Chinese Lunar Calendar Converter
See today's Chinese lunar date, zodiac year, upcoming solar term, and traditional festival. Pick any date to convert.
24 Solar Terms of 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Chinese lunar calendar?
It is a lunisolar calendar used for traditional dates and festivals. Months follow the moon, while solar terms keep the year aligned with the seasons.
How do I convert a Gregorian date to a lunar date?
Enter any Gregorian date and the converter returns the lunar year, month, day, and related solar terms or festivals.
Why does a lunar birthday change every year?
Lunar months are shorter than a solar year, so lunar dates drift against the Gregorian calendar.
Which festivals use the lunar calendar?
Spring Festival, Mid-Autumn Festival, Dragon Boat Festival, and many other traditional Chinese festivals follow lunar dates.
About the Chinese lunar calendar
The Chinese calendar combines lunar months with solar terms. Dates shift relative to the Gregorian calendar, which is why Chinese New Year and Mid-Autumn Festival fall on different days each year.
What this converter shows
- Gregorian to lunar date conversion
- Solar terms for the year
- Traditional festivals and zodiac year
It is useful for planning festivals, checking birthdays, reading Chinese almanacs, and understanding why holiday dates change.