The current year in China according to the Gregorian calendar is 2025, as it is May 8, 2025 today in China. In terms of the traditional Chinese lunisolar calendar, 2025 is the Year of the Snake. This zodiac year began on January 29, 2025, and will last until the Chinese New Year of 2026, which falls on February 16, 2026
. While the Gregorian calendar is used for civil purposes in China, the traditional Chinese calendar remains culturally significant, especially for festivals and zodiac signs. The Chinese calendar operates on a 60-year cycle combining celestial stems and earthly branches, but for general reference, the zodiac animal year is commonly cited
