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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.

Read the 2026 guide! ↝

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When is Lunar New Year 2026?

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February 17th

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?

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16 Days

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?

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Horse

Chinese New Year marks the transition between zodiac signs: 2026 is the Year of the Horse; 2025 the Year of the Snake.

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Feb 9th–16th

Little Year

Preparations for the new year begin February 9th, 2026, and last until New Years Eve.

Feb 17th–Feb 27th

Spring Festival

Lunar New Year officially begins on February 17th, 2026, and ends on February 27th, 2026.

Feb 28th–Mar 3rd

Lantern Festival

Preparations begin February 28th, 2026, and the festival is held on March 3rd, 2026.

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