Chinese lunar calendar, May 2049
Today, 12 Sept 2026, is lunar month 8, day 2. This 31-day calendar marks 0 festival dates and 2 solar terms. Select a day for its lunar date and almanac.
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Each cell shows the Gregorian day above its lunar month/day. Select any day to update the quick overview. Open the full date only when you want more detail.
Today’s lunar date & almanac
Read today’s lunar day, suitable activities and auspicious hours together.
The Moon this month · UTC+8
May 2049 moon phases
New moon
Lunar 4/1
First quarter
Lunar 4/9
Full moon
Lunar 4/16
Last quarter
Lunar 4/23
New moon
Lunar 5/1
Calculated phase moments use fixed UTC+8. A lunar day number and a Moon phase describe different things. How they fit together →
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Calendar foundations
What is the Chinese lunisolar calendar?
The traditional Chinese calendar is lunisolar: its months follow the Moon, beginning near each new moon, while its years are kept in step with the solar cycle. A common year has twelve lunar months of 29 or 30 days; to stop the calendar drifting away from the seasons, a leap year inserts a thirteenth, repeated month — a leap month.
Each calendar year also carries a name from the sixty-year sexagenary cycle, pairing a Heavenly Stem with an Earthly Branch; the branch corresponds to one of the twelve zodiac animals. Explore their calendar positions, elements and traditional relationships in the animal guide.
Because lunar months do not align with Gregorian months, the same Gregorian day can fall on a different lunar date from one year to the next — which is why Chinese New Year and the traditional festivals move around the Gregorian calendar. The month grid above shows both systems side by side.
Explore further
Dates in cultural context
Festival pages follow recurring lunar dates and the exact Qingming and Winter Solstice terms, while the birthday finder traces one personal lunar date across future years.
The almanac guide introduces the stems, branches, clashes, and lunar mansions used in date-selection traditions. The baby chart and family calendar connects lunar age and conception month with a baby’s calendar sign and parent comparisons.
Almanac traditions
Curious why some days are traditionally chosen for weddings or moving house? The guide explains the cycles and relationships used in almanac date-selection customs.
Calendar questions
Common questions
What is a leap month?
A leap lunar year repeats one numbered month so the calendar stays aligned with the seasons. The repeated occurrence is marked explicitly as a leap month in every result and grid cell on this site.
Why does Chinese New Year fall on a different Gregorian date each year?
Chinese New Year is the first day of the first lunar month. Because lunar months are 29 or 30 days long, that day lands between late January and late February in the Gregorian calendar.
Which dates can I convert?
Gregorian dates from 1901-01-01 through 2050-12-31; dates outside that range are not available in the converter.
Does this site tell me lucky or unlucky days?
The calendar grid shows dates and calendar labels. The auspicious dates tool lists Yi and Ji activities in a complete monthly calendar and lets you filter by activity or add your own sign.