When is Chinese New Year in 2026?

It depends on the country. In 2026 it falls on February 16, February 17 and February 18. The table above shows the date for each country.

Which countries celebrate Chinese New Year?

Chinese New Year is marked in 8 countries: China, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar (Burma), Philippines, Singapore, Suriname and Thailand.

Is Chinese New Year a public holiday?

Yes, it's a public holiday in China, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar (Burma), Philippines, Singapore and Suriname. Elsewhere it may be an observance or a regional holiday, so check the table for each country.

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When is Chinese New Year 2026?

Chinese New Year falls on different dates around the world in 2026. The first is Monday, February 16, 2026 and the last is Wednesday, February 18, 2026, across 8 countries.

Lunar New Year is the first day of the Chinese calendar, which is a lunisolar calendar mainly used for traditional celebrations.

Also listed as Chinese New Year's Day, Chinese New Year Holiday, Chinese New Year Joint Holiday and Chinese New Year (Spring Festival).

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Chinese New Year 2026 by country

Country	Date	Type
🇮🇩 IndonesiaChinese New Year Joint Holiday	February 16Monday	Holiday
🇲🇲 Myanmar (Burma)	February 16Monday	Public holiday
🇨🇳 ChinaChinese New Year (Spring Festival)春节	February 17Tuesday	Public holiday
🇮🇩 IndonesiaChinese New Year's Day	February 17Tuesday	Public holiday
🇲🇾 MalaysiaChinese New Year's Day	February 17Tuesday	Public holiday
🇲🇲 Myanmar (Burma)Chinese New Year Holiday	February 17Tuesday	Public holiday
🇵🇭 Philippines	February 17Tuesday	Public holiday
🇸🇬 Singapore	February 17Tuesday	Public holiday
🇸🇷 Suriname	February 17Tuesday	Public holiday
🇹🇭 ThailandChinese New Year's Day	February 17Tuesday	Observance
🇲🇾 MalaysiaChinese New Year Holiday	February 18Wednesday	Regional holiday
🇸🇬 Singapore	February 18Wednesday	Public holiday

Questions about Chinese New Year

When is Chinese New Year in 2026?: It depends on the country. In 2026 it falls on February 16, February 17 and February 18. The table above shows the date for each country.
Which countries celebrate Chinese New Year?: Chinese New Year is marked in 8 countries: China, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar (Burma), Philippines, Singapore, Suriname and Thailand.
Is Chinese New Year a public holiday?: Yes, it's a public holiday in China, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar (Burma), Philippines, Singapore and Suriname. Elsewhere it may be an observance or a regional holiday, so check the table for each country.

Other holidays around the same time

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Ramadan Start February 18
Republic Day January 1
Armed Forces Day January 20
Carnival February 16
Ash Wednesday February 18
Revolution Day January 3
Family Day February 16
Youth Day February 11
Lunar New Year February 16
Statehood Day February 16
Carnival / Shrove Tuesday / Pancake Day February 17