Chinese New Year 2027 is on Saturday, February 6, 2027, the start of the Year of the Goat.
Days and sleeps left
Chinese New Year dates
Year
New Year’s Day
Weekday
Zodiac animal
Lantern Festival
2026
February 17
Tuesday
Horse
March 3
2027
February 6
Saturday
Goat (Sheep)
February 20
2028
January 26
Wednesday
Monkey
February 9
2029
February 13
Tuesday
Rooster
February 27
2030
February 3
Sunday
Dog
February 17
2031
January 23
Thursday
Pig
February 6
How the date works
Chinese New Year, also called Lunar New Year or Spring Festival, starts on the second new moon after the winter solstice. That puts it between January 21 and February 20 on the Gregorian calendar.
The festival lasts 15 days. It ends with the Lantern Festival on the 15th day, which is 14 days after New Year’s Day.
Each year is linked to one of 12 zodiac animals in a repeating cycle. The animal changes on Chinese New Year, not on January 1, so someone born in January or early February may belong to the previous animal.
Many countries with large Chinese communities, such as China, Singapore, Malaysia, Taiwan and South Korea (Seollal), give several days off. Public holiday rules differ by country.
FAQ
When is Chinese New Year in 2027?
Saturday, February 6, 2027. It begins the Year of the Goat (Sheep).
When was Chinese New Year in 2026?
Tuesday, February 17, 2026, the start of the Year of the Horse.
When is Chinese New Year in 2028?
Wednesday, January 26, 2028, the start of the Year of the Monkey.
Why does the date change every year?
It follows the lunar calendar. New Year’s Day is the second new moon after the winter solstice, so it moves within a window of about 30 days.
How long does Chinese New Year last?
The celebration runs for 15 days, ending with the Lantern Festival.