FESTIVALS / DŌNGZHÌ
Winter Solstice 冬至.
Dōngzhì · Around 21–22 December (solar term)
44DAYS UNTIL TUE, 22 DECEMBER 2026
The longest night of the year. From here the days grow longer, so it was once celebrated almost like a new year.
TRADITIONS
- 01Family gatherings
- 02Offerings to ancestors in some regions
WHAT PEOPLE EAT
- 01Dumplings (饺子) in the north
- 02Sweet rice balls (汤圆) in the south
SAY IT
- 冬至快乐dōng zhì kuài lèHappy Winter Solstice
DATES
2026-12-222027-12-222028-12-212029-12-212030-12-222031-12-222032-12-212033-12-21