Lunar New Year 2027 falls on Saturday, February 6, 2027, starting the Year of the Goat (Sheep). The date is the second new moon after the winter solstice, so it always falls between January 21 and February 20.
Upcoming Lunar New Year dates and zodiac animals
| Year | Date | Zodiac animal |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Saturday, February 6, 2027 | Goat (Sheep) |
| 2028 | Wednesday, January 26, 2028 | Monkey |
| 2029 | Tuesday, February 13, 2029 | Rooster |
| 2030 | Sunday, February 3, 2030 | Dog |
How the date is set
Lunar New Year starts on the first day of the first month in the Chinese lunisolar calendar, which is usually the second new moon after the winter solstice. It always falls between January 21 and February 20. The celebrations last 15 days and end with the Lantern Festival.
Traditions
- Reunion dinner on New Year's Eve, often with fish (for surplus) and dumplings (for wealth).
- Red envelopes (hongbao / lai see): gifts of money, usually from married adults to children and younger relatives.
- Cleaning before, not during: homes are swept before the new year so good luck isn't swept away on the day.
- Fireworks, lion and dragon dances to scare off bad luck.
- Chunyun: the travel rush around the holiday, one of the largest annual human migrations.
Who celebrates?
Lunar New Year is a major holiday in China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Macau, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia and South Korea (Seollal), and in Vietnam as TαΊΏt (with the Cat instead of the Rabbit in its zodiac). It is widely celebrated by communities worldwide.
How many days until Lunar New Year from other dates?
Counting from the start of each date to the start of Lunar New Year 2027 (Saturday, February 6, 2027):
| From | Date | Days until Lunar New Year |
|---|---|---|
| 1st of February | Monday, February 1, 2027 | 5 days |
| New Year | Friday, January 1, 2027 | 36 days (5 weeks, 1 day) |
| Christmas | Friday, December 25, 2026 | 43 days (6 weeks, 1 day) |
| Christmas Eve | Thursday, December 24, 2026 | 44 days (6 weeks, 2 days) |
| First Day of Winter | Monday, December 21, 2026 | 47 days (6 weeks, 5 days) |
| Hanukkah | Friday, December 4, 2026 | 64 days (9 weeks, 1 day) |
| Cyber Monday | Monday, November 30, 2026 | 68 days (9 weeks, 5 days) |
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Lunar New Year quick facts
- Lunar New Year always falls between January 21 and February 20.
- Celebrations last 15 days and end with the Lantern Festival.
- Vietnam's zodiac has the Cat where the Chinese zodiac has the Rabbit.
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Frequently asked questions
When is Chinese New Year 2027?
Lunar (Chinese) New Year 2027 is on Saturday, February 6, 2027.
What animal year is 2027?
2027 is the Year of the Goat (Sheep) in the Chinese zodiac, starting on Lunar New Year.
Why does Chinese New Year change every year?
It follows the Chinese lunisolar calendar, starting on a new moon, so its Gregorian date shifts between late January and mid-February.
How long does Lunar New Year last?
Traditionally 15 days, ending with the Lantern Festival.
How long until Lunar New Year 2027?
Lunar New Year 2027 is on Saturday, February 6, 2027. The live countdown at the top of this page shows exactly how much time is left in days, hours, minutes and seconds, updated every second in your local time zone.
What day of the week is Lunar New Year 2027?
Lunar New Year 2027 falls on a Saturday (Saturday, February 6, 2027).
How many weeks until Lunar New Year?
The chip under the countdown shows the weeks and extra days left until Lunar New Year. The number updates automatically each day, so it's always current.
When is Lunar New Year 2028?
After 2027, the next Lunar New Year is on Wednesday, January 26, 2028. See the table on this page for more upcoming dates.
Does this Lunar New Year countdown use my time zone?
Yes. The countdown runs to 12:00 AM on Lunar New Year in the time zone set on your phone or computer, so the numbers are right wherever you are.
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