Year of the Dragon
Chinese New Year 2024
When is Chinese New Year 2024? Saturday, February 10th
Chinese New Year 2024 falls on Saturday, February 10th, 2024, and celebrations culminate with the Lantern Festival on February 24th, 2024.
How Long is Chinese New Year? 16 Days
Celebrations last up to 16 days, but only the first 7 days are considered a public holiday (February 10th–February 16th, 2024).
What is the 2024 Chinese Zodiac? Dragon
Chinese New Year marks the transition between zodiac signs: 2024 is the Year of the Dragon; 2023 the Year of the Rabbit.
Festivities
21 Things You Didn't Know About Chinese New Year
Chinese New Year is celebrated by more than 20% of the world, and is the most important holiday in China.
8 Days
Feb 2nd–9th
Little Year
Preparations for the new year begin on February 2nd, 2024, and last until New Years Eve.
11 Days
Feb 10th–Feb 20th
Spring Festival
Chinese New Year officially begins on February 10th, 2024, and ends on February 20th.
4 Days
Feb 21st–24th
Lantern Festival
Preparations begin the 21st, and the Lantern Festival is held on February 24th.
Ancient Myths, Modern Customs
Traditions
Chinese New Year Taboos to Avoid
Make sure your new year is filled with good fortune by avoiding these 10 new year taboos!
Traditions
What to Wear on Chinese New Year
Not sure what to wear? Learn about historical and contemporary outfits for the Chinese New Year.
Traditions
Top 10 Chinese New Year Myths
From the terrible monster Nian, to gods and superstitions, discover the origins of the Spring Festival.
Traditions
Ganbei! What to Drink and How to Toast
What to Eat During Chinese New Year
Traditions
Chinese New Year Dishes
Traditions
Chinese New Year Desserts
Traditions
Chinese New Year Snacks
Gifts, Decor, and So Much More
Festivities
Red Pockets: How Much to Give?
Red pockets, or 红包 (hóng bāo), are small red envelopes filled with lucky money and given to children.
Festivities
Chinese New Year Gala (CCTV)
Shown once a year on new year's eve, CCTV's Gala is the signature variety show of the Spring Festival.
Festivities
Best Chinese New Year Decorations
Discover the bright and colorful Spring Festival decorations, their origins, meanings and more.
