Lantern Festival 2026
Tuesday, March 3, 2026 ยท expected date
Lantern Festival 2026 took place on Tuesday, March 3, 2026 (a Tuesday). See Lantern Festival 2027 โ
When is Lantern Festival 2026?
Lantern Festival 2026 is on Tuesday, March 3, 2026. It falls on a Tuesday.
How many days until Lantern Festival 2026?
Lantern Festival 2026 took place on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, 146 days ago.
- Date
- Tuesday, March 3, 2026
- Day of week
- Tuesday
- Type
- Traditional Festivals
- Duration
- 1 day
The Lantern Festival falls on the 15th day of the first lunar month โ the first full moon of the year โ and closes the fifteen-day Chinese New Year season. Celebrated across China and by Chinese communities worldwide, it fills the night with glowing lanterns, riddle games and bowls of sweet tangyuan.
For the full story โ history, meaning, traditions, foods and FAQs โ see the Lantern Festival guide.