When is Dragon Boat Festival in 2026?
Dragon Boat Festival › 2026
2026
June 19, 2026
- Day of week
- Friday
- Days ago
- 32 days ago
- Public holiday
- Yes (in some countries)
Note: 5th day of the 5th Chinese lunar month
Dragon Boat Festival by Year
2023
June 22, 2023
2024
June 10, 2024
2025
May 31, 2025
2026
June 19, 2026
2027
June 9, 2027
About Dragon Boat Festival
Traditional Chinese festival commemorating the poet Qu Yuan, celebrated with dragon boat races, zongzi (sticky rice dumplings), and realgar wine.
Date rule: 5th day of the 5th month of the Chinese lunar calendar (May-June)
Frequently Asked Questions
Dragon Boat Festival in 2026 falls on June 19, 2026. 5th day of the 5th Chinese lunar month
Dragon Boat Festival falls on a Friday in 2026.
Dragon Boat Festival 2026 was 32 days ago.
No, Dragon Boat Festival 2026 falls on a Friday. If it is a public holiday, this is a weekday holiday.
Upcoming dates for Dragon Boat Festival: 2023: June 22, 2023; 2024: June 10, 2024; 2025: May 31, 2025; 2026: June 19, 2026; 2027: June 9, 2027.