When Is Wenchang's Birthday? Dates for 2026–2035
Wenchang Dijun governs literary fortune, exams and official careers, and is the god students visit most.
Wenchang's Birthday, 2026–2035
| Lunar year | 2nd month, day 3 (Gregorian) |
|---|---|
| 2026 (Horse) | Sat, Mar 21, 2026 |
| 2027 (Goat) | Wed, Mar 10, 2027 |
| 2028 (Monkey) | Sun, Feb 27, 2028 |
| 2029 (Rooster) | Sat, Mar 17, 2029 |
| 2030 (Dog) | Wed, Mar 6, 2030 |
| 2031 (Pig) | Sun, Feb 23, 2031 |
| 2032 (Rat) | Sun, Mar 14, 2032 |
| 2033 (Ox) | Thu, Mar 3, 2033 |
| 2034 (Tiger) | Wed, Mar 22, 2034 |
| 2035 (Rabbit) | Mon, Mar 12, 2035 |
Converted by our calendar engine.
How it is kept in Taiwan
- Students often bring scallions (whose name sounds like "clever"), celery ("diligent"), radish ("a good start"), and buns and zongzi (which sound like "sure to pass").
- A photocopy of the exam admission ticket is laid on the altar with a prayer for good results.
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A common misconception
Praying to Wenchang will get you through the exam.
Praying to Wenchang is a comforting custom, but the studying is still up to you. For how BaZi looks at study and exams, see study and exams.
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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Wenchang's Birthday: common questions
When is Wenchang's Birthday in 2026?
Sat, Mar 21, 2026. In 2027 it falls on Wed, Mar 10, 2027.
What lunar date is Wenchang's Birthday?
The 2nd lunar month, day 3.