When is Lunar New Year in 2026?

It depends on the country. In 2026 it falls on February 16, February 17, February 18, February 19, February 21 and February 22. The table above shows the date for each country.

Which countries celebrate Lunar New Year?

Lunar New Year is marked in 10 countries: Australia, Canada, Hong Kong SAR China, India, Philippines, South Korea, Suriname, Taiwan, United Kingdom and United States.

Is Lunar New Year a public holiday?

Yes, it's a public holiday in Hong Kong SAR China, South Korea, Suriname and Taiwan. Elsewhere it may be an observance or a regional holiday, so check the table for each country.

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When is Lunar New Year 2026?

Lunar New Year falls on different dates around the world in 2026. The first is Monday, February 16, 2026 and the last is Sunday, February 22, 2026, across 10 countries.

Lunar New Year Holiday is a national holiday in Taiwan

Also listed as Lunar New Year Holiday and Lunar New Year's Day.

See February 16 on the world map

Lunar New Year 2026 by country

Country	Date	Type
🇰🇷 South Korea설날	February 16Monday	Public holiday
🇦🇺 Australia	February 17Tuesday	Observance
🇨🇦 Canada	February 17Tuesday	Observance
🇭🇰 Hong Kong SAR China農曆年初一	February 17Tuesday	Public holiday
🇮🇳 India	February 17Tuesday	Observance
🇵🇭 PhilippinesLunar New Year's Day	February 17Tuesday	Holiday
🇰🇷 South Korea설날	February 17Tuesday	Public holiday
🇸🇷 Suriname	February 17Tuesday	Public holiday
🇹🇼 TaiwanLunar New Year's Day	February 17Tuesday	Public holiday
🇬🇧 United Kingdom	February 17Tuesday	Observance
🇺🇸 United States	February 17Tuesday	Observance
🇰🇷 South Korea설날	February 18Wednesday	Public holiday
🇹🇼 TaiwanLunar New Year Holiday	February 18Wednesday	Public holiday
🇹🇼 TaiwanLunar New Year Holiday	February 19Thursday	Public holiday
🇹🇼 TaiwanLunar New Year Holiday	February 21Saturday	Public holiday
🇹🇼 TaiwanLunar New Year Holiday	February 22Sunday	Public holiday

Questions about Lunar New Year

When is Lunar New Year in 2026?: It depends on the country. In 2026 it falls on February 16, February 17, February 18, February 19, February 21 and February 22. The table above shows the date for each country.
Which countries celebrate Lunar New Year?: Lunar New Year is marked in 10 countries: Australia, Canada, Hong Kong SAR China, India, Philippines, South Korea, Suriname, Taiwan, United Kingdom and United States.
Is Lunar New Year a public holiday?: Yes, it's a public holiday in Hong Kong SAR China, South Korea, Suriname and Taiwan. Elsewhere it may be an observance or a regional holiday, so check the table for each country.

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