Lunar New Year or Chinese New Year 2026: Date, traditions, zodiac animal and celebrations
Lunar New Year 2026 begins on Tuesday (February 17, 2026) marking the start of the Year of the Horse in the Chinese zodiac. Also known as Chinese New Year or the Spring Festival, the celebration runs for 15–16 days and concludes with the Lantern Festival in early March. Celebrated by hundreds of millions worldwide, the…