Chinese New Year 2027
The date, the Fire Goat and which signs the Goat gets along with.
Chinese New Year 2027 is on Saturday, 6 February 2027. It begins the Year of the Goat, an Earth-born animal in a Fire year, so the full name is the Fire Goat. The year runs until 25 January 2028, and the Year of the Monkey starts on 26 January 2028.
2027 at a glance
| New Year’s Day | Saturday, 6 February 2027 |
| Animal | Goat (also called Sheep or Ram) |
| Element and polarity | Fire, yin |
| Year ends | 25 January 2028 |
| Lantern Festival | 20 February 2027 |
| Previous year | Fire Horse, 17 February 2026 to 5 February 2027 |
| Next year | Earth Monkey, from 26 January 2028 |
The Year of the Goat
The Goat is the eighth sign. In English it is also called the Sheep or the Ram, because the Chinese character can mean any of the three, and each name is used on different sites. Goats are traditionally described as gentle, creative and kind. They are compassionate, love beauty and prefer harmony to conflict. They tend to be shy at first, can be indecisive, and are said to need security and support to do their best work.
The Fire element adds warmth and energy to the gentle Goat. Tradition describes a Fire year as bold and expressive, so the Fire Goat is read as a gentler sign with a spark. These are cultural descriptions, not forecasts. Read the full Year of the Goat guide.
Which signs get along with the Goat?
In the traditional system each sign has a few special relationships with the animal of the year. For the Goat they are:
- Trine (harmonious group): Rabbit, Pig.
- Secret friend: Horse.
- Clash (opposite sign): Ox.
- Harm pair: Rat.
In Chinese tradition, signs that clash with the animal of the year are said to be more exposed to change in that year, and people are advised to take extra care and to keep their plans flexible. Signs in harmony are said to find the year easier. Treat this as folklore. A zodiac relationship says nothing certain about how a year will actually go.
The Goat year 2027 for each sign
This is how each sign relates to the Goat in the traditional system, and the tone that folklore gives to the year for it. It is symbolism and not a forecast.
| Sign | Relation to the Goat | Traditional tone of 2027 |
|---|---|---|
| 🐀 Rat | Harm pair with the Goat | Friction: say things clearly to avoid misunderstandings. |
| 🐂 Ox | Opposite the Goat (a clash) | Testing: change is likely, so keep plans flexible. |
| 🐅 Tiger | No special relationship | Neutral: the year depends more on you than on the pairing. |
| 🐇 Rabbit | Same trine as the Goat | Supportive: cooperation and shared plans come more easily. |
| 🐉 Dragon | No special relationship | Neutral: the year depends more on you than on the pairing. |
| 🐍 Snake | No special relationship | Neutral: the year depends more on you than on the pairing. |
| 🐎 Horse | Secret friend of the Goat | Supportive: a year of close partnership and good company. |
| 🐐 Goat | Your own year | Your own sign’s year: extra attention, often marked by wearing red. |
| 🐒 Monkey | No special relationship | Neutral: the year depends more on you than on the pairing. |
| 🐓 Rooster | No special relationship | Neutral: the year depends more on you than on the pairing. |
| 🐕 Dog | No special relationship | Neutral: the year depends more on you than on the pairing. |
| 🐖 Pig | Same trine as the Goat | Supportive: cooperation and shared plans come more easily. |
The five kinds of Goat
The Goat comes round every twelve years, with a different element each time. The 2027 Goat is a Fire Goat, the previous Goats were 1979 (Earth Goat), 1991 (Metal Goat), 2003 (Water Goat), 2015 (Wood Goat), and the next will be 2039 (Earth Goat), 2051 (Metal Goat).
How Chinese New Year works
New Year’s Eve, 5 February 2027, is the day of the reunion dinner, when families gather. Homes are cleaned beforehand, red decorations are hung, and children receive red envelopes with money. The first days are for visiting relatives, and the festival ends on the fifteenth day with the Lantern Festival on 20 February 2027. For the dates in other years, see Chinese New Year dates.
Are you a Goat?
You are a Goat if you were born between 6 February 2027 and 25 January 2028, or in an earlier Goat year: 1919, 1931, 1943, 1955, 1967, 1979, 1991, 2003, 2015, counting from each year’s own Chinese New Year. Use the calculator to be sure, because January and February birthdays often belong to the previous animal.
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Frequently asked questions
When is Chinese New Year 2027?
Saturday, 6 February 2027.
What animal is 2027 in the Chinese zodiac?
2027 is the Year of the Goat, also called the Sheep or the Ram. Its element is Fire, so it is the Year of the Fire Goat, a yin year.
Who was born in the Year of the Goat?
People born between 6 February 2027 and 25 January 2028, and in earlier Goat years such as 1979, 1991, 2003, 2015. Check the exact dates in the years chart.
Which animals are in harmony with the Goat?
Rabbit, Pig share a trine with the Goat, and the Horse is its secret friend.
Which animals clash with the Goat?
In the traditional system the Ox is opposite the Goat (a clash), and the Rat forms a harm pair with it. People of those signs are often advised to take extra care in a Goat year.
How long is the Year of the Goat 2027?
From 6 February 2027 to 25 January 2028, which is 354 days.
What comes after the Year of the Goat?
The Year of the Monkey, an Earth Monkey year, begins on 26 January 2028.
For culture and entertainment. The Chinese zodiac is a traditional system of folklore and symbolism. It cannot predict events, and it is not medical, financial, legal or relationship advice. See the full disclaimer.