Lunar New Year (Chinese New Year)
Lunar New Year, also called Chinese New Year or Spring Festival, falls between late January and mid-February.
- UK
- USA
- Ireland (not marked)
- Canada
- Australia
- New Zealand
- International
OrganiserHong Kong Observatory (calendar)
ListingAdded by us from official sources
Last checked19 October 2026
First heldNot known
About the day
Lunar New Year is the most important festival in China and is also celebrated in Korea, Vietnam and across East and South-East Asian communities. It is marked with family reunion meals, red envelopes of money and lion dances,, with large public celebrations in London's Chinatown and other UK cities. Celebrations traditionally run for 15 days, ending with the Lantern Festival. Dates follow the Chinese lunar calendar as published by the Hong Kong Observatory.
Dates for the next three years
| Year | Date | Where | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Saturday 6 February 2027 | UK, USA, International, Canada, Australia, New Zealand | Confirmed by the organiser |
| 2028 | Wednesday 26 January 2028 | UK, USA, International, Canada, Australia, New Zealand | Confirmed by the organiser |
Where this information comes from
- Hong Kong Observatory: Gregorian-lunar calendar 2026
- Hong Kong Observatory: Gregorian-lunar calendar 2027
- Hong Kong Observatory: Gregorian-lunar calendar 2028
Spotted a mistake? If you run this day, claim it to correct it.