1971 Chinese lunar calendar
Last checked · calculated, then checked against the Hong Kong Observatory tables
The 1971 lunar year, the Year of the Metal Pig (辛亥), runs from January 27, 1971 to February 14, 1972: 13 months and 384 days, with 7 long months of 30 days and 6 short months of 29. It includes a leap 5th month. Chinese New Year falls on a Wednesday, 10 days earlier in the calendar than in 1970. The Mid-Autumn Festival is on Sunday, October 3, 1971, and the Dragon Boat Festival on Friday, May 28, 1971. 3 of the 10 festivals below fall on a weekend: Ghost Festival, Mid-Autumn Festival, Laba Festival.
1971 calendar with lunar dates
Each day shows its Chinese lunar day; the first day of a lunar month shows the month. Solar terms and festivals are marked. Printable.
Festival dates, 1971 lunar year
| Festival | Lunar date | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese New Year (Spring Festival) | 1st month, day 1 | Jan 27, 1971 | Wednesday |
| Lantern Festival | 1st month, day 15 | Feb 10, 1971 | Wednesday |
| Qingming Festival (Tomb-Sweeping Day) | solar term Pure Brightness | Apr 5, 1971 | Monday |
| Dragon Boat Festival | 5th month, day 5 | May 28, 1971 | Friday |
| Qixi Festival | 7th month, day 7 | Aug 27, 1971 | Friday |
| Ghost Festival (Zhongyuan) | 7th month, day 15 | Sep 4, 1971 | Saturday |
| Mid-Autumn Festival | 8th month, day 15 | Oct 3, 1971 | Sunday |
| Double Ninth Festival | 9th month, day 9 | Oct 27, 1971 | Wednesday |
| Winter Solstice Festival (Dongzhi) | solar term Winter Solstice | Dec 22, 1971 | Wednesday |
| Laba Festival | 12th month, day 8 | Jan 23, 1972 | Sunday |
The lunar year ends in 1972, so its last festival, Laba (12th month, day 8), falls on Jan 23, 1972; Laba in early 1971 belongs to the 1970 lunar year.
Lunar months, 1971
From Jan 27, 1971 to Feb 14, 1972; the longest run of 30-day months is 3.
| Month | First day | Last day | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st month | Jan 27, 1971 | Feb 24, 1971 | 29 |
| 2nd month | Feb 25, 1971 | Mar 26, 1971 | 30 |
| 3rd month | Mar 27, 1971 | Apr 24, 1971 | 29 |
| 4th month | Apr 25, 1971 | May 23, 1971 | 29 |
| 5th month | May 24, 1971 | Jun 22, 1971 | 30 |
| Leap 5th month | Jun 23, 1971 | Jul 21, 1971 | 29 |
| 6th month | Jul 22, 1971 | Aug 20, 1971 | 30 |
| 7th month | Aug 21, 1971 | Sep 18, 1971 | 29 |
| 8th month | Sep 19, 1971 | Oct 18, 1971 | 30 |
| 9th month | Oct 19, 1971 | Nov 17, 1971 | 30 |
| 10th month | Nov 18, 1971 | Dec 17, 1971 | 30 |
| 11th month | Dec 18, 1971 | Jan 15, 1972 | 29 |
| 12th month | Jan 16, 1972 | Feb 14, 1972 | 30 |
FAQ
When does the 1971 lunar year start and end?
It starts on Chinese New Year, Wednesday, January 27, 1971, and ends on February 14, 1972. It is the Year of the Metal Pig (辛亥).
How long is the 1971 lunar year compared with 1970?
384 days, 29 days longer than the 1970 lunar year (355 days). Lunar years have 353 to 355 days, or 383 to 385 with a leap month.
Does the 1971 lunar year have a leap month?
Yes. A leap 5th month follows the regular 5th month, starting on June 23, 1971, so the year has 13 months and 384 days.
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Calculated with astronomical algorithms in China Standard Time (UTC+8) and checked against the Hong Kong Observatory, Gregorian-Lunar Calendar Conversion Table. Festival dates follow the Chinese calendar; observances vary by place. All years.