Kitchen Gods' Day 2027 (23rd Day of the 12th Lunar Month) – According to folk beliefs, on the 23rd day of the 12th lunar month, the three Kitchen Gods ride carp up to heaven to report on everything that took place in the household throughout the past year. Families perform ritual offerings to see the Kitchen Gods off to heaven, officially marking the beginning of the preparations for the Lunar New Year (Tet).
Summary
- Date: 23rd day of the 12th lunar month: January 30, 2027
- Location: Nationwide
- Admission: Free
- Main Activity: Kitchen Gods worship rituals
Date and Schedule
- This year, the 23rd day of the 12th lunar month falls on Saturday, January 30, 2027.
- The offering ceremony is best conducted before 12:00 PM.
Highlights
- Preparing an offering feast along with paper votive hats, robes, boots for the Kitchen Gods, and live carp.
- Releasing carp into clean rivers and lakes.
- Cleaning and tidying the house and starting shopping for Tet.
Locations & Directions
- Hanoi: Many locals often release carp at West Lake and the Red River.
Notes for Visitors
- Release the carp gently into the water; do not drop or throw the fish from high places, and avoid throwing plastic bags into the water.
- Only burn votive paper in designated areas.
Times and activities are subject to change according to announcements from the organizers. Gregorian dates are converted from the lunar calendar.
