When Is Chinese New Year 2026 — And What Animal Year Is It?

Chinese New Year — also known as Lunar New Year or Spring Festival — begins on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026, and marks the start of the Year of the Fire Horse.
USA Today

When is the Chinese New Year? In 2026, it's the Year of the Horse.

The Times Square ball drop and elaborate firework celebrations across the world may have ushered in the New Year of 2026 but the Year of the Horse on the Chinese calendar is yet to begin. The Chinese ...
Forbes

Here’s The Date For Chinese New Year 2026 — And What Animal You Are

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 ...