Most Chinese traditional festivals have deep roots in history, spanning thousands of years. Each festival is associated with various rituals, stories, and certain foods. The dates of traditional Chinese festivals typically vary each year according to the Chinese lunar calendar. So, when my foreign friends ask me when Chinese New Year is, I always say I need to check.
Chinese New Year
过年 guònián
Jan 1st (lunar)
Lantern Festival
元宵节 yuánxiāo jié
Jan 15th (lunar)
Tomb Sweeping Day
清明节 qīngmíng jié
Around April 5th
Dragon Boat Festival
端午节 duānwǔ jié
May 5th (lunar)
Chinese Valentine
七夕 qīxì
July 7th (lunar)
Hungry Ghost Festival
中元节 zhōngyuán jié
July 15th (lunar)
Moon Festival
中秋节 zhōngqiū jié
Aug 15th (lunar)
China National Day
国庆节 guóqìng jié
October 1st
Taiwan National Day
国庆日 guóqìngrì
October 10th
Winter Solstice
冬至 dōngzhì
Around Dec 22th