Chinese New Year 2026: Celebrations, Traditions, and Everything You Need to Know Chinese New Year, also known as the Spring Festival, is one of the most significant celebrations in Chinese culture.

Lunar New Year 2026, also known as Chinese New Year, begins on Tuesday, Feb. 17. The date for Lunar New Year changes annually as it is based on the phases of the moon. The year 2026 is designated as ...

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Lunar New Year, often called the Spring Festival or Chinese New Year, is the most important holiday in China and many other Asian communities. More than a dozen countries celebrate new year at this ...

The Lunar New Year is celebrated in many Asian countries, including China, Vietnam and Korea. While often used interchangeably, "Lunar New Year" is a broader term than the culturally specific "Chinese ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. An award-winning reporter writing about stargazing and the night sky. A quarter of the world’s 8.2 billion people will celebrate ...

In 2026, the holidays of Fat Tuesday and Lunar New Year both fall on Tuesday, Feb. 17. Fat Tuesday, also known as Mardi Gras, is a day of indulgence before the Christian season of Lent. Lunar New Year ...

February is filled with celebrations from start to finish – Valentine’s Day, Black History Month, Mardi Gras. And in case you didn’t know, it's also Lunar New Year, which starts on Feb. 17. If you ...

Millions around the world celebrate Lunar New Year today, a holiday marking the cultural and an astronomical start of a new year. Lunar New Year can fall as early as January 21 (like it did in 1966) ...

Close-up shot of female hand holding a smartphone, photographing Chinese lantern hanging on the street during Chinese New Year. Traditional Chinese culture concepts. Close-up shot of female hand ...