Year of the Tiger
Chinese New Year 2022
When is Chinese New Year 2022? Tuesday, February 1
Chinese New Year 2022 falls on Tuesday, February 1st, 2022, and celebrations culminate with the Lantern Festival on February 15th, 2022.
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 (January 31st–February 6th, 2022).
What is the 2022 Chinese Zodiac? Tiger
Chinese New Year marks the transition between zodiac signs: 2022 is the year of the Tiger; 2021 the year of the Ox.
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
Jan 24th–31st
Little Year
Preparations for the new year begin on January 24th, 2022, and last until New Years Eve.
11 Days
Feb 1st–Feb 11th
Spring Festival
Chinese New Year officially begins on February 1st, 2022, and ends on February 11th.
4 Days
Feb 12th–15th
Lantern Festival
Preparations begin the 12th, and the Lantern Festival is held on February 15th.
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.
