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Lunar New Year 2027: Saturday, February 6, 2027

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Chinese New Year — also called the Spring Festival or Lunar New Year — begins on Saturday, February 6, 2027. The festival follows the Chinese lunisolar calendar: New Year's Day falls on a new moon, usually the second one after the winter solstice, so the date moves every year between January 21 and February 20.

Celebrations traditionally last 15 days and end with the Lantern Festival. The reunion dinner on New Year's Eve, red decorations, firecrackers and red envelopes with money for children are central traditions. Each year is linked to one of the twelve animals of the Chinese zodiac.

Good to know

  • New Year's Day: Saturday, February 6, 2027 — 106 days left.
  • New Year's Eve: Friday, February 5, 2027, the night of the reunion dinner.
  • Lantern Festival: The 15th day of the first lunar month closes the celebrations.
  • Range: Always between January 21 and February 20.
  • Zodiac: Find the animal for any birth date with the zodiac sign calculator.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is Chinese New Year 2027?

Saturday, February 6, 2027. 106 days left.

Why does the date of Chinese New Year change?

It follows the Chinese lunisolar calendar and starts on a new moon, usually the second after the winter solstice, so it falls on a different Gregorian date each year.

How long does Chinese New Year last?

Traditionally 15 days, ending with the Lantern Festival. The official public holiday in mainland China is shorter, about a week.

Is Lunar New Year only celebrated in China?

No. It is also a major holiday in Taiwan, Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia, South Korea (Seollal) and Vietnam (Tết), and is celebrated by communities worldwide.

Which zodiac animal is it?

The animal changes every Chinese New Year in a 12-year cycle: Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog and Pig.

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