When Is Lunar New Year 2027?
Lunar New Year 2027 falls on Saturday 6th February 2027. It begins the year of the Goat (羊), ganzhi 丁未 — ROC year 116 in Taiwan's calendar.
| Lunar New Year's Eve | Friday 5th February 2027 |
|---|---|
| Lunar New Year (day 1) | Saturday 6th February 2027 |
| Zodiac animal | Goat 羊 |
| Ganzhi year | 丁未 (ding-wei) |
| ROC year | ROC 116 |
Why the date moves every year
Lunar New Year is the first day of the first lunar month, which begins on the second new moon after the winter solstice. The lunar year is about eleven days shorter than the solar year, so the date drifts backwards until a leap month is inserted to pull it forward again. The result is a date that swings between 21 January and 20 February and never settles.
The next ten years
| Year | ROC | Lunar New Year | Zodiac | Leap month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | ROC 116 | Saturday 6th February 2027 | Goat 羊 | — |
| 2028 | ROC 117 | Wednesday 26th January 2028 | Monkey 猴 | leap month 5 |
| 2029 | ROC 118 | Tuesday 13th February 2029 | Rooster 雞 | — |
| 2030 | ROC 119 | Sunday 3rd February 2030 | Dog 狗 | — |
| 2031 | ROC 120 | Thursday 23rd January 2031 | Pig 豬 | leap month 3 |
| 2032 | ROC 121 | Wednesday 11th February 2032 | Rat 鼠 | — |
| 2033 | ROC 122 | Monday 31st January 2033 | Ox 牛 | leap month 11 |
| 2034 | ROC 123 | Sunday 19th February 2034 | Tiger 虎 | — |
| 2035 | ROC 124 | Thursday 8th February 2035 | Rabbit 兔 | — |
| 2036 | ROC 125 | Monday 28th January 2036 | Dragon 龍 | leap month 6 |
The holiday in Taiwan
Taiwan's Lunar New Year holiday normally covers New Year's Eve and the first three days of the new year, with adjacent days and make-up work days adjusted so the break falls in one block. For 2027 that core period runs from 5th February to 8th February.
The dates above are fixed by the lunar calendar and can be calculated years ahead. The official holiday schedule — including bridge days and make-up working Saturdays — is set separately by Taiwan's Directorate-General of Personnel Administration and is usually confirmed the preceding year, so treat any far-future schedule as provisional. See Taiwan public holidays for the current list.
Born near the boundary?
Because the zodiac animal turns at Lunar New Year rather than on 1 January, anyone born in January or early February may have a different sign than a Western-year chart suggests. See the zodiac boundary problem, or convert a specific birthday with the lunar calendar converter.
Frequently asked questions
When is Lunar New Year 2027?
Lunar New Year 2027 falls on Saturday 6th February 2027. Lunar New Year's Eve is Friday 5th February 2027. It begins the year of the Goat, ganzhi 丁未, which is ROC year 116 in Taiwan.
What animal is 2027 in the Chinese zodiac?
The Goat (羊). The animal year begins at Lunar New Year on 6th February, not on 1 January, so births earlier in 2027 belong to the previous animal year.
Why does Lunar New Year fall on a different date each year?
It is the first day of the first lunar month, set by the second new moon after the winter solstice. The lunar year runs about eleven days shorter than the solar year, so the date moves within a window between 21 January and 20 February.
How long is the Lunar New Year holiday in Taiwan?
The core holiday covers Lunar New Year's Eve and the first three days of the new year. The full official break is usually longer once adjacent days are adjusted, and the exact schedule is announced by the Directorate-General of Personnel Administration in advance of each year.
Is Lunar New Year the same as Chinese New Year?
They refer to the same date. The festival is celebrated across several countries and cultures, so "Lunar New Year" is often preferred as the more inclusive term; in Taiwan it is also called the Spring Festival (春節).