# When is Lunar New Year 2027?

> Lunar New Year 2027 is on February 6, 2027, a Saturday. Also known as Chinese New Year or the Spring Festival, it is the biggest holiday of the year for many people in East and Southeast Asia.

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## Why does the date change?

The holiday follows a lunisolar calendar and begins with a new moon, so it always lands between late January and mid-February. Countries can occasionally differ by a day, because the new moon is calculated for their own time zone.

## Which animal is it?

Each year belongs to one of 12 animals in a repeating cycle. The year starting in February 2027 is the Year of the Goat, which is also translated as Sheep or Ram, and 2028 is the Year of the Monkey.

## How is it celebrated?

- Families travel home for a reunion dinner on New Year’s Eve.
- Homes are cleaned before the holiday to sweep out bad luck.
- Elders give children money in red envelopes.
- Streets fill with lion dances, red decorations and fireworks.

Celebrations last about two weeks and end with the Lantern Festival. In 2024, UNESCO added the Spring Festival to its list of intangible cultural heritage.

## Not only in China

Vietnam marks the same period as Tết and Korea as Seollal, each with its own food and customs. That is why many people prefer the name Lunar New Year.

## Dates

- February 17, 2026 (Tuesday)
- February 6, 2027 (Saturday)
- January 26, 2028 (Wednesday)

## FAQ

### Is Lunar New Year the same as Chinese New Year?

Chinese New Year is the Chinese celebration of Lunar New Year. Other cultures, such as Vietnam and Korea, celebrate the same date under their own names.

### How long does Lunar New Year last?

Traditionally about 15 days, ending with the Lantern Festival.