Imlek (Chinese New Year) in Indonesia 2027: Dates (Feb 6 to 20) and Fares

Name: Imlek (Chinese New Year) in Indonesia 2027
Start: 2027-02-06
End: 2027-02-20
Location: Jakarta, Indonesia

When is Imlek (Chinese New Year) in Indonesia 2027?

Imlek (Chinese New Year) in Indonesia 2027 runs February 6 to 20, 2027.

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How the dates are set: Chinese New Year follows the lunar calendar and always falls between January 21 and February 20, with celebrations lasting until the Lantern Festival.

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Source: chinahighlights.com

Imlek (Chinese New Year) in Indonesia schedule

Friday, February 5, 2027: Chinese New Year's Eve. The family reunion dinner is the most important celebration, and many stay up until midnight.
Saturday, February 6, 2027: New Year's Day, a day for visiting family and relatives, giving presents and visiting ancestors' graves.
Tuesday, February 9, 2027: The fourth day of the new year, an auspicious day for prayer and offerings, or going to temples.
Saturday, February 20, 2027: The celebrations traditionally last 16 days, from New Year's Eve to the Lantern Festival.

Source: chinahighlights.com

History of Imlek (Chinese New Year) in Indonesia

The Chinese Lunar New Year starts the 15-day Spring Festival, which concludes with the Lantern Festival. 2027 is the Year of the Fire Goat.

Source: si.edu

Imlek (Chinese New Year) in Indonesia: questions people ask

When is Chinese New Year 2027?

Chinese New Year 2027 begins on February 6, 2027.

What animal is the 2027 Chinese zodiac?

2027 is the Year of the Fire Goat (or Ram).

How long do Chinese New Year celebrations last?

Celebrations traditionally last 16 days, from Chinese New Year's Eve to the Lantern Festival.

Why does the date of Chinese New Year change every year?

The date follows the Chinese Lunar Calendar, so it changes each year but always falls between January 21st and February 20th.

Sources: si.edu, chinahighlights.com

About Imlek (Chinese New Year) in Indonesia

Lunar New Year in Indonesia, a public holiday with temple visits, lanterns and family dinners that runs to Cap Go Meh.

Imlek is the Chinese New Year holiday in Indonesia, celebrated in Jakarta, Bali and Singkawang with family reunion dinners and temple visits. The festivities run about two weeks and end with the Lantern Festival, known locally as Cap Go Meh. The date moves each year with the lunar calendar.

Know before you go

The date shifts each year with the lunar calendar, so check it before booking.
Flights and rooms around the New Year holiday fill early.
Soekarno-Hatta (CGK) is Jakarta's main airport, about 45 minutes by road from the city center without traffic.

Planning the trip

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