The Chinese calendar is comprised of twelve or thirteen lunar months each year, and it is approximately twenty to fifty days ahead of those of the Gregorian calendar.
It is used to determine the dates of traditional Chinese celebrations like Chinese New Year and Mid-Autumn.
It's also used to determine Chinese zodiac astrology and numerous Chinese continue to observe their Chinese birthdays according to the calendar.
Note: China public holidays() include New Year’s Day and Chinese Spring Festival (from Lunar New Year’s Eve through the sixth day of the New Year), Qingming Festival, and May Day. The National Day is from Oct.1 through Oct.7. The National Day and Chinese Spring Festival holidays are usually 3-day holidays that are created by combing weekends.
Chinese Lunar Month in 2023
Chinese Lunar Month
From (Gregorian Date)
To (Gregorian Date)
The 1st Lunar Month
Jan 22, 2023
Feb 19, 2023
The 2nd Lunar Month
Feb 20, 2023
Mar 20, 2023
The Second 2nd Lunar Month (Leap Month)
03 21, 2023
04 19, 2023
The 3rd Lunar Month
Apr 20, 2023
May 18, 2023
The 4th Lunar Month
May 19, 2023
Jun 17, 2023
The 5th Lunar Month
Jun 18, 2023
Jul 17, 2023
The 6th Lunar Month
Jul 18, 2023
Aug 15, 2023
The 7th Lunar Month
Aug 16, 2023
Sep 14, 2023
The 8th Lunar Month
Sep 15, 2023
Oct 14, 2023
The 9th Lunar Month
Oct 15, 2023
Nov 12, 2023
The 10th Lunar Month
Nov 13, 2023
Dec 12, 2023
The 11th Lunar Month
Dec 13, 2023
Jan 10, 2024
The 12th Lunar Month
Jan 11, 2024
Feb 09, 2024
24 Solar Terms in 2023
The 24 Solar Terms in 2023 are a reference to the 24 special events that signal seasonal shifts that occur in the Chinese lunar calendar.
The lunar calendar is created in accordance with the shift of the Earth’s position relative to the ecliptic (the orbit in which the Earth revolves in relation to the sun).
They represent the apparent motion of the sun’s year and therefore the dates of their occurrence are generally fixed according to the Gregorian calendar.
The idea of 24 solar terms was invented which is unique to the Chinese calendar. Their primary role in helping Chinese husbandry has been in place throughout the ages up to this day.
The first solar terms were invented during the Yin and Shang dynasties. The 24 solar terms didn’t appear in full up until Western Han Dynasty.
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