Lunar New Year, also called Chinese New Year or the Spring Festival, begins on the new moon that starts the first lunar month, between January 21 and February 20. Each year belongs to one of twelve zodiac animals.
Lunar New Year 2025 falls on Wednesday, January 29.
Is Lunar New Year a federal holiday?
No. Lunar New Year is not a federal holiday in the US, so government offices, banks and schools follow their normal schedule unless they choose otherwise.
When is Lunar New Year 2026?
Lunar New Year 2026 falls on Tuesday, February 17.
Why does the date of Lunar New Year change each year?
It follows the Chinese lunisolar calendar: the first new moon of the first lunar month falls between January 21 and February 20.