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Chinese New Year Holiday
Next observed on Sunday, 7 February 2027.
When is Chinese New Year Holiday in 2027?
Sunday, 7 February 2027
Regional holiday
Counting down to Chinese New Year Holiday
What Chinese New Year Holiday 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 Holiday dates: 2027–2031
| Year | Date | Day | Full calendar |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Sunday | Malaysia 2027 | |
| 2028 | Thursday | Malaysia 2028 | |
| 2029 | Wednesday | Malaysia 2029 | |
| 2030 | Monday | Malaysia 2030 | |
| 2031 | Friday | Malaysia 2031 |
Frequently asked
When is Chinese New Year Holiday in 2027?
Chinese New Year Holiday falls on Sunday, 7 February 2027 in Malaysia.
What day of the week is Chinese New Year Holiday 2027?
Chinese New Year Holiday 2027 falls on a Sunday, 7 February 2027.
When is Chinese New Year Holiday in 2028?
Chinese New Year Holiday falls on Thursday, 27 January 2028.
Where is Chinese New Year Holiday observed?
Observed nationally in Malaysia.
What does Chinese New Year Holiday 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.