Dragon Boat Festival
The Dragon Boat Festival falls on the fifth day of the fifth lunar month, usually in June, and is known for dragon boat races.
- UK (not marked)
- USA (not marked)
- International
OrganiserHong Kong Observatory (calendar)
ListingAdded by us from official sources
Last checked19 October 2026
First heldNot known
About the day
Also called Duanwu or Tuen Ng, the festival remembers the poet Qu Yuan. It is marked with dragon boat racing and sticky rice dumplings called zongzi, and dragon boat events are held on UK rivers and docks around this time. Dates follow the Chinese lunar calendar as published by the Hong Kong Observatory.
Dates for the next three years
| Year | Date | Where | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Wednesday 9 June 2027 | International | Confirmed by the organiser |
| 2028 | Sunday 28 May 2028 | International | Confirmed by the organiser |
Where this information comes from
- Hong Kong Observatory: Gregorian-lunar calendar 2026
- Hong Kong Observatory: Gregorian-lunar calendar 2027
- Hong Kong Observatory: Gregorian-lunar calendar 2028
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