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Chinese New Year
Saturday, February 6, 2027
Chinese New Year (Lunar New Year) marks the beginning of the new year on the traditional Chinese lunisolar calendar, celebrated with family reunions, feasts, and red decorations.
When is Chinese New Year?
Chinese New Year is on Saturday, February 6, 2027. Chinese New Year (Lunar New Year) marks the beginning of the new year on the traditional Chinese lunisolar calendar, celebrated with family reunions, feasts, and red decorations.
Chinese New Year, also known as Lunar New Year or Spring Festival, is the most important traditional holiday in Chinese culture. The date shifts each year, typically falling between January 21 and February 20, based on the lunisolar calendar.
Celebrations span 15 days, beginning on New Year's Eve with a reunion dinner — the most important meal of the year for Chinese families. Homes are decorated in red and gold for luck and prosperity, and red envelopes (hongbao) containing money are exchanged.
Each year is associated with one of 12 zodiac animals, creating a 12-year cycle. Traditional activities include lion and dragon dances, firecrackers, lantern festivals, and temple fairs. Symbolic foods like dumplings, fish, and sticky rice cakes are prepared for good fortune.
Chinese New Year is celebrated by Chinese communities worldwide and has become an increasingly global celebration. Major cities from San Francisco to London host parades and festivals, making it a vibrant, colorful occasion enjoyed by people of all backgrounds.