Updated 2026-10-23
Losar 2027 — February 7, the Fire Sheep year
Tibetan New Year 2027 falls on February 7. It opens the Fire Sheep year, royal year 2154.
Losar: February 7, 2027. Chotrul Duchen, the Day of Miracles: February 20, 2027.
The Fire Sheep year
Every Tibetan year pairs one of five elements with one of twelve animals, and the pair comes back once in 60 years. 2027 is the Fire Sheep, the year after the Fire Horse of 2026. The lunar year 2027 has thirteen months: one month is doubled to keep the calendar in step with the sun, and the next Losar falls on February 26, 2028.
How the Sheep year sits with your sign
By the animal rules of zurkhai, the year animal is closest to its allies and its best match, and furthest from its opposite.
| Mouse | neutral |
|---|---|
| Ox | the Sheep's opposite — take extra care |
| Tiger | neutral |
| Rabbit | an ally of the Sheep |
| Dragon | neutral |
| Snake | neutral |
| Horse | the Sheep's best match |
| Sheep | your own year |
| Monkey | neutral |
| Rooster | neutral |
| Dog | neutral |
| Pig | an ally of the Sheep |
Frequently asked
When is Losar 2027?
Losar 2027 falls on February 7, 2027 — the first day of the first lunar month in the Phugpa calendar. It opens the Fire Sheep year, royal year 2154.
What year is 2027 in the Tibetan calendar?
2027 is the Fire Sheep year (also called Fire Goat), royal year 2154. It follows the Fire Horse year of 2026.
Why is Losar 2027 a day after Chinese New Year?
The Tibetan and Chinese calendars both follow the moon but count the lunar day differently, so Losar can fall on the same day as Chinese New Year, a day apart, or even a month apart.
When is Chotrul Duchen in 2027?
Chotrul Duchen, the Day of Miracles on the 15th day of the first month, falls on February 20, 2027.
Tibetan calendar February 2027 → · Losar 2026 →
Dates follow the Phugpa lunar calendar and can differ by a day between schools. Traditional, for reference only.