Chinese New Year
2026—Year of the Horse
Celebrate Lunar New Year on Tuesday, February 17th, 2026. Find your zodiac (is it lucky?), and discover the Spring Festival’s food, festivals and traditions.
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When is Lunar New Year 2026?
Lunar New Year 2026 falls on Tuesday, February 17th, and celebrations culminate with the Lantern Festival on March 3rd.
How Long is Chinese New Year?
Celebrations last up to 16 days, but only the first 7 days are considered a public holiday (February 17th–February 23rd, 2026).
What’s the 2026 Chinese Zodiac?
Chinese New Year marks the transition between zodiac signs: 2026 is the Year of the Horse; 2025 the Year of the Snake.
Chinese New Year 2026: Calendar, Dates and Festivals
Little Year
Preparations for the new year begin February 9th, 2026, and last until New Years Eve.
Spring Festival
Lunar New Year officially begins on February 17th, 2026, and ends on February 27th, 2026.
Lantern Festival
Preparations begin February 28th, 2026, and the festival is held on March 3rd, 2026.
