Lantern Festival 2028

Wednesday, February 9, 2028 ยท expected date

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โณ Expected date โ€” pending official confirmation

When is Lantern Festival 2028?

Lantern Festival 2028 is expected on Wednesday, February 9, 2028. That date is a Wednesday.

How many days until Lantern Festival 2028?

As of October 14, 2026, there are 483 days until Lantern Festival 2028, which is expected on Wednesday, February 9, 2028. Thatโ€™s 483 days ยท about 69 weeks ยท about 16 months.

Date
Wednesday, February 9, 2028
Day of week
Wednesday
Type
Traditional Festivals
Duration
1 day

Other holidays in February 2028

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.

Lantern Festival in other years