Dragon Boat Festival 2026
Dragon Boat Festival 2026 is on Friday, June 19, in China. Combined with a weekend break, Chinese people will have a 3-day holiday from June 19 to June 21.
The Dragon Boat Festival takes place on the 5th day of the 5th month of the Chinese lunar calendar. The festival date changes each year, but it usually falls in late May or June in the Gregorian calendar.
Dragon Boat Festival Dates in 2026, 2027, 2028
The dates included in the table are the list of Chinese Dragon Boat Festival dates 2026, 2027, 2028...
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | June 19 | Friday |
| 2027 | June 9 | Wednesday |
| 2028 | June 27 | Tuesday |
| 2029 | June 16 | Saturday |
| 2030 | June 5 | Wednesday |
| 2031 | June 24 | Tuesday |
| 2032 | June 12 | Saturday |
Dragon Boat Public Holiday 2026
In 2026, on the Chinese mainland, the festival holiday lasts from June 19 to June 21, spanning three days.
Offices, banks, and companies may close during the holiday. Hotels, shops, and supermarkets remain open, and they are even busier than usual. Tourist attractions are usually crowded.
In Hong Kong and Macau, the Dragon Boat Festival holiday 2025 is on June 19.
Dragon Boat Festival 2026 in Hong Kong
The Dragon Boat Festival is called the Tuen Ng Festival in Hong Kong. It falls on June 10.
There will be dragon boat races at Waterfront Podium Garden, Tsim Sha Tsui East, Kowloon, from June 19 to June 21, 2026 (Friday to Sunday).
Why Do Dragon Boat Festival Dates Change Every Year?
The Dragon Boat Festival date changes each year as the festival date is based on the Chinese lunar calendar.
The lunar calendar is based on the movement of the moon as it takes its time circling Earth. A month on this Chinese lunar calendar is around 28 days, and a normal year lasts from 353 to 355 days.
The festival date changes slightly between June and July each year.