depends on local rules.
When is the Lantern Festival in 2027?
Saturday, 20 February, the fifteenth day of the first lunar month.
Can I see the date in a calendar?
Open the February 2027 calendar or use the lunar date converter.