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The Palace Museum Calendar 2026: Zodiac Edition

Highlights

Produced by the Palace Museum, the 2026 Zodiac Edition of The Palace Museum Calendar features selected artifacts themed around noble steeds, scholars, education, and scholarly tools. Together, they embody the belief that education is the foundation of a nation and celebrate the Confucian tradition of honoring teachers and valuing learning.

Monthly Themes

January — Swift Success
February — Galloping Across the World
March — Imperial Stables
April — Rising to the Top
May — The Path to Advancement
June — Scholars of Excellence

July — Learned and Accomplished
August — Scholars from Afar
September — Virtuous Sages
October — Education in the Palace
November — The Elegance of the Study
December — Brilliant Cultural Splendor

In January and February, the calendar centers on the themes of 'Swift Success" and "Galloping Across the World", showcasing images of magnificent horses depicted in artifacts from various dynasties.

March highlights the imperial stables, bringing to life the elegant steeds once kept in the royal court. For April and May, the theme shifts to "The Path of Advancement", featuring imperial examination artifacts that trace the journeys of accomplished individuals through China's historic merit-based system, reflecting the nation's long-standing respect for knowledge and talent.

June celebrates the literary talents of the imperial academies, while July honors the learned scholars who dedicated their lives to study. August features renowned intellectuals and great thinkers, and September highlights the virtues and teachings of sages and philosophers—a brilliant constellation of wisdom that shines across Chinese history. In October, the focus turns to imperial education, showcasing the rigorous yet fascinating learning life within the Palace Study.

November explores the elegance of the scholar's studio, guiding readers through the Forbidden City's libraries filled with books, scrolls, and exquisite stationery. Finally, December presents artifacts symbolizing good fortune and rising success, inspired by the ancient legend of the carp leaping over the dragon gate—a timeless metaphor for perseverance and achievement.

Where to buy

Tmall and Taobao — search for "The Palace Museum Cultural & Creative Flagship Store".