when is chinese new year 2026

The Chinese New Year in 2026 is on Tuesday, February 17th. This marks the first day of the lunar new year, also known as the Lunar New Year or Spring Festival. The 2026 Chinese New Year is the Year of the Horse according to the Chinese zodiac. The holiday typically lasts 16 days, from New Year's Eve to the Lantern Festival on the 15th day of the new lunar year.