2048 Chinese lunar calendar
Last checked · calculated, then checked against the Hong Kong Observatory tables
The 2048 lunar year, the Year of the Earth Dragon (戊辰), runs from February 14, 2048 to February 1, 2049: 12 months and 354 days, with 6 long months of 30 days and 6 short months of 29. It has no leap month. Chinese New Year falls on a Friday, 19 days later in the calendar than in 2047. The Mid-Autumn Festival is on Tuesday, September 22, 2048, and the Dragon Boat Festival on Monday, June 15, 2048. 2 of the 10 festivals below fall on a weekend: Qingming Festival, Qixi Festival.
2048 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, 2048 lunar year
| Festival | Lunar date | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chinese New Year (Spring Festival) | 1st month, day 1 | Feb 14, 2048 | Friday |
| Lantern Festival | 1st month, day 15 | Feb 28, 2048 | Friday |
| Qingming Festival (Tomb-Sweeping Day) | solar term Pure Brightness | Apr 4, 2048 | Saturday |
| Dragon Boat Festival | 5th month, day 5 | Jun 15, 2048 | Monday |
| Qixi Festival | 7th month, day 7 | Aug 16, 2048 | Sunday |
| Ghost Festival (Zhongyuan) | 7th month, day 15 | Aug 24, 2048 | Monday |
| Mid-Autumn Festival | 8th month, day 15 | Sep 22, 2048 | Tuesday |
| Double Ninth Festival | 9th month, day 9 | Oct 16, 2048 | Friday |
| Winter Solstice Festival (Dongzhi) | solar term Winter Solstice | Dec 21, 2048 | Monday |
| Laba Festival | 12th month, day 8 | Jan 11, 2049 | Monday |
The lunar year ends in 2049, so its last festival, Laba (12th month, day 8), falls on Jan 11, 2049; Laba in early 2048 belongs to the 2047 lunar year.
Lunar months, 2048
From Feb 14, 2048 to Feb 1, 2049; the longest run of 30-day months is 2.
| Month | First day | Last day | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st month | Feb 14, 2048 | Mar 13, 2048 | 29 |
| 2nd month | Mar 14, 2048 | Apr 12, 2048 | 30 |
| 3rd month | Apr 13, 2048 | May 12, 2048 | 30 |
| 4th month | May 13, 2048 | Jun 10, 2048 | 29 |
| 5th month | Jun 11, 2048 | Jul 10, 2048 | 30 |
| 6th month | Jul 11, 2048 | Aug 9, 2048 | 30 |
| 7th month | Aug 10, 2048 | Sep 7, 2048 | 29 |
| 8th month | Sep 8, 2048 | Oct 7, 2048 | 30 |
| 9th month | Oct 8, 2048 | Nov 5, 2048 | 29 |
| 10th month | Nov 6, 2048 | Dec 4, 2048 | 29 |
| 11th month | Dec 5, 2048 | Jan 3, 2049 | 30 |
| 12th month | Jan 4, 2049 | Feb 1, 2049 | 29 |
FAQ
When does the 2048 lunar year start and end?
It starts on Chinese New Year, Friday, February 14, 2048, and ends on February 1, 2049. It is the Year of the Earth Dragon (戊辰).
How long is the 2048 lunar year compared with 2047?
354 days, 30 days shorter than the 2047 lunar year (384 days). Lunar years have 353 to 355 days, or 383 to 385 with a leap month.
Does the 2048 lunar year have a leap month?
No. It has 12 months and 354 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.