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Chinese New Year
Next observed on Saturday, 6 February 2027.
When is Chinese New Year in 2027?
Saturday, 6 February 2027
Counting down to Chinese New Year
What Chinese New Year marks

Chinese New Year, also known as the Spring Festival, marks the beginning of a new year on the traditional lunisolar Chinese calendar. It is one of the most important holidays in Chinese culture. Marking the end of winter and the beginning of spring, this festival takes place from Chinese New Year's Eve to the Lantern Festival, held on the 15th day of the year. The first day of the Chinese New Year falls on the new moon that appears between 21 January and 20 February.
Background summarised from Wikipedia — Traditional Chinese holiday, available under CC BY-SA.
Chinese New Year dates: 2027–2031
| Year | Date | Day | Full calendar |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Saturday | China 2027 | |
| 2028 | Wednesday | China 2028 | |
| 2029 | Tuesday | China 2029 | |
| 2030 | Sunday | China 2030 | |
| 2031 | Thursday | China 2031 |
Frequently asked
When is Chinese New Year in 2027?
Chinese New Year falls on Saturday, 6 February 2027 in China.
What day of the week is Chinese New Year 2027?
Chinese New Year 2027 falls on a Saturday, 6 February 2027.
When is Chinese New Year in 2028?
Chinese New Year falls on Wednesday, 26 January 2028.
Where is Chinese New Year observed?
Observed nationally in China.
What does Chinese New Year celebrate?
Traditional Chinese holiday. Chinese New Year, also known as the Spring Festival, marks the beginning of a new year on the traditional lunisolar Chinese calendar. It is one of the most important holidays in Chinese culture. Marking the end of winter and the beginning of spring, this festival takes place from Chinese New Year's Eve to the Lantern Festival, held on the 15th day of the year. The first day of the Chinese New Year falls on the new moon that appears between 21 January and 20 February.