Lantern Festival 2027: Date, Yuanxiao & Cap Go Meh
Lantern Festival 2027 is on Saturday, 20 February 2027. Chinese lunar date: month 1, day 15.
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When is Lantern Festival 2027?
Lantern Festival falls on Saturday, 20 February 2027, the fifteenth day of the first Chinese lunar month. It closes the traditional Chinese New Year celebration period. It is also known as Yuanxiao Festival; in Indonesia, Cap Go Meh is a familiar name for this date.
How does the date relate to Chinese New Year?
Chinese New Year begins on 6 February in 2027. Count that date as day one: day fifteen is 20 February. Adding fifteen full days would give the wrong result. The Gregorian date changes each year because the festival follows a Chinese lunar month rather than a fixed February date.
Lanterns and community celebrations
Lantern displays are one way communities mark the close of the New Year season. The scale and style differ from place to place, from small family gatherings to public displays. A festival date does not confirm that a particular parade or exhibition will take place that evening. Check the local organizer before making plans.
What does Cap Go Meh mean for visitors to Indonesia?
Cap Go Meh is the name you may encounter in Indonesian event listings and community announcements. Use both names when searching: “Lantern Festival” is useful for international information, while “Cap Go Meh” helps locate Indonesian celebrations. An event promoted under either name can have its own opening hours, ticket arrangements and procession route.
Is this the same as Mid-Autumn Festival?
No. Both celebrations can feature lanterns, but they fall in different lunar months. Lantern Festival is on month 1, day 15; Mid-Autumn Festival is on month 8, day 15. In 2027 those dates are 20 February and 15 September respectively.
Planning a visit
Save the date first, then confirm the event venue, transport and accessibility with the organizer. If visiting with family, agree on a meeting point before entering a crowded area. Do not assume a public holiday or a citywide parade simply because the festival appears on a calendar.