When Is The Jade Emperor's Birthday? Dates for 2026–2035
The Jade Emperor, known in Taiwan as Tiangong ("the Lord of Heaven"), is the highest god in Taoism and Chinese folk religion.
The Jade Emperor's Birthday, 2026–2035
| Lunar year | 1st month, day 9 (Gregorian) |
|---|---|
| 2026 (Horse) | Wed, Feb 25, 2026 |
| 2027 (Goat) | Sun, Feb 14, 2027 |
| 2028 (Monkey) | Thu, Feb 3, 2028 |
| 2029 (Rooster) | Wed, Feb 21, 2029 |
| 2030 (Dog) | Mon, Feb 11, 2030 |
| 2031 (Pig) | Fri, Jan 31, 2031 |
| 2032 (Rat) | Thu, Feb 19, 2032 |
| 2033 (Ox) | Tue, Feb 8, 2033 |
| 2034 (Tiger) | Mon, Feb 27, 2034 |
| 2035 (Rabbit) | Fri, Feb 16, 2035 |
Converted by our calendar engine.
How it is kept in Taiwan
- Many families begin the offering late on the night of the 8th and carry it into the zi hour (11 p.m. onward) of the 9th; this is "baitiangong", honoring the Lord of Heaven.
- The traditional altar has an upper table, usually with vegetarian food and tea, and a lower table with meat offerings.
- Taiwanese families often set out sugarcane with its leaves on, after a legend about villagers who hid in a cane field and were saved by Heaven.
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A common misconception
The Jade Emperor's Birthday is observed in the daytime on the 9th.
Traditionally the offering starts late on the 8th and runs into the zi hour of the 9th, though some people also visit a temple during the day. Follow your family's custom.
Other deity birthdays
A straight word: this is a folk-religion calendar
Most deity birthdays are dates handed down in popular tradition, and temples and schools sometimes differ. We use the dates most common in Taiwan and work out the Gregorian dates carefully so you can plan ahead. For how to worship, follow the temple's own rules; many temples now encourage less incense and good deeds in place of burning paper money. We make no claims about efficacy, and everything here is for reference and entertainment.
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The Jade Emperor's Birthday: common questions
When is The Jade Emperor's Birthday in 2026?
Wed, Feb 25, 2026. In 2027 it falls on Sun, Feb 14, 2027.
What lunar date is The Jade Emperor's Birthday?
The 1st lunar month, day 9.